Bus Operator - Trainee

Position Overview:

Bus Operators utilize safe driving techniques and defensive driving skills while transporting passengers to various locations, following a predetermined route. Providing professional customer service to the public, obeying local, state, and federal transit regulations as well as obeying all vehicle and traffic laws.

General Duties/Responsibilities:

• Responsible for transporting passengers safely following predetermined routes and detours.
• Ensures proper pick up and drop off passengers at designated bus stops.
• Adheres to all local, state, and federal rules and regulations.
• Responsible for the utilization of safe driving always to reduce and eliminate accidents.
• Responsible for informing the Company in regarding on the road occurrences within a timely manner.
• Responsible for proper documentation of faulty equipment during the utilization of assigned vehicle.

Position Qualifications:

• Required a minimum High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Must have and maintain an excellent Commercial Driver License class A or B with passenger and airbrake endorsements and 19A compliance.
• Must have 5 years of driving experience.
• Must be able to pass a DOT physical examination.
• Must be able to safely operate a bus in all weather conditions, including snow, rain, sleet and wind.
• Must be able to successfully complete the Bus Operator Training Program.
• Must be able to work any scheduled hours such as split shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.

Physical and Sensory Requirements:

• Ability to climb stairs, reaches above shoulder level, walk extended distance, stand, kneel, sit in a sedentary position for an undefined amount of time.
• Ability to safely secure a wheelchair.
• Ability to work in an environment with dust, fumes, exhaust, various noise levels, various temperatures, indoor and outdoor weather conditions for an undefined amount of time.
• Ability to comprehend, read, write, and converse in English.
• Ability to bend, lift, push and pull, up to 30 lbs. without assistance.
• Ability to travel 90% of scheduled time.
• Ability to use all bus operating equipment.

Please note the above statements are intended to summarize the general nature of activities, duties or responsibilities performed. They are not intended to be inclusive or binding of all activities, duties, or responsibilities, as these may change at any time with or without notice.

Liberty Lines Transit, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, alienage or citizenship status, marital or partnership status, military or veteran status, sexual and reproductive health decisions, sexual orientation, prior record of arrest or conviction, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense, or stalking, gender identity, and unemployment status in accordance with federal law. In addition, Liberty Lines complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every jurisdiction in which it maintains facilities. Liberty Lines also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws.

Compensation details: 22-42.36 Hourly Wage

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