City of Albany, Georgia
Overview
The purpose of this classification is to operate a transit system bus to safely transport passengers on an assigned route as directed. Drives transit system bus to transport passengers along assigned route; observes traffic safety rules; maintains transit schedules. Greets boarding passengers; collects fares and transfers; ensures passengers enter and exit bus safely; provides information/directions; maintains order on bus; assists elderly and passengers with disabilities as needed. Performs pre-trip inspections; sweeps bus daily and empties trash cans; fuels bus as directed. Prepares accident reports, vehicle maintenance reports, and incident reports; maintains accurate passenger count; submits to supervisor. Responds as appropriate to emergency situations or vehicle breakdowns. Consults with other operators regarding transfers. Operates two-way radio to provide information or receive advice/direction.
Responsibilities
Operate a transit system bus on an assigned route and maintain safety and schedules.
Greet boarding passengers, collect fares and transfers, ensure safe boarding/alighting, provide information/directions, maintain order, and assist elderly or disabled passengers as needed.
Perform pre-trip inspections, clean the bus (sweep, empty trash), and fuel as directed.
Prepare accident, vehicle maintenance, and incident reports; maintain accurate passenger counts and submit to supervisor.
Respond to emergency situations or vehicle breakdowns; coordinate with other operators regarding transfers.
Operate two-way radio to provide information or receive directions.
Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications / Requirements
High school diploma or GED required; two (2) years previous experience and/or training involving bus driving, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia Commercial Driver's License (CDL) including appropriate endorsements.
Data Utilization: Ability to determine, calculate, tabulate, or summarize data/information; includes performing subsequent actions related to these computations.
Human Interaction: Ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others on how to apply procedures and standards to specific situations.
Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Ability to operate and control equipment and tools requiring complex and rapid adjustments.
Verbal Aptitude: Ability to communicate a variety of reference and descriptive data and information.
Mathematical Aptitude: Ability to perform basic arithmetic operations; may include counting and recording counts and basic measuring.
Functional Reasoning: Ability to interpret instructions and exercise independent judgment to modify methods to meet variations in objectives.
Situational Reasoning: Ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness, and creativity in evaluating information against criteria.
ADA Compliance
Physical Ability:
Tasks require the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, including some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and may involve lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects of moderate weight (12-20 pounds).
Sensory Requirements:
Ability to perceive and discern colors or shades, sounds, odors, depths, textures, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks may require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors:
Performance may involve exposure to adverse conditions such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature extremes, traffic hazards, violence, disease, or pathogens.
The City of Albany, Georgia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Albany, Georgia will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
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Responsibilities
Operate a transit system bus on an assigned route and maintain safety and schedules.
Greet boarding passengers, collect fares and transfers, ensure safe boarding/alighting, provide information/directions, maintain order, and assist elderly or disabled passengers as needed.
Perform pre-trip inspections, clean the bus (sweep, empty trash), and fuel as directed.
Prepare accident, vehicle maintenance, and incident reports; maintain accurate passenger counts and submit to supervisor.
Respond to emergency situations or vehicle breakdowns; coordinate with other operators regarding transfers.
Operate two-way radio to provide information or receive directions.
Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications / Requirements
High school diploma or GED required; two (2) years previous experience and/or training involving bus driving, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia Commercial Driver's License (CDL) including appropriate endorsements.
Data Utilization: Ability to determine, calculate, tabulate, or summarize data/information; includes performing subsequent actions related to these computations.
Human Interaction: Ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others on how to apply procedures and standards to specific situations.
Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Ability to operate and control equipment and tools requiring complex and rapid adjustments.
Verbal Aptitude: Ability to communicate a variety of reference and descriptive data and information.
Mathematical Aptitude: Ability to perform basic arithmetic operations; may include counting and recording counts and basic measuring.
Functional Reasoning: Ability to interpret instructions and exercise independent judgment to modify methods to meet variations in objectives.
Situational Reasoning: Ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness, and creativity in evaluating information against criteria.
ADA Compliance
Physical Ability:
Tasks require the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, including some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and may involve lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects of moderate weight (12-20 pounds).
Sensory Requirements:
Ability to perceive and discern colors or shades, sounds, odors, depths, textures, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks may require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors:
Performance may involve exposure to adverse conditions such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature extremes, traffic hazards, violence, disease, or pathogens.
The City of Albany, Georgia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Albany, Georgia will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
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