BUS OPERATOR

Part-Time Bus Operator

Under direct supervision, operates public transit buses, transports passengers, provides customer service, and performs safety inspections of bus equipment to assure their safe, efficient, and on-time operation.

Differs from Bus Operator (Full-time) in that Bus Operator (Part-time) works less than 40 hours per week.

Salary Range : You'll earn $27.34 / hour, plus room to grow (top rate for part-time is $35.45 / hour and top rate for full-time is $42.57 / hour after 5+ years). Other Info : Metro is a 24-hour / 7 day a week operation. You may be assigned to any Metro Operating Division within L.A. County and be assigned to any shift. This bulletin is posted to establish an Eligibility List for both part-time and full-time positions.

Examples of Duties :

• 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; at completion of assignment
• 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
• Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out

May be required to perform other related job duties

Recruitment Process : The process may include any combination of the following selection tools : Appraisal Interview, Reading Comprehension Test and Physical Agility Test. We encourage you to monitor your governmentjobs.com profile and emails for updates.

Minimum Qualifications :

A combination of education and / or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes :

Education :

Experience :

Certification / Licenses / Special Requirements :

Essential Knowledge :

Knowledge of (defined as a learned body of information that is required for and applied in the performance of job tasks) :

Skill in (defined as the proficient manual, verbal, or mental utilization of data, people, or things) :

Ability to (defined as a present competence to perform an observable behavior or produce an observable result) :

Special Conditions :

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions :

Physical Effort Required :

Metro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disability. Learn more about Metro's Equal Employment Opportunity Program.

Selection Procedure :

Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.

Application Procedure :

To apply, visit Metro's website at www.metro.net and complete an online Employment Application. Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro locations :

METRO Headquarters, Employment Office One Gateway Plaza Los Angeles, CA 90012 Open : Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm (Closed Sat & Sun)

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