Passenger Vehicle Drivers jobs in Ohio

Position Summary:

The Bus Operator drives a company-owned vehicle to pick up and drop off passengers on a specific route in a safe and professional manner. Operators may sign for fixed routes, demand response or trippers. The route schedules vary depending on whether the operator is driving a fixed route run or demand response service.

Wage: Starts at $17.59 per hour for training, with a top wage of $31.99 attainable at 4 years.

Reporting Relationships:

Responsible to the Operations Manager, but will routinely take written and verbal instructions from road supervisors and/or dispatchers for day to day operations. There are no direct or indirect reports for this position.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions described in this position description. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this position description.

Operate all types of METRO RTA vehicles, as assigned.
Monitor passenger counts as requested.
Provide excellent customer service while transporting passengers timely, safely, and efficiently.
Collect all applicable fare (money, tickets, passes, transfers) from passengers.
Complete pre-trip inspections to ensure safe condition of coach.
Assist passengers with schedule information when applicable.
Complete incident/accident reports as needed.
May assist with route training of bus operators.

Experience and/or Educational Requirements:

Must have a valid Ohio Driver's License.
Must have no more than 2 points.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Some customer service experience preferred
Must have a valid Temporary CDL Class B permit with Passenger Endorsement, General Knowledge and Air Brakes sections (by the start date) and the ability to obtain and maintain a valid CDL Class B with Passenger Endorsement.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

Operators must be able to pass a D.O.T. physical examination. Operators must take and pass drug and/or alcohol tests in accordance with METRO's Drug and Alcohol Abuse Policy.

Physical demands of the job include the following:

Operators must be able to pass a D.O.T. physical examination.
Operators must take and pass drug and/or alcohol tests in accordance with METRO’s Drug and Alcohol Abuse Policy.
Standing – Frequently
Walking – Frequently
Sitting – Frequently
Lifting – Occasionally
Carrying - Occasionally
Pushing – Occasionally
Pulling – Occasionally
Climbing – Frequently
Kneeling – Occasionally
Reaching – Frequently

Work Environment:

10% Indoors
90% Outdoors
With direct exposure to diesel fumes and odors. The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job necessary for its classification and shall not be interpreted as a detailed description of all the work processes that may be inherent in the job.

Bus Operator

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Class A Driver - Cincinnati

Class A Driver - Cincinnati

Class A Driver - Cincinnati

Class A Driver - Cincinnati

Class A Driver - Cincinnati

Class A Driver - Cincinnati

Class A Driver - Cincinnati

Class A Driver - Cincinnati

Class A Driver - Cincinnati

Class A Driver - Cincinnati

Class A Driver - Cincinnati

Class A Driver - Cincinnati

Class A Driver - Cincinnati

Class A Driver - Cincinnati

Class A Driver - Cincinnati

Bus Operator at METRO Regional Transit Authority – Akron, Ohio

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