Full Time and Part Time Bus Operators

BSOOB Transit is looking to add to our outstanding team! Need a CDL? Or already have a Class A but need your Passenger endorsement? We have a CDL training program to help qualifying candidates obtain the required Class B CDL and Passenger endorsement.

Would you like to make a difference in your community? Do you like interacting with people and making them smile? Do you have a clean driving record over the last 5 years? Come work for us!

Position Summary:
This position is responsible for safely and efficiently operating transit vehicles and ensuring timely transport of passengers. This involves picking up and discharging passengers at assigned stops providing assistance to passengers when necessary.

Wages: $20.01/hourly starting rate during training and licensing (as needed). Progressive increases up to $25.87/hour after 24 months, plus a competitive benefits package. Many opportunities for overtime.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate a bus or trolley along an assigned route, following the approved schedule, in a safe, timely and courteous manner, picking up and discharging passengers at assigned stops and other safe locations along the route.
• Exhibit a positive, professional and collaborative attitude with all customers.
• Assist passengers with disabilities on and off of the vehicle.
• Observe all speed limits and traffic laws; practice defensive driving techniques.
• Observe proper protocol during two-way radio communication.
• Immediately report any incidents or accidents occurring to the vehicle, or to any passengers.
• Conduct routine pre-and-post-trip safety inspections of the vehicle and complete a daily vehicle inspection report.
• Report any actual or anticipated mechanical issues to the appropriate supervisor as soon as possible.
• Maintain the assigned vehicle in a clean and safe manner at all times.

Position Qualifications:

• Must possess a valid driver's license and a safe driving record.
• Ability to pass Bureau of Motor Vehicle permitting, licensing, and endorsement exams.
•  CDL, Class B preferred, but not required.
• Required ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Must present a neat and clean appearance.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to read, write and speak the English language fluently.
• Possess prior knowledge of the service area, or have the capacity to learn quickly.
• Must be able to pass the Federal DOT physical examination.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit for a minimum of eight hours per day.
• Occasional standing, walking, crouching, kneeling, pulling and pushing.
• Motor coordination, finger and manual dexterity, eye, hand and foot coordination.
• Ability to remain mentally alert and maintain concentration for extended periods.
• Capacity to seize, hold, grasp, turn or otherwise work with hands to tum steering wheel and manipulate levers and controls.
• Capacity to use legs and torso to climb steps in bus, assist passengers when necessary and maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling when working on slippery surfaces in adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to push a minimum of fifty pounds and lift at least fifteen pounds.