Part-Time Transit Operator

Company: Gary Public Transportation Corporation
Location: Hammond
Posted on: February 21, 2021

Job Description:

Come work for a company where our number one priority is getting passengers where they have to go, be it work, school, errands or for pleasure. We are also a convenient way to connect with PACE, East Chicago Transit, CTA and the South Shore. SUMMARY:The primary duties of the Bus Operator is to transport passengers on a route in a safe, timely and courteous manner. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Provides information to passengers concerning other routes, as well as the assigned route, bus schedules and transfers Track and monitor farebox readings, dollar amounts and special counts as required Monitor farebox to ascertain correct fare has been deposited, dispense and collects transfers Maintains a daily work sheet Completes accidents/incident reports when necessary Assist elderly and disable passenger in boarding and/or disbarment bus Notes detours on routes made necessary by road closing and reports same to dispatcher Perform post/pre-trip inspections Files a defect card daily, noting mechanical and body damage of vehicle Notifies dispatcher of bus breakdowns Reports to dispatcher via radio, in the event of an accident, passengers emergencies, such as required the assistance of police, medical or other services In the event of road closing or upon the directive of management driver deviates from the assigned route MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS: A high school diploma or equivalent (GED) A current and valid Indiana Commercial Driver's License (CDL), (or) State of Illinois CDL with Passenger and Air-brake endorsement (Mandatory) Clean driving record with no serious violations within the past 5 years Ability to operate a vehicle in a safe manner and practice defensive driving skills/techniques Ability to read and make basic arithmetic computations Ability to display a professional and courteous attitude towards the general public and fellow employees Ability to follow directions and policies established by the agency

Keywords: Gary Public Transportation Corporation, Hammond , Part-Time Transit Operator, Other , Hammond, Indiana