Bus Operator

Position Summary:

The Bus Operator provides bus services to residents of and visitors to Baton Rouge and Baker, Louisiana.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The essential functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Applicants must have a valid Commercial Driver's License with Passenger Endorsement for job
  consideration.
  • Examines bus to insure its proper mechanical operation, including review of all safety features.
  • Safely operates transit buses in revenue service according to the State of Louisiana traffic
  regulations, transporting passengers over established city routes according to required time
  schedule.
  • Collects bus fares, issues transfers, and answers passengers' questions in a professional and
  congenial manner.
  • Conduct ridership surveys, reports bus stop and bus shelter problems, delays due to accidents,
  street closures, and passenger misconduct incidents.
  • Provides passengers with information regarding bus routes, answers service questions and
  announces major bus stops and transfer points.
  • Enforce company policies regulating passenger conduct.
  • Assists in loading, securing, and unloading wheelchairs and passengers based on the
  requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990.
  • Reports any dangerous conditions that could jeopardize the safety of the passenger or other
  members of the public.
  • Maintains contact with dispatch and reports current position and conditions effecting the
  operation of the route as required.
  • Attendance during regularly scheduled work hours and outside regular hours as necessary.
  • Effective and respectful communication and interaction with other employees, supervisors,
  individuals from other organizations, and customers.
  • Other duties as assigned or apparent.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• MUST be at least 21 years of age or older and possess a valid Commercial Driver's License with
  Passenger Endorsement
  • MUST be available to work varying shifts to include days, nights, weekends and holidays.
  • MUST be able to pass physical agility tests with no limitations on upper or lower back.
  • MUST be able to walk, kneel, bend, push and/or pull to complete moderate to heavy lifting
  when necessary to perform the essential functions of the position

DESIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Skilled in safe driving practices and great customer service skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively both oral and written including presentation abilities.
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective and cooperative working relationship with coworkers, supervisors, other company employees, city officials and the general public using
courtesy, tact, and good judgment.
• Ability to deal with difficult situations and understand the views and concerns of others.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a diverse workforce.
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of
instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices within 90 days of
employment.