Bus Operator

Responsible for safe and careful operation of a public transit vehicle, transporting people from one place to another based on an assigned route and making required stops according to time schedule.

Examples of Duties

Essential Functions:
1. Transport passengers from one place to another safely in a designated transit vehicle.
2. Provide excellent customer service by providing information regarding map information, schedules, routes, transfer points, and any schedule changes to all passengers including the disabled, visually impaired and hearing impaired; Assist disabled passengers and mobility aid passengers as needed.
3. Operate bus in a smooth manner on assigned routes, announcing required stops according to time schedule and learn all transfer points and times.
4. Prepare the bus for the daily route; check fluid levels, inspect tires, scan engine for obvious problems, spot clean floor, windows and seat, empty trash can, and fill out check list and note all damages to bus before departing.
5. Drive through traffic and monitor traffic, passengers, and pedestrians while obeying all traffic laws.
6. Perform fare collection and make daily reports of distance traveled.
7. Perform basic bus vehicle problem surveillance and report mechanical problems and service requirements to the Transportation Operations Supervisor.
8. Fill bus with fuel, spot clean interior as necessary to ensure cleanliness of buses before and during operation.
9. Consult with Transportation Operations Supervisor to report road conditions, recommend route and time changes, shelter locations needed, and discuss daily and long-range problems.
10. Report accidents or other traffic disruptions to dispatcher and follow directions when using an alternate route.
11. Search for and secure passengers lost or forgotten property.

Marginal Functions:
1. Check bus shelters for cleanliness and snow removal.
2. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
3. If assigned, coordinate shop operation during nights or weekends.