BUS OPERATOR - 0526
About the role
The City of Greenville is offering a Sign-On Bonus for Bus Operators: $500 with first paycheck and 2% of gross earnings during the first year of employment at first anniversary.
Responsibilities
Operate transit bus/cutaway bus in a safe, proficient manner by applying brakes, starting and stopping engine. Comply with all City, county, state, and federal traffic rules regulations, laws and procedures for the safe operation of a transit bus.
Assist persons with disabilities onto and off the wheelchair lift, operate lift/ramp, and secure wheelchairs as required. Adhere to the Greenlink Operations Handbook. Ensure Automatic Vehicle Locating (AVL) system is logged in. Ensure driver area is clean at the end of each shift. Evacuate passengers in need during emergency situations. Assist in the training of new drivers as assigned.
Actively participate in the reporting of safety issues and concerns that are observed during the course of essential job functions.
Provide information in a courteous manner to passengers regarding routes, schedules, transfers, and fares. Make public address announcements in accordance with ADA regulations. Act as a front-line point of contact to ensure delivery of quality customer service. Ensure an adequate supply of transfers for the customers.
Operate the buses on a schedule route in a manner that provides for the maximum possible safety to passengers while maintaining the scheduled time points. Effectively utilize paddles, manifests and other information, to follow routes and meet time points. Coordinate detour, accident and incident information to radio dispatch, and respond to instructions given.
Operate electronic fare boxes to ensure proper collection of fares including full-ride, tickets, passes, half-fares, and special service fares.
Observe all conditions of vehicle while driving including lights, mirrors, door, fare box, brake pressure, tire condition, heater, and/or air conditioner. Report any mechanical problem immediately. Comply with all state and local laws pertaining to the operation of the vehicle. Safely and efficiently operate equipment on buses, including fare boxes, wheelchair lifts, radio, and emergency equipment. Assure the cleanliness of the interior and seating area. Conduct and document a thorough pre-trip inspection of the vehicle prior to operation on a daily basis as per Greenlink and state regulations. Comply with all company safety rules and operate assigned vehicles. Complete post-trip inspection at the end of each shift. File necessary reports in case of an accident or incident with assigned vehicle or an injury to passengers and operators. Submit verbal and written reports on accidents or incidents required. Serve as a subject matter expert on Greenlink’s Safety Committee as required.
Qualifications
A high school diploma or equivalent.
Over one (1) year of bus driving experience or completion of the City of Greenville Bus Operator in Training Program.
Preferred Qualifications: Previous driving experience as a bus operator with a transit system, or as an over-the-road coach operator. Driver's License Requirements: Valid South Carolina Class B CDL with air brake provision and passenger endorsement, or the equivalent CDL from their state of residence.
Performance Requirements
Knowledge of: The safe operation of a public transit bus, including complete familiarization with its systems and safety features. Traffic rules, regulations and laws and procedures for the safe operation of a transit bus, and the ability to operate a transit bus in a safe manner. Geography and roadways of an assigned route and of the entire municipality.
Ability to: Operate a motor vehicle safely. Operate vehicle radio, Mobile Data Terminal (MDT), AVL system, and fare collection systems. Operate and/or utilize all standard safety equipment installed in transit passenger vehicles, including; safety harnesses, restraints, and any other equipment required by federal, state, or local regulations. Conduct and document pre and post trip inspections. Read, understand and follow rules and regulations, maps and schedules, vehicle operating procedures, vehicle laws, and written and oral instructions. Maintain effective working relationships and deal courteously and effectively with the public, fellow employees, and supervisors. Be able to work without immediate supervision in the field after completion of the initial training period. Prepare accident and incident reports. Maintain simple records and make basic math calculations. Operate a wheelchair ramp and assist passengers with disabilities. Handle confrontational passengers effectively. Be punctual and maintain regular, predictable attendance. Be available to work a flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends, holidays, working split shifts, and a reasonable amount of overtime.