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San Diego County Office of Education

Transit System Operator

San Diego County Office of Education, Albany, Georgia, United States, 31701

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Position To operate a transit system bus to safely transport passengers on an assigned route as directed.

Responsibilities

Drive transit system bus along assigned route; observe traffic safety rules; maintain schedules.

Greets boarding passengers; collects fares and transfers; ensures safe entry/exit; provides information; maintains order; assists elderly and disabled passengers.

Perform pre‑trip inspections; sweep bus daily and empty trash; fuel as directed.

Prepare accident, maintenance, and incident reports; maintain accurate passenger count; submit to supervisor.

Respond appropriately to emergencies and vehicle breakdowns.

Consult with other operators regarding transfers.

Operate two‑way radio to provide information or receive advice/direction.

Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required.

Two (2) years of previous experience and/or training involving bus driving, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Valid Georgia Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) including required endorsement(s).

Core Competencies & ADA Compliance Data Utilization: Ability to determine, calculate, tabulate, or summarize data/information and act accordingly.

Human Interaction: Provide guidance, assistance, or interpretation to apply procedures and standards.

Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Operate and control equipment requiring complex rapid adjustments.

Verbal Aptitude: Communicate descriptive data and information.

Mathematical Aptitude: Perform basic arithmetic and recording counts.

Functional Reasoning: Apply principles of rational systems; interpret instructions; exercise judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards.

Situational Reasoning: Exercise judgment, decisiveness, and creativity to evaluate information against criteria.

Physical Ability: Moderate physical effort; stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling; lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling moderate weight (12‑20 lb).

Sensory Requirements: Perceive and discern colors, sounds, odors, textures; communicate orally.

Environmental Factors: Exposure to adverse conditions (dirt, dust, pollen, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature extremes, traffic hazards, violence, disease).

Equal Opportunity & ADA Compliance 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.

Benefits

Vacation Pay

Sick Pay

Holiday Pay

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Defined Benefit Retirement Plan

Optional: Vision Insurance

Optional: Short Term Disability Insurance

Optional: Long Term Disability Insurance

Optional: 457(b) Plan

Optional: Whole Life Insurance

Optional: Critical Illness Insurance

Optional: Discounted YMCA Membership

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