Bus Operator

Job Description Qualifications: Operator shall be current with all Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, equipment registrations & inspections for carrying passengers. Have a valid CDL with P (Passenger) Endorsement. Have a driving record with no more than one safety violation or at-fault accident in the past twelve (12) months, no more than two (2) moving violations in the past (3) three years, and no more than three (3) points currently. Drivers shall have no DUI(s) or DWI(s) in the past five (5) years. Operator shall be registered with Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority. Operator personnel shall be able to successfully clear a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI). Operator shall provide appropriately qualified vehicle operators that can satisfy a local records background check by not having any standing felony convictions or pending legal actions that could result in a felony conviction. Minimum three (3) years’ prior experience driving a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV). Must have a negative result on pre-employment and periodic drug screenings. Must have a valid DOT Medical Examination card. Must be 21 years of age. Job Duties: Meet all state and federal licensing requirements including medical certifications and drug/alcohol testing, for the type and class of vehicle operated. Maintain a neat, clean, and professional appearance in both dress and personal hygiene considered appropriate for a 'business casual' work environment. Obey all applicable traffic laws in performance of requirements. Exude a continuously polite, professional demeanor with respect to passenger and Government representative interaction. Assist handicapped passengers to include loading, securing and offloading wheelchairs. Ensure vehicles under their care are clean and maintained in safe working order, operated in a safe manner at all times, inspected for mechanical defects and other potential safety or security hazards, and are not left unsecured when unattended. Not utilize cell phones while the vehicle is in motion without a hands-free device. Check all passengers for proper identification before allowing passengers to board the vehicle. Identification requirements will be provided by the COR upon award and or for each trip. Operators shall undergo a daily inspection, prior to service, to ensure vehicles have not been tampered with. These inspections will be conducted in accordance with Diplomatic Security (DS) Standards. Furthermore, drivers will conduct subsequent inspections if the vehicle is left unattended or is out of the driver’s view at any time during normally schedule operation. Operator shall maintain daily records for a period of one year including physical security inspection records. Inspect the vehicle prior to service to make sure it has not been tampered with and always inspect when vehicle has been left unattended for an extended length of time. Operators shall record the number of passengers transported by stop on each trip. Operators may listen to the radio and kept low, suggested radio stations could include: classical, jazz, "easy listening", sports and news stations. Short breaks should be accomplished within the established schedule at a location the vehicle(s) are under the visual control of Contractor personnel. Any scheduled maintenance services shall be performed so as not to conflict with the operation of the shuttle timetable. Refueling shall also be accomplished in a way not to delay any scheduled pick-up times or drop-off. Compensation: Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $19.53 per hour plus health and welfare $4.54 provided for Medical insurance, Health insurance and Vision insurance, in addition to two weeks vacation after one year; three weeks vacation after five years and four weeks vacation after 15 years. #J-18808-Ljbffr