Mass Transit Bus Operator (St. John ONLY)

Posting number: 201905440

Department: |Department of Public Works- STT|

Job classification: Mass Transit Bus Operator

Posting type: Open

Categories: Transit

SummaryThis is responsible chauffeur work in the operation of buses in transporting residents of the community to and from various locations on the islands. Employees in this class are responsible for operating a vehicle in a safe and proper manner at all times. Work is performed according to established schedules and specific instructions. Work is planned and reviewed with a supervisor for conformity with instructions and safe driving practices and proper care of the vehicle. Examples of dutiesDUTIES (NOT ALL INCLUSIVE):

• Operates medium and heavy buses in transporting residents to and from various locations on the island.
• Checks vehicle to determine that it is supplied with gas and oil, that tires are properly inflated, lights are working properly.
• Assures proper fares are deposited.
• Provides direction and information about bus schedules, facilities and operations.  Maintains records of supplies, mileage covered, and other related information as required. Vehicles configured for American with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Monitors bus entry of wheelchair bound passengers by observing approach to lift, operating lift control, observing entrance onto full length of bus, and securing belt for passenger safety.
• Reports to supervisor incidents of accidents, residents' misbehavior, dangerous road conditions and other unusual situations and conditions.
• Picks up and drops off from curb to curb, travels to schedule destination then returns to original pick-up point.
• Collect fares from ADA clients and record same.
• Performs other related work as required.

QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma and at least two (2) years' experience in operation of heavy automotive vehicle.
NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates must obtain a Class B driver's license within 12 months of hire. Supplemental informationFACTOR 1 - KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION:

• Knowledge of traffic laws and regulations and of safe driving practices.
• Knowledge of the operating principles of heavy passenger carrying automotive equipment. Ability to judge speed and distance of approaching vehicles.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to prepare and maintain routine reports.
• Ability to deal tactfully with irate and aggressive clients.
• Skill in the operation of automotive equipment.

FACTOR 2 - SUPERVISORY CONTROLS:
Work is performed under the direction of the Mass Transit Bus Supervisor who provides supervision over continuing assignments by generally indicating what is to be done and when limitation and scheduling is expected. Work is reviewed and evaluated for accuracy by the Mass Transit Bus Supervisor.
FACTOR 3 – GUIDELINES:
Guidelines used are Department of Public Works, Mass Transit Policy and Procedure Manual, departmental policy and procedure and collective bargaining agreements.
FACTOR 4 – COMPLEXITY:
The Mass Transit Bus Operator works consists of a wide range of duties involving the picking­ up and dropping-off of clients and the safe operation of a medium or heavy vehicle used to transport residents to and from various points on the islands.
FACTOR 5 - SCOPE AND EFFECT:
Work is performed by operating vehicle safely to and from various sections of the community, providing accurate information relative to schedule. It involves monitoring who and how clients enter and depart vehicle. At specific points and time it may require providing assistance to disabled clients to and from vehicle.
FACTOR 6 - PERSONAL CONTACTS:
Contacts are with co-workers, the general public and the Police Department in case of accidents or emergency situation, external agencies, patients, family members and the general public.
FACTOR 7 - PURPOSE OF CONTACTS:
To advise, provide or obtain/exchange information, provide the service of driving residents to and from work or to other areas of the island.
FACTOR 8 - PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Work involves sitting for considerable time at the wheels of a vehicle, in slow moving traffic.
FACTOR 9 - WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous traffic accidents, and hostile or irate customers.