Metro’s mission is to provide a world-class transportation system that enhances the quality of life for all who live, work, and play within LA County.

Description

 

Under direct supervision, operates public transit buses, transports passengers, provides customer service, and performs safety inspections of bus equipment to assure their safe, efficient, and on-time operation.

Differs from Bus Operator (Full-time) in that Bus Operator (Part-time) works less than 40 hours per week.

Salary Range: You'll earn $27.58/hour, plus room to grow (top rate for part-time is $33.47/hour after 5+ years)

Other Info: Metro is a 24-hour / 7 day a week operation. You may be assigned to any Metro Operating Division within L.A. County and be assigned to any shift. This bulletin is posted to establish an Eligibility List for both part-time and full-time positions.

 

Examples of Duties

 

• Collects and counts fares, and transports passengers on public transit buses
• Knowledgeable about routes, transfer points, and fare structures for all lines assigned divisions
• Performs a complete pre-pull-out inspection of bus, safety checks equipment, and informs maintenance when adjustments or repairs are necessary; at completion of assignment
• Refers to and implements route maps, time schedules, and instructions for pull-outs, line service, pull-ins, and off-route trips
• Provides schedule, route, and fare information to passengers seeking assistance
• Operates wheelchair ramp and assists passengers with disabilities in boarding, riding, and alighting in a safe manner, which may include pushing a wheelchair up and down the ramp
• Secures wheelchairs of passengers with disabilities and clearly communicates the actions being taken
• Receives and transmits two-way radio messages involving accidents, emergencies, or criminal activities
• If promoted to Line Instructor/Mentor, instructs bus operator student trainees on all job duties and responsibilities
• Reports hazardous or dangerous conditions along bus route and at passenger loading zones, including such hazards as unusual traffic, road conditions, obstructions, construction, and potential criminal activity; alters route if required and approved
• Maintains an acceptable driving record and complies with all state and local traffic regulations and Metro policies and procedures
• Completes any reports as necessary or requested by division management

May be required to perform other related job duties

 

Minimum Qualifications

A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes:

Education

• None Required

Experience

• None Required

Certification/Licenses/Special Requirements

• Minimum of 21 years of age
• Valid California Class C Driver License
• Possess a valid U.S. driver license for at least two years
• Satisfactory driving record for the past five years as verified by a K-4 DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles) printout
• Must be able to obtain a valid California Class B Driver License with P (Passenger) endorsement before completion of training
• Valid California Verification of Transit Training (VTT) Card
• Valid Medical Examiner's Certificate (MEC)
• Must pass Metro Bus Operator course at Operations Central Instruction (OCI)
• Positions in this job classification are considered safety-sensitive and subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing, under Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulations

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