Job Description
Bus Operator
Department: Fixed Route Transportation
Reports To: Transportation Supervisors
Rate of Pay: $21.79 – $25.64
SUMMARY
The bus operator must, under general supervision, drive a bus (commercial motor vehicle) with due regard to safety and comfort of passengers and to the maintenance of time schedules. He/she must also do other related work as required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Other duties may be assigned that are in keeping with the goals and objectives of CARTA.
- Operate a bus over an assigned route and on schedule
- Monitor the receipt of fares going into the fare box
- Answer questions regarding routes and time schedules concerning the Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority
- Operate wheelchair lift when required
- Strap down and secure wheelchairs on bus when required
- Assist disabled/elderly passengers who need help with entering and/or exiting the bus
- Communicate with other CARTA personnel via two-way radio
- Prepare detailed written reports concerning accidents, incidents, breakdowns, and mechanical defects
- Deal courteously with passengers, the public and fellow employees
- Make ADA announcements if automated announcer is not operating
QUALIFICATIONS
- Obtain a Commercial Driver License (minimum class B) with a Passenger endorsement
- Ability to periodically pass the Department of Transportation physical examination conducted by the company physician
- Maintain a valid Department of Transportation medical examination card
- Ability to pass drug and alcohol tests, background checks and moving violation records checks
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
A bus operator must have a minimum education of a High School Diploma or GED. He/she must be at least 21 years old.
CARTA is an equal opportunity employer.