Transit Bus Driver Operator

City of Delano•Delano, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under direction, operates a transit system vehicle, van, or mini-bus in the transportation of passengers over designated routes according to a time schedule, or on passenger-initiated routes, obeying all driving and vehicular safety rules and regulations. Provides necessary assistance, information and interaction with passengers to assure their effective and safe use of the City’s transportation program.

Requirements

Possess a valid Class B Commercial California Driver License, with Passenger Endorsement
Verified Transit Training Certificate or acquire such certificate within three (3) months of employment or appointment
General Public Para-Transit Rating Certificate (DMV) or acquire such licenses and certificates within six (6) months of employment or appointment to the classification.
Maintain a valid DL-51A biannual medical certificate.
Five (5) years to Seven (7) years of driving experience under a Class C California Driver License.
Maintain a valid California Driver License with an overall driving record acceptable to the City.
Pass a comprehensive background, pre-employment medical and physical examination, and any subsequent examination that may be required.
Comply with the City’s Substance Abuse and Procedures Policy for Safety Sensitive Employees.
Safely and effectively drive a car/bus/van/minibus.
Maintain sound client/customer relationship to foster satisfaction with the service.
Communicate in oral and written English.
Maintain order among passengers.
Work cooperatively with others.
Recognize malfunctions in equipment and take appropriate action.
Learn designated bus routes and related stops and traffic hazards.
Read, understand, and apply division procedures, practices, and regulations.
Interface with the public under a variety of circumstances.
D.M.V. printout (Not older than 3 months)
Class B Driver's License/Passenger Endorsement
Valid DL-51A Medical Certificate

Nice To Haves

One (1) to Two (2) years of driving experience under a Class B California Driver License, preferred.

Responsibilities

Drives a car, bus, van, or minibus in transporting passengers over designated routes or on open routes.
Provides safe passage and protection of passengers during their period of travel.
Drives transit system vehicles over a designated route in accordance with time schedules and City rules and regulations.
Drives transit system vehicles on Dial-A-Ride, picking up passengers at a time and place requested and taking them to various locations within the City’s metropolitan area.
Serves a variety of special-need repeat clients (e.g. Special Education Students, Senior Citizen, DADD participants, etc.) requiring contact and coordination with care-givers and parents.
Assists with the loading and unloading of wheelchair passengers with wheelchair lifts.
Assists blind and handicapped passengers.
Operates wheelchair lift and chair lock-down.
Assures that passengers are using the correct bus.
Ensures safe passage of all passengers.
Ensures payment of correct fares by passengers.
Dispenses transfers to riders as necessary.
Counts passengers, account for and turn in collected fares on a daily basis.
Answers passenger questions, maintains order on vehicles and exercises authority and judgment in the maintenance of order and passenger safety.
Operates a two-way radio to maintain contact with base station dispatcher.
Maintains records and logs and prepare reports.
Completes accident, incident, and injury reports.
Makes daily and periodic checks of vehicles to maintain safe operating conditions.
Performs basic operational maintenance.
Advises supervisor and mechanic of necessary repairs.
Cleans the interior and washes the exterior of the vehicle daily.
Uses cleaning chemicals and solutions to wash and clean vehicle.
Follows City policies regarding schedules, uniforms, and public relations.
Enforces City rules and regulations pertaining to use and operation of City vehicles.
Reports safety hazards and other incidents and accidents observed in the course of assigned route and Dial-A-Ride operations.
Identifies locations and describes circumstances.
Reports incidents which affect the safety of the public to the supervisor.
Enters and retrieves data and prepares reports following established formats.
Performs a variety of other duties as assigned.