Substitute Bus Operator - Part Time

About the role

The Bus Operator with COLT will operate with a commitment to the One City, One Team approach, positively collaborate with team members and residents, and show a dedication to excellent service with courtesy and kindness!

Responsibilities

• Provides superior customer service to a diverse population of clients.
• Safely transports passengers either in transit or paratransit vehicles.
• Affirms all passengers are treated in a respectful, friendly manner, while encouraging a safe environment.
• Daily performs pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and records the results on the Vehicle Inspection Report (VIR).
• Communicates any vehicle deficiency to the Operations Supervisor.
• Might be assigned to bus cleaning rotation which consists of moving buses into the shop facility, loose item collection, exterior window cleaning (time permitting), exterior mirror cleaning and running the bus through the bus wash (weather permitting).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Required Education: High School Graduate or GED.
• Possession of a valid Class B or Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with P passenger endorsement and no air brake restrictions.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification, or ability to obtain certifications within six (6) months of hire date.
• Must repay the City of Loveland $3,000.00 in the event of resignation or termination within twenty-four (24) months after starting date.

Skills

Superior customer service skills.
Make sound judgments and exhibit patience when dealing with stressful situations.
Follow instructions and communications in both oral and written form.
Communicate in a positive, friendly and professional manner with passengers, staff and the general public.
Technical ability to safely operate all COLT transit vehicles, operate controls, pedals, levers and switches found on transit vehicles, read gauge and assess the safe operational condition of vehicles.
Transport passengers to predetermined fixed route stops and scheduled paratransit locations; assist passengers in getting on and off transit vehicles; ability to safely operate a wheelchair lift.
Complete daily tasks including inspection of vehicles to verify that the vehicle is functioning properly.
Make recommendations on vehicle maintenance as required;
Operate a two-way radio and use proper radio communications.

Benefits

Includes Retirement – 457 Plan (employee funded plan)
Medical Leave – Accrue 1 hour of leave per 30 hours worked (up to 48 hours)

Pay

$24.00- $30.74 per hour with a hiring range of $24.00 - $26.76, depending on qualifications and experience.

Schedule

Varying hours and includes early mornings, late evenings, holidays, special assignments and events.