Transit Operator (Bus Driver)

Position Title: Transit Operator

Status: Represented - Transport Workers Union, Local 223

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Department: Operations

Wage: $24.70/hr.

Schedule: Must be able to work all shifts: mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and

split shifts.

Metroconnects people, places, and opportunities through quality transit services. As a Full-Time Transit Operator (Bus Driver), you'll enjoy paid Class B CDL training, competitive compensation, and a stellar benefits package while making a difference in your community. Metro is looking for Transit Operators who like working with the public and have excellent customer service skills. If you have a good driving record, are safety conscious and demonstrate excellence in customer service, consider a career as a Metro Transit Operator.

Transit Operator Qualifications:

• Must be 25 years of age.
• Must have a high school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and excellent driving record to meet insurance standards.
• Possess or have the ability to complete company provided Class B CDL training in 90 days. Must maintain Class B CDL at all times of employment.
• Must pass Department of Transportation (DOT) physical, back screen, drug screen, and complete a background check.
• Must possess stable and verifiable work history, with exceptional record of attendance and punctuality.
• Positive attitude and demonstrated excellence in customer service.
• Must be able to lift 75 lbs.

Transit Operator Essential Duties:

• Regular and predictable performance of essential job functions.
• Perform pre-trip inspections of transit bus for mechanical problems prior to beginning scheduled run to ensure proper operating condition of vehicle and on-board equipment.
• Maintain a working knowledge of streets, bus routes and stops within the Omaha metropolitan service area.
• Maintain knowledge of and adherence to all Metro operating policies and rules.
• Drive all models of transit buses, and provide safe, courteous, and professional service to Metro passengers.
• Operate fareboxes, electronic hood signs, doors, two-way radios, etc.
• Collect fares and issue transfers in a professional manner.
• Exercise professional customer service practices including courtesy to passengers, sensitivity to passengers with disabilities, stop announcements, responding to questions and providing information to Metros passengers.
• Assist in loading, securing, and unloading a variety of wheeled mobility devices and passengers based on the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended.
• Employ all techniques of defensive driving to minimize the risk of accidents and any injuries.
• Maintain schedule adherence for pull-out time and route service by operating bus in an efficient and timely manner in accordance with all applicable traffic rules, regulations, and laws.
• Communicate effectively with dispatch personnel via two-way radio.
• Adjust to variables in normal working conditions, including adverse weather, traffic and construction, passenger problems, accidents, and trip changes.
• Complete accurate and legible defect reports, and accident and/or incident reports.
• Requires sitting for long periods of time, ability to kneel, stoop and bend, and other physical demands.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Transit Operator Benefits:

• Low-cost employee contributions for individual and family group health, vision, and dental insurance
• Company paid life insurance.
• Company paid short term and long-term disability insurance.
• Pre-tax payroll deduction for flexible spending account
• Ten paid holidays per year
• Paid vacations.
• Annual uniform allowance
• Pension plan
• 457(b) retirement savings plan
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Complimentary transit pass

ONLY THE BEST QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. NO PHONE CALLS.

"An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer"

Metro considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, age, pregnancy, marital status, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, or any other protected basis prohibited by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.70 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift
• Night shift
• Split shift

Application Question(s):

• Have you ever worked for Metro Transit before?
• The minimum age to work in this role is 25. Do you qualify?
• Are you able to lift 75 pounds?
• I understand that this role requires a variety of different shifts every week including days, evenings, weekends & holidays?
• Do you have any relatives employed by Metro? If so, please provide us with their name and your relationship to that person.
• Are you authorized to work in the United States?
• I authorize Metro to complete pre-employment screenings, background checks, physicals, drug and alcohol screenings.
• Describe your driving record over the last 5 years including any accidents and citations.
• How many years of professional driving experience do you have?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person