Transit Driver

Transit Bus Driver (Hourly)

Transit Buses are usually 12 to 14 passenger small buses and do not require a CDL to operate.

Primary Responsibility:

Responsible for operating buses in a safe and efficient manner. Transport people by bus throughout the following counties: Butts, Lamar, Pike, Spalding, and Upson Counties. In some cases, drivers will operate in Meriwether or Carroll Counties. Responsible for the safety and well-being of themselves, their passengers, and other people and pedestrians on the road.

Summary of Duties:

· Follow a planned manifest, making scheduled stops to pick up or drop off passengers

· Responsible for collecting fares from passengers during stops

· Assist passengers on and off the bus when help is needed

· Communicate with the call center to provide updates, report emergencies, traffic patterns, or accidents/incidents

· Visually inspect the bus before beginning the day’s assigned route

· Report any mechanical issues with the bus, such as brakes, steering, or other issues

· Prepare an observational report when the shift is finished

· Deliver fares to a designated supervisor, and perform other related duties as assigned

Three Rivers Regional Commission fully adheres to FTA Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations and strictly enforces a drug-free workplace.

Required Skills/Abilities:

§ Ability to operate a transit bus safely, regardless of weather conditions (CDL is not required)

§ General knowledge of motor vehicle laws

§ Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills

§ General knowledge of vehicle maintenance

§ Ability to recognize mechanical problems and take appropriate action

§ Excellent time management skills

§ Above average oral and written communication

§ Must not be easily distracted or become easily frustrated with mechanical issues, passenger behaviors, traffic, or dispatch requests resulting in delays and scheduling changes

Qualifications and Requirements:

§ Must be 21 years of age

§ Must have a valid driver's license with few if any points

§ Ability to pass a Background Check

Physical Requirements:

§ Must pass a drug and alcohol screening

§ Prolonged periods of operating the bus

§ Must be able to assist passengers when needed

Preferred Qualifications:

High School Diploma or G.E.D. Previous bus driving experience is encouraged, but not required to be considered for employment. Advanced training, licenses (CDL licenses), and certifications are preferred, but not required.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Day range:

• Monday to Friday

Experience level:

• Under 1 year

Shift:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Morning shift

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: On the road