NEOGOV · 4 months ago
Part time City Bus Operator
Athens, GA
Full-time, Part-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$19.95/hr - $19.95/hr
1+ years expNEOGOV is part of the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County and is seeking a Part time City Bus Operator. The role involves operating a mainline bus or specialized van, ensuring passenger safety and providing excellent customer service while adhering to safety regulations and schedules.
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Responsibilities
Operates all Transit Department vehicles including a mainline bus safely along an assigned route to meet scheduled time points or a specialized van to transport paratransit/demand response passengers
Ensures all state, federal, and local safety regulations and operating procedures are followed
Provides information to the general public regarding routes, established stops, schedules and services, etc
Conducts a pre- and post-trip safety inspection of the vehicle, i.e.; checks the brakes, tires, lights, and wipers, and wheelchair lift (if one is on the vehicle)
Conducts a walk-around inspection for body damage; reports equipment defects and problems to dispatch
Announces stops (e.g., libraries, hospitals, etc.), as required by ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) if applicable
Assists in the training of new vehicle operators
Maintains contact with dispatcher, supervisors, and other drivers by two-way radio; reports detours, incidents, accidents, etc., immediately per established procedures
Maintains a clean and neat appearance at all times; treats all passengers with courtesy
Completes all required paperwork and reports (e.g., pre-trip and post-trip maintenance forms, etc.)
Changes destination signs as required
Assists with ridership surveys over the radio
Operates wheelchair lift and secures wheelchair passengers as required
Assists the Transit Supervisor with opening and closing Transit facilities as needed
Operates buses for charter and special services as needed
Prepares reports, trip sheets, etc., when required
Records time and mileage for each passenger trip
Cross-trains and operates various Transit Department Vehicles including, but not limited to, specialized vans and mainline buses
Performs other related duties as required
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent required
Must possess a valid driver's license
Must possess a CDL permit prior to date of hire and be able to obtain a full valid Georgia Commercial Driver's License with passenger endorsement within 6 weeks of the date of hire
Regular and predictable attendance is required
Must work cooperatively with others
Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including mainline buses and specialized vans, wheelchair lifts, electronic fareboxes, electronic destination signs, and safety and warning equipment
Must successfully pass a DOT physical examination for this type of work
Preferred
One year of experience in the operation of a mainline bus and/or specialized van preferred
Experience working with the elderly or disabled is also preferred
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
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