JOB SUMMARY:
Under direct supervision of the Transit Supervisor. This position performs full operation of buses to provide transportation to the public in a safe and efficient manner with strong customer service. Must be prepared to work weekends and holidays.

PRINCIPAL JOB DUTIES:

• Pick up, transport, and drop off passengers on a prescribed deviated fixed route, in accordance with schedules and local, state, and federal laws and standards.

• Perform a thorough federally mandated pre-trip inspection of bus prior to each trip to assure vehicle is in proper working order. Completes post-trip inspection at the end of each shift to assess any maintenance needs.

• Maintains and practices safe defensive driving techniques with constant attention to speed and the external environment.

• Assist disabled passengers entering and exiting vehicle including providing ADA services to disabled passengers according to policy and procedures and federal guidelines; communicates special safety instructions. Maintains guest relations by monitoring comfort needs of passengers.

• Provide riders with schedule/route information and trip planning assistance to effectively reach their desired destinations.

• Proficiency in the operation of equipment concerning transit operations including, cell phone operation, computer-aided dispatch communication systems, emergency alert system, and security cameras.

• Verify that all paperwork submitted to dispatch is fully compliant – including but not limited to accident and incident reports and vehicle inspection forms (pre/post trip).

• During the COVID-19 pandemic, disinfecting and cleaning duties prior to each trip to meet Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment guidelines. Distribution of masks, gloves, sanitizer for riders.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION:
High School diploma or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE:
NONE

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of transit system operating rules, regulations, and routes. Safety practices and procedures related to transit vehicle operation and public safety. Safe and efficient operation of county vehicles. Recognizing potentially hazardous situations in traffic on the roadway.
• Ability to pass required drug and alcohol test per federal and state regulations and guidelines.
• Ability to read, understand and follow written and verbal instruction in order to operate bus.
• Ability to understand federal and state regulations, traffic laws and County policies regarding vehicle operation.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to be courteous of citizens while transporting and performing other duties.
• Ability to concentrate and pay attention to possible traffic hazards.
• Incumbent is required to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to accurately and effectively transmit and receive information that is necessary to the accomplishment of goals and objectives including effective written and oral communication, ability to keep customers, subordinates, peers, and supervisors informed; and the ability to listen.
• Able to maintain courteous and effective working relationships with the public, County departments, co-workers and other agencies.
• Ability to assist passengers when necessary.
• Frequent exposure to driving on county roads in a variety of weather conditions.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be at least 21 years of age and have five years of driving history. The license must have no restrictions, and No major violations within the last 5 years.

Must pass a defensive driving course within six months of hire.

Must pass background check: Criminal and Traffic
Conviction of a crime will not be an absolute bar to employment

Must pass initial and all random alcohol & drug tests.

Required legal authorization to work - United States citizenship or legal authorization to work in the United States.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is primarily performed in a field environment. The noise level experienced in this position will be moderate to occasionally excessive from time to time. Work is scheduled all days of the week with some time off during each week and requires working some holidays. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for long periods of time typically while driving a vehicle.

In addition, incumbents in this position will need to talk, hear, walk and use hands to finger coordination, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, stand, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Physical demands are described as sedentary (exert up to 10 lbs. of force frequently or constantly. Occasionally lift, carry, pull, or push up to 40 lbs to move objects). Must be able to occasionally stoop, kneel, balance, reach, and crouch while performing duties. Must possess verbal and auditory capacity enabling interpersonal communication as well as communication through automated devices such as a radio. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. Hearing voice conversation is essential to safe and effective job performance. Employees in this position maybe exposed to a wide variety of climatic conditions such as cold, heat, wind, rain, dust and snow.

SUPERVISORY:
None