Bus Operator

Job Summary

Responsibilities

• Provides passengers with safe and efficient bus service
• Drives a passenger or paratransit bus
• Collects fares and passes
• Operates transit equipment and technology
• Serves as a driver on local government and public relations trips as required
• Assists elderly and handicapped passengers and operates wheelchair lift as needed
• Provides information to passengers including bus schedules and routes and general County information
• Aids passengers in determining how to get to their desired destination
• Ensures passenger safety by enforcing rules of conduct and operation
• Checks bus for and reports lost items

Qualifications

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma and some experience operating a passenger bus
• Must possess, or obtain within 90 days of hire, a valid Virginia Class B Commercial Driver’s License with passenger and air brakes endorsement and have an acceptable driving record based on James City County’s criteria
• Knowledge of the operation and maintenance requirements of passenger buses or similar automotive equipment
• Traffic laws and regulations applicable to equipment operation
• Hazards of equipment operation and of appropriate safety precautions
• Some knowledge of the geography of the County
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service including setting and meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction
• Skills in the operation of assigned equipment
• Ability to operate assigned equipment in a safe manner and to adhere to time schedules
• Deal with the public in a courteous and tactful manner
• Follow oral and written instructions
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Requirements

None specified

Benefits

County benefits are provided.

Pay

$20.56 - $31.83 / hour DOQ

Schedule

Part-time