Transit Driver (Bisbee and/or Douglas Route)

Public Transportation Operator

This position provides reliable, safe, and consistent public transportation service. Responsible for operating buses in a manner that ensures employee and public safety, route and facility efficiency, and customer service excellence. Works a variety of hours and days of the week including Saturdays, Sundays, holidays and split shifts.

Essential functions include:

• Drive and operate buses safely and efficiently in accordance with local laws and ordinances, and other standards and guidelines for drivers.
• Drive buses within designated routes and stops while maintaining a set schedule.
• Perform daily vehicle checks (pre and post trip inspections) to ensure equipment safety.
• Observe, document, and report vehicle safety or other safety issues to appropriate individuals, (supervisor, mechanics, etc.).
• Maintain interior and exterior cleanliness of buses.
• Coordinate with the mechanics and supervisor to determine the safety and serviceability of the vehicle.
• Coordinate with Transit Dispatch for route deviations and instructions. Comply with FTA Substance Abuse Policy and other personnel practices.
• Maintains required certifications and licenses and immediately notifies management of any incident that could influence license status and ability to meet license requirements.
• Greet and assist citizens and customers in a manner consistent with excellent customer service standards.
• Assists customers on and off of the transit vehicles.
• Secure wheelchairs and mobility devices.
• Collects fares and passenger passes or transfers.
• Works in a safe manner and reports unsafe activity and conditions. Follows City-wide safety policy and practices and adheres to responsibilities concerning safety prevention, reporting and monitoring as outlined in the City's Safety Handbook.
• Maintains the integrity, professionalism, values, and goals of the City by assuring that all policies, rules and regulations are followed and that accountability and public trust are preserved.
• Supports the relationship between the City and the constituent population by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with residents, visitors and City staff; enthusiastically promotes the City's goals and priorities in compliance with all policies and procedures.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required.