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Candidates hired into Part-Time Bus Operator will remain part-time for the duration of their employment at CTA. In order to become Full-Time Bus Operators, part-time bus operators will be required to submit an application on CTA’s career page when the position is posted and complete any outstanding hiring processes.\nPOSITION SUMMARY\nSalary - $28.85\nOperates a bus over an established route adhering to predetermined schedule in a safe, efficient and courteous manner to allow passengers to board, travel and alight at scheduled stops.\nPRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES\nDrives bus and announces stops along routes.\nAnnounces cross streets and intersecting transit stops.\nInspects passes; ascertains appropriate fares.\nEnsures that customers deposit only appropriate coins and bills into fare-box.\nIssues and receives transfer cards (collects invalid transfer cards) and receives and returns fare-cards.\nContacts Control Center regarding all problems.\nOperates lift to board and discharge disabled passengers.\nInspects vehicle for lost articles.\nPrepares daily trip sheets and bus for service.\nRemoves refuse and prepares bus for pull-out.\nTallies various categories of boarding passengers by manually operating a recording device.\nEnters tally numbers from recording device at beginning and end of run.\nPerforms other duties as assigned.\nDescription - Internal\nThis position is classified as PART TIME. Candidates hired into Part-Time Bus Operator will remain part-time for the duration of their employment at CTA. In order to become Full-Time Bus Operators, part-time bus operators will be required to submit an application on CTA’s career page when the position is posted and complete any outstanding hiring processes.\nPOSITION SUMMARY\nSalary - $28.85\nOperates a bus over an established route adhering to predetermined schedule in a safe, efficient and courteous manner to allow passengers to board, travel and alight at scheduled stops.\nPRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES\nDrives bus and announces stops along routes.\nAnnounces cross streets and intersecting transit stops.\nInspects passes; ascertains appropriate fares.\nEnsures that customers deposit only appropriate coins and bills into fare-box.\nIssues and receives transfer cards (collects invalid transfer cards) and receives and returns fare-cards.\nContacts Control Center regarding all problems.\nOperates lift to board and discharge disabled passengers.\nInspects vehicle for lost articles.\nPrepares daily trip sheets and bus for service.\nRemoves refuse and prepares bus for pull-out.\nTallies various categories of boarding passengers by manually operating a recording device.\nEnters tally numbers from recording device at beginning and end of run.\nPerforms other duties as assigned.\nEDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS\nRequired to submit to and pass drug and alcohol testing as mandated by the Federal Transportation Administration.\n\nRequired to be at least 21 years of age.\n\nRequired to have an acceptable driving record and a valid State of Illinois Class \"B\" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or a valid State of Illinois CDL permit with the following three endorsements: KNOWLEDGE, PASSENGER and AIR BRAKES.\n\nHigh school diploma or GED preferred.\n\nPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS\nRequired to be standing changing destination and bus numbers, signs, helping people board bus, to walk to relief points, checking bus and sitting while driving bus.\nRequired to lift, to carry and to push of brake pedal and accelerator, windows and to pull door control latch.\nRequired to climb into vehicle and adjustment of mirrors, to balance, to stoop to adjust driver’s seat, to kneel, to crouch and to crawl.\nRequired to reach accepting and validating transfer cards and fare cards, adjusting mirror, to handle transfer and fare cards; steering wheel, to finger operating fare box, horn, punching transfers, to feel distributing and receiving transfer and fare cards, to talk announcing streets and answering passenger inquiries, to hear listening to traffic sounds, signal requesting stops, emergency vehicles, passenger questions and radio monitor.\nRequired to see near and far watching stopped vehicles, checking passes/cards and general traffic conditions viewing of traffic signals and riding passes.\nKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES\nPossess customer service experience or skills to provide outstanding customer service to passengers.\nMust possess a comprehensive knowledge of the rules, regulations and procedures relative to the operation of surface vehicles.\nMust possess a comprehensive knowledge of pertinent state and municipal traffic laws.\nMust possess the skills necessary to accurately read and interpret bus schedules. Must possess a thorough knowledge of the fare structure, transfer regulations and the rules and procedures governing Bus Operators.\nRequired to possess a knowledge of arithmetic.\nRequired to speak in a clear and accurate manner.\nMust possess a thorough knowledge of the preparation and usage of applicable transportation forms.\nEDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS\nRequired to submit to and pass drug and alcohol testing as mandated by the Federal Transportation Administration.\n\nRequired to be at least 21 years of age.\n\nRequired to have an acceptable driving record and a valid State of Illinois Class \"B\" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or a valid State of Illinois CDL permit with the following three endorsements: KNOWLEDGE, PASSENGER and AIR BRAKES.\n\nHigh school diploma or GED preferred.\n\nPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS\nRequired to be standing changing destination and bus numbers, signs, helping people board bus, to walk to relief points, checking bus and sitting while driving bus.\nRequired to lift, to carry and to push of brake pedal and accelerator, windows and to pull door control latch.\nRequired to climb into vehicle and adjustment of mirrors, to balance, to stoop to adjust driver’s seat, to kneel, to crouch and to crawl.\nRequired to reach accepting and validating transfer cards and fare cards, adjusting mirror, to handle transfer and fare cards; steering wheel, to finger operating fare box, horn, punching transfers, to feel distributing and receiving transfer and fare cards, to talk announcing streets and answering passenger inquiries, to hear listening to traffic sounds, signal requesting stops, emergency vehicles, passenger questions and radio monitor.\nRequired to see near and far watching stopped vehicles, checking passes/cards and general traffic conditions viewing of traffic signals and riding passes.\nKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES\nPossess customer service experience or skills to provide outstanding customer service to passengers.\nMust possess a comprehensive knowledge of the rules, regulations and procedures relative to the operation of surface vehicles.\nMust possess a comprehensive knowledge of pertinent state and municipal traffic laws.\nMust possess the skills necessary to accurately read and interpret bus schedules. Must possess a thorough knowledge of the fare structure, transfer regulations and the rules and procedures governing Bus Operators.\nRequired to possess a knowledge of arithmetic.\nRequired to speak in a clear and accurate manner.\nMust possess a thorough knowledge of the preparation and usage of applicable transportation forms.\nEmployees and/or union members will be given priority consideration in the hiring process, per the applicable labor contracts.Rate to be determined by applicant's entered service date and service date in union jurisdiction of this classification.\nCTA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.\nNo employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, age, unfavorable military discharge, disability or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws; except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for our workforce and supporting the communities we serve. CTA will make reasonable accommodations for the known disabilities of otherwise qualified applicants for employment as well as its employees, unless undue hardship would result. If you require an accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact  prior to the submission of your application or upon notification of your actual test date. CTA will work with you to determine if an accommodation can be provided.\nTO BE CONSIDERED APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED IN THEIR ENTIRETY INCLUDING:\n UPLOADED RESUME / WORK HISTORY\nQUALIFICATIONS\nJOB ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS\nINFORMATION PROVIDED MUST BE ACCURATE AND TRUTHFUL.Failure to respond to correspondences during the hiring process in a timely fashion may result in your application being closed out for non-responsiveness.\nCTA Benefits\nhttps://www.transitchicago.com/hrbenefits/\nEmployees and/or union members will be given priority consideration in the hiring process, per the applicable labor contracts.Rate to be determined by applicant's entered service date and service date in union jurisdiction of this classification.\nCTA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.\nNo employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, age, unfavorable military discharge, disability or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws; except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for our workforce and supporting the communities we serve. CTA will make reasonable accommodations for the known disabilities of otherwise qualified applicants for employment as well as its employees, unless undue hardship would result. If you require an accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact  prior to the submission of your application or upon notification of your actual test date. 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