City Of Greenville, SC Greenville , SC 29617
Posted 2 months ago
Job Summary
Under regular direction and in compliance with standard operating procedures and policies, operates a bus through light to heavy City traffic, for the purpose of carrying passengers in a safe manner and in accordance with City, county, state, and federal laws, as well as City rules and policies. Maintains a knowledge of the Greenlink service area. Properly secures passengers and mobility devices to the vehicle as required by Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Conducts a pre- and post-trip inspection of the vehicle. Collects accurate fares, assists passengers with disabilities as needed while safely performing operation procedures. Monitors bus, weather conditions, and safety of passengers.
Essential Functions
Essential Functions
% of Time
30%
25%
25%
20%
Perform other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent.
Over one (1) year of bus driving experience or completion of the City of Greenville Bus Operator in Training Program.
Preferred Qualifications
Driver's License Requirements
Valid South Carolina Class B CDL with air brake provision and passenger endorsement, or the equivalent CDL from their state of residence.
Please be advised: Applicants who do not intend to relocate to South Carolina, must reside in a neighboring State (Georgia or North Carolina) and must meet the same CDL requirements as residents of South Carolina. In addition, employees residing in a neighboring state are required to provide to the City of Greenville an annual Motor Vehicle Record from their state's Department of Motor Vehicles at the sole cost of the employee.
Performance Requirements
Knowledge of:
The safe operation of a public transit bus, including complete familiarization with its systems and safety features.
Traffic rules, regulations and laws and procedures for the safe operation of a transit bus, and the ability to operate a transit bus in a safe manner.
Geography and roadways of an assigned route and of the entire municipality.
Ability to:
Operate a motor vehicle safely.
Operate vehicle radio, Mobile Data Terminal (MDT), AVL system, and fare collection systems.
Operate and/or utilize all standard safety equipment installed in transit passenger vehicles, including; safety harnesses, restraints, and any other equipment required by federal, state, or local regulations.
Conduct and document pre and post trip inspections.
Read, understand and follow rules and regulations, maps and schedules, vehicle operating procedures, vehicle laws, and written and oral instructions.
Maintain effective working relationships and deal courteously and effectively with the public, fellow employees, and supervisors.
Be able to work without immediate supervision in the field after completion of the initial training period.
Prepare accident and incident reports.
Maintain simple records and make basic math calculations.
Operate a wheelchair ramp and assist passengers with disabilities.
Handle confrontational passengers effectively.
Be punctual and maintain regular, predictable attendance.
Be available to work a flexible schedule that includes nights, weekends, holidays, working split shifts, and a reasonable amount of overtime.
Working Conditions
Primary Work Location: Shop, vehicle, and outdoors (roadways).
Protective Equipment Required: Seatbelt and safety vest.
Environmental/Health and Safety Factors:
Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Occasional outside work. Daily exposure to extreme temperature, wetness and/or humidity, respiratory hazards, noise and vibration, and physical hazards. Constant exposure to fire hazards, communicable diseases, and physical danger or abuse. Frequent exposure to mechanical hazards. Occasional exposure to chemical hazards and electrical hazards.
Physical Demands:
Continuously requires sitting, handling, vision, foot controls, balancing, hearing, and talking. Frequently requires kneeling and bending. Occasionally requires standing, walking, reaching, crouching, and twisting. Light strength demands include exerting up to 20 pounds occasionally, 10 pounds frequently, or negligible amounts constantly AND/OR walking or standing to a significant degree.
Mental Demands:
Frequently requires time pressures, frequent change of tasks, irregular schedule/overtime, performing multiple tasks simultaneously, working closely with others as part of a team, tedious or exacting work, and noisy/distracting environment.
Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance
The City of Greenville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Prospective and current employees should contact Human Resources to request an ADA accommodation.
Disclaimer
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
City Of Greenville, SC