Motor Vehicle Operator

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Operates gasoline or diesel-powered vehicles with gross vehicle weights of 22,000 pounds or more. These vehicles may include cargo vans, stake trucks and 29 passenger buses. Such vehicles are equipped with driving controls as gear shift lever, brake pedal, accelerator, manual or automatic transmission, and may be equipped with air brakes. Operates vehicles over roads and streets through all kinds of traffic depending upon the type of vehicle operated and the purpose for which it is operated. Maintains awareness of all legal requirements for the vehicle always operated and maintains legal driving requirements. Ensures that the proper preventative maintenance, e.g. oil change, tire pressure, lights, fuel, etc. are properly maintained in accordance with vehicle requirement, via the site Automotive Hobby Shop or assigned mechanic. Ensuring that any/all maintenance issues, broken accessories or equipment (headlights, taillights, tires, brakes, etc.) are reported/repaired immediately. For passenger vehicles: Drives vehicle over pre-determined routes, arriving and departing at scheduled times. Operates doors to allow passengers to enter and leave the bus and help the passengers in other courteous ways when necessary. Ensures good order and discipline is always maintained, and passengers adhere to all safety requirements including seat belts, weight distribution, proper stowing gear, and ensuring passengers do not move about the vehicle, do not extend body parts outside open windows, or litter, when the vehicle is in motion. Ensure that the passenger bus/van is checked prior to departure for gasoline, oil, tires at appropriate pressure, etc. Responsible for the complete cleaning, inside and out, of the passenger bus after each trip. For cargo vehicles: Loads and unloads the vehicle by hand or using equipment, sometimes requiring help from other workers. Ensures that the vehicle is not overloaded and that the cargo is protected from weather and secured to prevent falling off the vehicle. Ensures cargo is present and accounted for, at loading and unloading. Always protects the security of the cargo.