Bus Operator - LATS

Job Title: Paratransit / Fixed Route Bus Operator

Department: Operations

Reports to: Transit Supervisor

Position Type: Full-Time

Wage Rate: $14.00-$17.00 Hourly

SUMMARY:

Fixed Route Bus Operator/ Paratransit Operator is responsible for the safe and timely operation of various sizes of passenger transport vehicles within a scheduled run, or special service, requires a thorough knowledge of passenger safety, ability to maintain courtesy under stress, while dealing with the public. Must be able to courteously answer questions and solve transit related problems of passengers and practice defensive driving habits.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

• Complete training and development classes as provided by the Director/Supervisor.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of transport vehicles for mechanical and/or safety issues.
• Maintain a working knowledge of streets, routes, and bus stops within LATS coverage area.
• Adhere to tight time schedules under varying weather and traffic conditions and still operate the transport vehicles in a safe and courteous manner.
• Interact with the public and all LATS passengers in a professional and courteous manner, regardless of the actions of the passengers.
• Assist in the boarding and departing passengers with disabilities including the use of four point securing of wheelchairs and scooters.
• Maintain knowledge of and strict adherence to all LATS operating rules, policies, and regulations.
• Announcing designated stops in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and LATS procedures.
• Accurate and legible completion of accident and incident reports, as required.
• Clearly conduct radio communications with other LATS vehicles and dispatch.
• Monitor and collect fares and passes, count passengers and record the numbers.
• Be a professional representative of LATS and its management.
• Some outside working hours may be required for special events or training.

REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience and Skills)

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Valid Class B Oklahoma Commercial Driver’s License with appropriate endorsements.
• Maintain a current DOT physical examination card.
• Knowledge of traffic and highway safety rules and regulations, and of the precautions necessary to avoid accidents, to operate a transport vehicle in a safe and economical manner.
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions to perform work requiring good physical condition.
• Ability to make independent judgments which have moderate impacts on the organization.
• Ability to complete various forms and records, including updated route sheets, count sheets, charter forms, incident and accident reports, and etcetera’s.
• Submit to random and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move between 50-75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to assorted fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals, and exposure to vibrations. They may be exposed to outside weather conditions including wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold or extreme heat.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can on occasion be loud.

Job Types: Full-time

Pay: $14.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Day Range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience level:

• Valid Class B Oklahoma Commercial Driver’s License with appropriate endorsements.

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Split shift

Experience:

• Commercial driving: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Passenger Endorsement (Required)
• CDL (Required)
• CDL B (Required)

Work Location: In person