Campus Bus Operator (KSU Students Only)

Bus OperatorPARTA hires and trains Kent State University students to work as bus operators to drive routes and transport passengers on and around campus. Applicants must successfully complete a training program and obtain a Class B Commercial Driver's License with passenger endorsement.Duties include safely operating vehicles over assigned routes, maintaining an on-time schedule, picking up and dropping off passengers at designated stops, verifying valid passes and student ID cards, collecting fares when required, counting and recording all passengers boarding and providing system information while following a predetermined route, transmitting information over a two-way radio, maintaining logs, entering data into a computer, assisting people with disabilities and adhering to PARTA policies and traffic laws. Performs work safely; follows safety work rules, guidelines and procedures and exercises maximum care and good judgement to prevent injury and accidents from occurring.Requirements:At least 18 years oldMaintain KSU student statusUndergraduate: Carry 6 Credit HoursGraduate: Carry 4 Credit HoursNo more than 2 points on State of Ohio driver licenseOne year verifiable driving experienceNo disqualifying criminal convictionsAbility to meet physical demands as described successfully, complete training program and all pre-employment screening procedures, including background and reference check, post-offer DOT medical examination and urine drug screen, and obtain Class B CDL with passenger endorsementUpon completion of training program, will work minimum of 12 hours per week and be subject to random drug and alcohol testingPHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands as described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.In accordance with the U.S Department of Labor Physical Demands Strength Rating, this is considered Medium Work-exerting 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10-25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.Enter and exit bus using all entrances, including emergency doorClimb into driver's seat and fasten seat beltMover from driver seat over "doghouse" area of busWalk through bus center aisleOpen and close passenger entrance door using right armOpen driver side window using left armOpen and close hatch at bus roof and overhead compartmentsWhile sitting with back against backrest of driver's seat, must be able to place entire bottom of feet on pedalsWhile sitting with back against backrest of driver's seat, touch palms of hands on steering wheelWhile sitting with back against backrest of driver's seat, maintain 2" clearance between steering wheel and bodyWhile sitting with back against backrest of driver's seat, see over bus dashboardWalk passengers from pick-up location/door to busCarry, lift, move items such as packages, grocery bags or oxygen tankAssist passengers on and off the busPush or pull wheelchair up and down ramp with inclineOperate wheelchair lift mechanicallyOperate wheelchair lift manuallyStrap down and unstrap two wheelchairs side by side in rear of busCall out all stopsAnswer questions and provide information to passengers, dispatchers, supervisors and coworkersComplete paperwork in legible and timely mannerPerform pre-trip inspection; record and report information, damage and equipment conditionComplete incident report after injury, collision or other incidentPARTA does not discriminate in provision of services or employment because of handicap/disability, race, color, creed, national origin, sex or age.