Bus Operator

Responsible for operating buses in a safe and efficient manner. Transport people by bus throughout the following counties: Butts, Lamar, Pike, Spalding, and Upson Counties. In some cases, drivers will operate in Meriwether or Carroll Counties. Responsible for the safety and well-being of themselves, their passengers, and other people and pedestrians on the road.

Summary of Duties:

• Follow a planned manifest, making scheduled stops to pick up or drop off passengers
• Responsible for collecting fares from passengers during stops
• Assist passengers on and off the bus when help is needed
• Communicate with the call center to provide updates, report emergencies, traffic patterns, or accidents/incidents
• Visually inspect the bus before beginning the day’s assigned route
• Report any mechanical issues with the bus, such as brakes, steering, or other issues
• Prepare an observational report when the shift is finished
• Deliver fares to a designated supervisor, and perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to operate a transit bus safely, regardless of weather conditions (CDL is not required)
• General knowledge of motor vehicle laws
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• General knowledge of vehicle maintenance
• Ability to recognize mechanical problems and take appropriate action
• Excellent time management skills
• Above average oral and written communication
• Must not be easily distracted or become easily frustrated with mechanical issues, passenger behaviors, traffic, or dispatch requests resulting in delays and scheduling changes

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Must be 21 years of age
• Must have a valid driver's license with few if any points
• Ability to pass a Background Check

Physical Requirements:

• Must pass a DOT drug and alcohol screening as well as DOT Physical
• Prolonged periods of operating the bus
• Must be able to assist passengers when needed