Position Overview:

Bus Operators utilize safe driving techniques and defensive driving skills while transporting passengers to various locations, following a predetermined route. Providing professional customer service to the public, obeying local, state, and federal transit regulations as well as obeying all vehicle and traffic laws.

Agency Responsibilities/ Company Statement:

Liberty Lines is a privately owned transportation company. We strive for an environment in which all employees can reach their full potential as efficient and effective members of a team, and the Company will reach full potential as an efficient organization and valued community resource.

General Duties/Responsibilities:

Responsible for transporting passengers safely following predetermined routes and detours. Ensure proper pick up and drop off passengers at designated bus stops. Adheres to all local, state, and federal rules and regulations. Responsible for the utilization of safe driving always to reduce and eliminate accidents. Responsible for informing the Company regarding on the road occurrences within a timely manner. Responsible for proper documentation of faulty equipment during the utilization of the assigned vehicle.

Position Qualifications:

Required a minimum High School Diploma, GED or equivalent. Must have and maintain an excellent Commercial Driver License class A or B with passenger and airbrake endorsements and 19A compliance. Must have 5 years of driving experience. Must be able to pass a DOT physical examination. Must be able to safely operate a bus in all weather conditions, including snow, rain, sleet and wind. Must be able to successfully complete the Bus Operator Training Program. Must be able to work any scheduled hours such as split shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.

Physical and Sensory Requirements:

Ability to climb stairs, reaches above shoulder level, walk extended distance, stand, kneel, sit in a sedentary position for an undefined amount of time. Ability to safely secure a wheelchair. Ability to work in an environment with dust, fumes, exhaust, various noise levels, various temperatures, indoor and outdoor weather conditions for an undefined amount of time. Ability to comprehend, read, write, and converse in English. Ability to bend, lift, push and pull, up to 20 lbs. without assistance. Ability to travel 90% of scheduled time. Ability to use all bus operating equipment.