Citibus Transit Driver | Part-Time

Job Title : Bus Operator

Starting hourly pay : $21.20 for 6 months, $24.23 for 1 year, $27.27 for 2 years, $30.13.

Under general supervision operates bus on regularly scheduled bus routes throughout the City of Davenport; on-the-job training is provided to successfully obtain a CDL license with proper endorsements.

Key Responsibilities :

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Visually inspects bus and reports mechanical issues
• Follows a planned bus route, making scheduled stops to pick up or drop off passengers
• Collects fares and answers questions about the bus route
• Communicates with dispatcher via two-way radio
• Ensures safety of all passengers
• Must be able to work flexible schedule with additional hours as needed
• Hours of operation are Monday-Friday 5am-7pm and Saturday 8am-7pm
• Follow State and Federal Transit regulations
• Performs other related duties as assigned

New hires will receive a $500 bonus upon completion of 6-month probation and an additional $500 bonus upon completion of one year of continuous employment.

Examples Of Duties :

Operates various makes and models of motor passenger coaches : drives the coach safely through heavy traffic over designated routes in accordance with time schedules; picks up and discharges passengers; ascertains that correct fare is deposited in the fare box; issues and receives transfers; ensures safe and prompt arrival at passenger destination.

Polices and maintains order on the bus : maintains good public relations by answering inquiries; provides passengers with information on routes and transfers; safely attends to passengers with disabilities or in need of assistance in a safe and professional manner.

Maintains records and completes reports : reports driving hazards to the office or supervisor; completes trip sheets as to fare box readings; completes reports on coach and equipment defects; prepares accident reports.

Inspects coach for condition of passenger area and functioning of safety devices; cleans driver area daily and passenger areas as needed; fills bus with fuel and logs gallons used if necessary; checks for adequate supplies of transfer tapes, emergency transfers, schedules, and other items needed.

May work additional overtime as needed.

Qualifications :

The equivalent of six months of successful work experience in the operation of a vehicle on public thoroughfares.

Must pass a physical examination and background check as prescribed by the city. All CDL personnel are subject to Federal Transit Authority Random Drug & Alcohol Program.

Must possess a valid Drivers License and obtain a Class B Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with air brake and passenger endorsements within six (6) months of hire and maintain throughout duration of employment.

Knowledge and Skills : Good Knowledge of :

Considerable Skill in : Communicating tactfully and factually with passengers in response to questions and concerning behavior.

Working Skill in : Safe operation of public passenger coaches. Completing reports on fare box readings, accidents, and mechanical difficulties. Reading and following simple instructions.