Bus Operator - County Services

Job Opportunity With San Joaquin Regional Transit District

Salary: $20.95 - $27.39 Hourly

Location: Stockton, CA

Job Type: Full-Time Regular

Job Number: FY24-00012

Department: Transportation

Job Summary

No prior commercial driving experience required. Paid training provided. ($20.9471 - $27.3924 Hourly – Wage Step Progression). Under the direction of the Transportation Superintendent, the operator is responsible for the safe operation of RTD's equipment, providing extraordinary customer service, alighting and boarding passengers, and collecting fares along a scheduled route or destination. No prior commercial driving experience required (but preferred). RTD will provide paid training in preparation for commercial class B license and endorsements. Class B Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) with passenger and airbrake endorsements must be obtained prior to hire date.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations.

• Thoroughly inspect assigned bus for all safety, comfort, and cleanliness prior to departing from the operations facility per the beginning of shift policies and procedures.
• Notify the control center of any damage to the bus; upon relieving another operator,
• Ensure the proper operation of all safety items; ask relief operator of any defects and/or route detours.
• Throughout assigned shift, operate bus on assigned route and schedule while picking up and delivering passengers except as altered by Transportation Supervisor.
• Collect fares and transfers, inspect passes for validity, collect ridership information as directed by Transportation Superintendent.
• Offer assistance to passengers in boarding and alighting when necessary and provide information to passengers, when requested; assist and ensure wheelchair passengers are properly secure.
• Call out bus stops, where appropriate.
• Once per cycle, inspect safety items on the bus.
• Assist new and trainee operators.
• Except for authorized relief periods, continually attend bus to ensure the security and safety of both the bus and the passengers, and the maintenance of radio contact with the control center and other operators.
• At the completion of shift ensure all end of shift tasks are performed per the policy and procedures; and adhere to the Operator's Handbook.

Qualifications

Knowledge of: State and local traffic laws, safe driving practices, and defensive driving practices. Vehicle safety, rules, and regulations. Positive communication, interaction, and customer service with the general public, including students, elderly, and persons with disabilities. Schedules, fares, routes, and transfer points.

Ability to: Successfully complete the District's Operator training program. Perform all duties and responsibilities in a professional manner. Work varying shifts and hours, Monday through Sunday. Weekday hours may begin as early as 3:15 A.M. and end as late as 11:30 P.M. Lift 40 pounds or over, pull, bend, stoop and twist, as required by various job duties. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, other agencies, and co-workers. Relate well to various persons from all ethnic backgrounds and classes. Establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers and all staff to ensure the team concept in the work environment which includes maintaining a positive and professional disposition, demeanor and attitude with all customers, co-workers, all staff and supervisors at all times. To report to work as required and on time. Dress in a professional manner as required.

Education, Training and Experience: A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities outlined above is: High School diploma or GED equivalent; good work and driving record; 21 years of age and have three (3) years of continuous licensed vehicle driving at the time of application; and possess excellent people skills. Prior bus driving and customer service experience a plus. Must have reliable transportation. Must be able to read, write, and speak English.

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements: Valid Class C California driver license or higher. Class B Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) must be obtained prior to hire date. Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Class B driver license, with Passenger and Airbrake endorsements. Ability to obtain Valid Verification of Transit Training Certificate. An original DMV printout must be provided for consideration.

Benefits

RTD offers a competitive employee benefit program that includes: INSURANCE: RTD provides comprehensive health and dental insurance package for all full-time employees and their dependents. RTD also provides $20,000 life insurance for all full-time employees. SICK LEAVE: Three (3) to twelve (12) days per year depending on length of service for full-time employees, per the Collective Bargaining Agreement. VACATION: One (1) week to six (6) weeks depending on the classification level and length of service for full-time employees, per the Collective Bargaining Agreement. RETIREMENT: RTD participates in a 401(a) retirement plan.