FULL TIME BUS OPERATOR
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Chicago
Posted on: October 26, 2024
Job Description:
DescriptionCTA IS NOW HIRING FULL TIME BUS OPERATORS!!!!STARTING
SALARY$30.836POSITION SUMMARY Operates a bus over an established
route adhering to predetermined schedule in a safe, efficient and
courteous manner to allow passengers to board, travel and alight at
scheduled stops.QualificationsPRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Drives bus and announces stops along routes.
- Announces cross streets and intersecting transit stops.
- Inspects passes; ascertains appropriate fares.
- Ensures that customers deposit only appropriate coins and bills
into fare-box.
- Issues and receives transfer cards (collects invalid transfer
cards) and receives and returns fare-cards.
- Contacts Control Center regarding all problems.
- Operates lift to board and discharge disabled passengers.
- Inspects vehicle for lost articles.
- Prepares daily trip sheets and bus for service.
- Removes refuse and prepares bus for pull-out.
- Tallies various categories of boarding passengers by manually
operating a recording device.
- Enters tally numbers from recording device at beginning and end
of run.
- Performs other duties as assignedEDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
REQUIREMENTS
- Required to submit to and pass drug and alcohol testing as
mandated by the Federal Transportation Administration.
- Required to be at least 21 years of age.
- Required to have an acceptable driving record and a valid State
of Illinois Class "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or a valid
State of Illinois CDL permit with the following three endorsements:
KNOWLEDGE, PASSENGER and AIR BRAKES. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Required to be standing changing destination and bus numbers,
signs, helping people board bus, to walk to relief points, checking
bus and sitting while driving bus.
- Required to lift, to carry and to push of brake pedal and
accelerator, windows and to pull door control latch.
- Required to climb into vehicle and adjustment of mirrors, to
balance, to stoop to adjust driver's seat, to kneel, to crouch and
to crawl.
- Required to reach accepting and validating transfer cards and
fare cards, adjusting mirror, to handle transfer and fare cards;
steering wheel, to finger operating fare box, horn, punching
transfers, to feel distributing and receiving transfer and fare
cards, to talk announcing streets and answering passenger
inquiries, to hear listening to traffic sounds, signal requesting
stops, emergency vehicles, passenger questions and radio
monitor.
- Required to see near and far watching stopped vehicles,
checking passes/cards and general traffic conditions viewing of
traffic signals and riding passes.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Possess customer service experience or skills to provide
outstanding customer service to passengers.
- Must possess a comprehensive knowledge of the rules,
regulations and procedures relative to the operation of surface
vehicles.
- Must possess a comprehensive knowledge of pertinent state and
municipal traffic laws.
- Must possess the skills necessary to accurately read and
interpret bus schedules.
- Must possess a thorough knowledge of the fare structure,
transfer regulations and the rules and procedures governing Bus
Operators.
- Required to possess a knowledge of arithmetic.
- Required to speak in a clear and accurate manner.
- Must possess a thorough knowledge of the preparation and usage
of applicable transportation forms.WORKING CONDITIONS
- Required to work most of the time with activities performed
inside of bus.
- Required to work under extreme cold when the temperature
control is malfunctioning or undeSaver extreme heat when does not
work in winters, air conditioning, wet and/or humid conditions when
not working in summers, driving in rain/fog and noise and vibration
for traffic noises, passengers street conditions, normal bus
operation.
- Required to work with various mechanical malfunctions of
vehicle breakdowns, electrical, burns, explosives, chemicals,
heights and other exposed to possibility of injury related to
traffic accidents.
- Required to work under atmospheric conditions like fumes,
exposure to diesel fumes, exhaust, toxic fumes in garage prior to
pull out, odors like acid battery, dust like blowing dirt/dust
through open windows, mist, gases and otherAdditional
DetailsEmployees and/or union members will be given priority
consideration in the hiring process, per the applicable labor
contracts.Rate to be determined by applicant's entered service date
and service date in union jurisdiction of this classification.CTA
IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.No employee or applicant for
employment will be discriminated against because of race, color,
creed, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual
orientation, ancestry, age, unfavorable military discharge,
disability or any other status protected by federal, state, or
local laws; except where a bona fide occupational qualification
exists We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for
our workforce and supporting the communities we serve. CTA will
make reasonable accommodations for the known disabilities of
otherwise qualified applicants for employment as well as its
employees, unless undue hardship would result. If you require an
accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact
arc@transitchicago.com prior to the submission of your application
or upon notification of your actual test date. CTA will work with
you to determine if an accommodation can be provided.TO BE
CONSIDERED APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED IN THEIR ENTIRETY
INCLUDING:
- UPLOADED RESUME / WORK HISTORY
- QUALIFICATIONS
- JOB ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS
INFORMATION PROVIDED MUST BE ACCURATE AND TRUTHFUL. Failure to
respond to correspondences during the hiring process in a timely
fashion may result in your application being closed out for
non-responsiveness. CTA
Benefitshttps://www.transitchicago.com/hrbenefits/
Keywords: Disability Solutions, Berwyn , FULL TIME BUS OPERATOR, Other , Chicago, Illinois
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