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Lakeland Area Mass Transit District d/b/a Citrus Connection
OJT - Bus Operator Fixed Route
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A Bus Driver drives buses and transport passengers along a designated route. Works for a city public transit system, regional bus company, or school district.
$43,564 / year median in Florida
+7% projected growth
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Bus Operator, Fixed Route Department:
Service Fixed Route Operations Reports To:
Director, Fixed Route Service FLSA Status:
Non-exempt SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for providing service to bus riders by safe, reliable, and expert transportation to the community.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
1. Operates a bus for the safe transportation of the public. 2. Responsible for following all District rules, policies and procedures. 3. Responsible for pre and post trip activities for the bus and reporting of any issues related to same. 4. Responsible for reporting accidents and/or incidents and following District procedures in accordance with the accident reporting procedure. 5. Responsible for dealing with passengers and the public with courtesy and patience. 6. Assists impaired passengers in accordance with the American with Disabilities Act. 7. Loads and secures up to two (2) wheelchair scooters. 8. Assists passengers with grocery packages upon request 9. Assists Paratransit passengers at pick-up and drop-off points. 10. Provides customer service as defined in District Standard Operating Procedures. 11. Responsible for handling emergency situations appropriately. 12. Monitors cleanliness of bus interior. 13. Assists with training of new operators. 14. Checks bus and reports lost or left behind items; communicates and reports to appropriate personnel. 15. Other duties as assigned.MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS
High school diploma or G.E.D. required; two to four years' customer service experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience that is determined to be directly related to the specific requirements may be substituted.OTHER CERTIFICATES/LICENSES
Must have valid CDL Class "B" license with (P) Passenger Endorsement and Airbrakes to operate company vehicle.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
- Knowledge of the geography of the county and bus routes.
- Skill in safely operating a bus or other vehicle in a variety of weather and traffic.
- Ability to work under pressure; ability to multi-task.
- Verbal and written communication skills.
- Interpersonal skills and conflict resolution skills.
- Must be a self-starter; able to work independently.
- Ability to establish working relationships with co-workers, various County and City employees, customers, and the general public.
- Uses sound, independent judgment in daily work activities and exercises discretion; has ethical standards.