BUS OPERATOR

About the role

Metro’s mission is to provide a world-class transportation system that enhances the quality of life for all who live, work, and play within LA County.

Responsibilities

• Collects and counts fares, and transports passengers on public transit buses
• Knowledgeable about routes, transfer points, and fare structures for all lines assigned divisions
• Performs a complete pre-pull-out inspection of bus, safety checks equipment, and informs maintenance when adjustments or repairs are necessary
• Refers to and implements route maps, time schedules, and instructions for pull-outs, line service, pull-ins, and off-route trips
• Provides schedule, route, and fare information to passengers seeking assistance
• Operates wheelchair ramp and assists passengers with disabilities in boarding, riding, and alighting in a safe manner, which may include pushing a wheelchair up and down the ramp
• Secures wheelchairs of passengers with disabilities and clearly communicates the actions being taken
• Receives and transmits two-way radio messages involving accidents, emergencies, or criminal activities
• If promoted to Line Instructor/Mentor, instructs bus operator student trainees on all job duties and responsibilities
• Reports hazardous or dangerous conditions along bus route and at passenger loading zones, including such hazards as unusual traffic, road conditions, obstructions, construction, and potential criminal activity; alters route if required and approved
• Maintains an acceptable driving record and complies with all state and local traffic regulations and Metro policies and procedures
• Completes any reports as necessary or requested by division management

Requirements

• May be required to perform other related job duties

Qualifications

• Minimum of 21 years of age
• Valid California Class C Driver License
• Possess a valid U.S. driver license for at least two years
• Satisfactory driving record for the past five years as verified by a K-4 DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles) printout
• Must be able to obtain a valid California Class B Driver License with P (Passenger) endorsement before completion of training
• Valid Medical Examiner's Certificate (MEC)
• Must pass Metro Bus Operator course at Operations Central Instruction (OCI)

Skills

• Operating Metro vehicles and equipment safely and efficiently
• Working independently in a highly structured environment
• Recognizing existing or potential mechanical defects and problems
• Communicating effectively orally and in writing

Benefits

Salary Range: You'll earn $27.58/hour, plus room to grow (top rate for part-time is $33.47/hour after 5+ years)

Pay

$27.58/hour, plus room to grow (top rate for part-time is $33.47/hour after 5+ years)

Schedule

Not specified