Coach Operator

Please apply now to start your career at TARC on January 11, 2027.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Drives coach to transport passengers to designated points, over specified routes within TARC's operating area in the safest possible manner; and according to time schedule.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operates assigned coach to transport passengers to designated points in the safest and most efficient manner, while maintaining the schedule and route assigned.
• Validates accurate fares and passes; collects and distributes transfer tickets.
• Totals transfers, records total on transfer envelope; and turns in envelope daily.
• Complies with local traffic regulations and uses two-way radio to report delays, accidents or mechanical failures.
• Maintains logs/envelopes to record routes, changes, etc.
• Inspects coach and equipment prior to leaving garage and notifies dispatch or maintenance personnel of problems/needs.
• Regulates heating and ventilation for passenger comfort.
• Assists passengers, i.e., elderly or people with disabilities.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• High school diploma or GED; an equivalent combination of related education and experience may be substituted for the above stated minimums excluding high school diploma, GED, licenses, or certifications.
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must possess a valid KY or IN driver's license, and qualify for a Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• Must have a good driving record
• Must obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) permit prior to start date.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) as a condition of continued employment.
• Pass a physical (medical) examination that includes a drug screen.
• Must be available to work between the hours of 3:53am and 2:54am.
• Must work well with limited supervision, enjoy working with the public; and be neat in appearance.
• Must perform successfully on pre-employment test(s).

Note: An equivalent combination of related education and experience may be substituted for the above stated minimums excluding High School Diploma, GED, Licenses, or Certifications.

WORK EFFORT

• Must be able to see, hear and speak.
• Must have clarity of vision at a minimum of 20 inches or less; and at a maximum of 20 feet or more.
• Frequent climbing of stair steps which are varied in height.
• Frequent reaching and handling. Repetitive ankle/foot movement to push foot pedals for gas and brake control. (6-7hrs in 8hr shift).
• Occasional lifting and pushing.
• Must have the ability to safely and properly operate a variety of tools to include coach, two-way radio, run guide and transfers.
• All coaches are wheelchair accessible. Operators must possess the ability to safely operate wheelchair lift, lock in the wheelchair and ensure the safety of all passengers. Pushing may be required to push wheelchair into position. Operators of all coaches must possess the ability to safely operate the coach, maintain time schedules, and ensure the safety of all passengers.
• The Coach Operator works alone in the operation of the vehicle. He or she may perform repetitive routes and must perform under the stress of different routes which are influenced by the passengers (volume), time of day, scheduling, time of month, season/weather, etc.
• Coach Operators must also be prepared to respond to real and/or perceived emergency situations, including those that are true life-threatening situations. Among other judgmental calls, the operators must be able to distinguish between a true vs perceived emergency situation and act accordingly. Therefore, the position requires the objective adaptability to make generalizations, evaluations or decisions based on measurable or verifiable criteria. The position requires sensory or judgmental criteria to make decisions.

*The physical/motor activities may vary according to the type/series coach being operated.

SPECIAL NOTES

• Vision:
  • Three-dimensional vision and the ability to judge distances and spatial relationships so as to see objects where and as they really are is essential. Near or far visual acuity defects would adversely affect job performance and/or the safety of others.

• The ability to identify and distinguish colors is required. Field of vision as used to observe areas that can be seen up and down or right to left when eyes are fixed on a given point is required.

• Hearing:
  • The ability to hear is required to hear passenger requests, bus signals and alarms. Operators must possess the ability to distinguish traffic noise, sirens, weather alerts, car horns, etc.
• Speech:
  • Operators must possess the ability to speak with passengers, and announce stops and locations which are audible to the rear of the bus.

• Frequent Reaching:
  • Operators frequently extend arms in forward direction to reach steering wheel, fare box or transfer holder. They may reach to the left or front for the control panel.
• Frequent Handling:
  • Operators are frequently handling to seize, hold, grasp, and turn the steering wheel. Driving gloves may be worn, but are optional.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The incumbent will be exposed to hot, cold, wet, humid and/or windy conditions.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to those who are able to perform the essential duties of the job

Transit Authority of River City (TARC) is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to the community we serve. Applicants shall not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class.

Reasonable accommodations may be made for those who are able to perform the essential duties of the position.

TARC is a Drug Free Workplace