General
Bus Operators report to the Bus Transportation management team consisting of Managers, Assistant Managers, and Supervisors. They and are responsible for providing fixed-route bus transportation services in San Mateo County.
WORK SCHEDULE: Varies - days, nights, weekends, and holidays (per CBA)
WORK LOCATION: Varies - San Carlos, CA and/or South San Francisco, CA
Essential Functions & Duties
- Operate a variety of transit vehicles and ensure that proper fares are collected.
- Safely transport passengers along assigned routes and making designated stops.
- Perform a safety inspection of each assigned vehicle before driving.
- Announce stops and provide general information to the riding public prior to departure.
- Assist wheelchair patrons with positioning of wheelchairs; secure safety belts and securement devices to wheelchairs on transit vehicles.
Examples of Duties:- Operate computerized control panels, push buttons, door levers and other manual and foot controls on transit vehicles.
- Adjust mirrors and head signs of each assigned vehicle. Also, follow maps, frequency sheets, timetables, and notices.
- Inspect the interior and exterior of the buses including, tires, signs, lights, brakes, mirrors, stanchions, air systems and wheelchair lifts.
- Report equipment defects and perform other duties as assigned.
- Report on passenger counts, vehicular deficiencies, accidents, incidents, service change requests, and other reports and forms.
- Perform all job duties and responsibilities in a safe manner to protect one’s self, fellow employees, District property, and the public from injury or harm. Promotes safety awareness and follows safety procedures in an effort to reduce or eliminate accidents.
Minimum Qualifications
No previous Bus Operator or commercial driving experience required. We provide paid training (classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction).
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- One year of fulltime customer service or public contact experience.
- A valid Class "C" California Driver's License with two years of continuous Good Driving Record (see below).
Other Requirements:- Must be able to obtain and present a Class "B" Commercial Driving Permit (with Passenger and Air Brakes Endorsements) on the first day of employment.
- Must be able to operate and clearly communicate over District radio communications system.
- Must have effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Must meet the SamTrans' Good Driving Record at the time of application (see below).
Additional Information
Selection Process May Include: Applications will be reviewed for meeting minimum qualifications. The p rocess will include an in-person panel interview and may include written and skills test assessments in addition to:
- DMV Record Check - Review of your driving record to determine if you meet the “Good Driving Record" standard set by SamTrans. You may be disqualified or rejected for one of several reasons:
- If you have more than 2 moving violations in the last 5 years
- If you have an at-fault accident in the last 5 years (an accident that was your fault)
- If your license was suspended for a moving violation
- If you have violations such as reckless driving or DUI within the last 7 years
Drug Test (5 Panel)
Background Check
This position is not eligible for benefits.
Closing Date/Time: Continuous
