What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vehicle Operator position at Brazos Transit District?
The purpose of this job description is to communicate the responsibilities and duties associated with the position
of Vehicle Operator Non-CDL. The following information should be considered a comprehensive description of
this position; it should also be noted that some responsibilities and duties might not be specifically addressed.
Brazos Transit District fully expects every person to perform any reasonable task or request that is consistent
with fulfilling company objectives. BTD recommends that all employees display an ongoing effort to familiarize
themselves with the duties and responsibilities of those positions directly above and below their own.
2117 Nuches Lane, Bryan, Texas
302 S First Street, Lufkin, Texas
202 Pan American, Livingston, Texas
**Essential Functions**
Operate transit vehicle safely and smoothly to transport passengers.
DandR operators: According to the schedule of the Mobile Data Terminal (MDT) or printed manifest.
Assure compliance to all applicable DOT laws and regulations.
Assists in emergency evacuations as assigned and performs other related work as required.
Assure cleanliness of vehicles.
Follow instructions from Dispatch and supervisory personnel and communicate any problems to dispatch.
Complete daily vehicle pre/post trip inspections. Conducts operational vehicle inspections
Maintain good customer/employee/supervisor relations.
Report for duty promptly in proper uniform and physical condition and be ready to work any route assigned.
Provide information to passengers in a helpful, courteous, efficient manner; use proper etiquette to assist
passengers with disabilities.
Ensure customer pays proper fares when boarding the vehicle.
Prepare and complete all required logs and reports including reports on traffic accidents and customer
incidents.
Utilize the communication systems (cell phones, radios and MDTs) in accordance with BTD policies.
Use correct safety procedures to operate lift, secure wheelchairs, scooters and other assistive devices.
Immediately notify dispatch of cancellations, no shows, or for directions when having difficulty locating a
client.
outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its
citizens.
considerable contact with the public and requires tact, judgment and diplomacy. Work is performed with considerable independence under the general direction of a supervisor.
Maintain confidentiality of information and Professional Customer/Employee/Supervisor relations.
Maintain the standards of BTD, including but not limited to the Drug and Alcohol, ADA, EEO, Title VI, Code
of Conduct and safety policies and procedures.
Ability to operate in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
Additional duties as assigned.
**Education and Experience**
Equivalence to a high school education.
Maintain a valid Texas Drivers License.
Maintain DOT Physical.
Must be able to speak and read English.
Legible handwriting.
Ability to understand simple instructions.
Must be able to read maps and follow directions.
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Must be familiar with State and local traffic laws, ordinances, and regulations involved in the operation of
vehicles.
standardized situations.
normal word order, present/past tenses.
emergency activities. They must be physically capable of assisting persons with special needs, including
individuals in wheelchairs.
**Supervision Received**
Daily supervision.
**Work Environment**
Constant need for daily outdoor work including: dampness, dirt, noise, temperature extremes, vehicle fumes,
petroleum products, chemicals, vehicle vibrations, traffic, bad road and weather conditions, and for eye/hand/foot
coordination. Occasional need to work indoors and in confined spaces.
**Physical Requirements**
Have constant need (100% of time) for driving or operating equipment, and for sitting.
Have frequent need (33% - 66%of time) for grasping, gripping, finger dexterity, typing, writing, bending,
stooping, squatting, and for climbing stairs.
Have occasional need (1% - 33% of time) for standing, walking, pushing, pulling, and for reaching above
shoulders.
Have rare need (less than 1% of time) for lying down or for climbing ladders.
**Lifting/Carrying**
Have occasional need (1%-33% of time) to lift/carry under 10 pounds, and to lift/carry 10-25 pounds.
Have rare need (less than 1% of time) to lift/carry 26-150 pounds.
**Vision**
Have constant need (100% of time) to be able to see detail, and to see beyond arms length.
**Hearing**
Have constant need (100% of time) to be able to hear other personnel to communicate effectively, and to detect
vehicle horns, emergency vehicle sirens, and train signals.
Bus operators must have hearing adequate to detect vehicle horns, emergency vehicle sirens, and train
signals. Must be able to pass a DOT physical.
**Other**
Ability to speak with other personnel to communicate effectively.
**Optimum Qualifications**
The successful candidate must meet the aptitude requirements listed in this description. Candidate should
have at a minimum good English communication, organizational skills, and be able to provide exceptional
customer service. Candidate must be able to read and write English. Candidate must be able to interact with
passengers in a courteous, pleasant, and helpful manner. Candidate must be able to deal with passengers
from diverse backgrounds and individuals with special needs. Candidate must work well with other employees
and take directions from dispatch a
of Vehicle Operator Non-CDL. The following information should be considered a comprehensive description of
this position; it should also be noted that some responsibilities and duties might not be specifically addressed.
Brazos Transit District fully expects every person to perform any reasonable task or request that is consistent
with fulfilling company objectives. BTD recommends that all employees display an ongoing effort to familiarize
themselves with the duties and responsibilities of those positions directly above and below their own.
- Job Title:** Vehicle Operator Non-CDL
- Supervisor:** Route Supervisor
2117 Nuches Lane, Bryan, Texas
302 S First Street, Lufkin, Texas
202 Pan American, Livingston, Texas
- FLSA Status:** Non-exempt
- Safety Status:** Safety Sensitive
- Job Brief:** The position of vehicle operator is to transport passengers in a safe, courteous
**Essential Functions**
Operate transit vehicle safely and smoothly to transport passengers.
DandR operators: According to the schedule of the Mobile Data Terminal (MDT) or printed manifest.
Assure compliance to all applicable DOT laws and regulations.
Assists in emergency evacuations as assigned and performs other related work as required.
Assure cleanliness of vehicles.
Follow instructions from Dispatch and supervisory personnel and communicate any problems to dispatch.
Complete daily vehicle pre/post trip inspections. Conducts operational vehicle inspections
Maintain good customer/employee/supervisor relations.
Report for duty promptly in proper uniform and physical condition and be ready to work any route assigned.
Provide information to passengers in a helpful, courteous, efficient manner; use proper etiquette to assist
passengers with disabilities.
Ensure customer pays proper fares when boarding the vehicle.
Prepare and complete all required logs and reports including reports on traffic accidents and customer
incidents.
Utilize the communication systems (cell phones, radios and MDTs) in accordance with BTD policies.
Use correct safety procedures to operate lift, secure wheelchairs, scooters and other assistive devices.
Immediately notify dispatch of cancellations, no shows, or for directions when having difficulty locating a
client.
- EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES** - All employees will be required to work before, during, or
outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its
citizens.
- General**- Bus operating work necessary to provide transit and paratransit service to the general public and
considerable contact with the public and requires tact, judgment and diplomacy. Work is performed with considerable independence under the general direction of a supervisor.
Maintain confidentiality of information and Professional Customer/Employee/Supervisor relations.
Maintain the standards of BTD, including but not limited to the Drug and Alcohol, ADA, EEO, Title VI, Code
of Conduct and safety policies and procedures.
Ability to operate in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
Additional duties as assigned.
**Education and Experience**
Equivalence to a high school education.
Maintain a valid Texas Drivers License.
Maintain DOT Physical.
Must be able to speak and read English.
Legible handwriting.
Ability to understand simple instructions.
Must be able to read maps and follow directions.
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Must be familiar with State and local traffic laws, ordinances, and regulations involved in the operation of
vehicles.
- Aptitudes Required** This job requires the following levels of aptitudes:
- Reasoning Development** - must be able to apply with common sense understanding to carry out detailed but
standardized situations.
- Language** - must be at a level that would normally read at a rate of 95 - 120 words per minute. Must be able to
normal word order, present/past tenses.
- Math Development** - must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
- Mental and Physical Condition** - Operators must be in sound physical and mental condition. Operators must
emergency activities. They must be physically capable of assisting persons with special needs, including
individuals in wheelchairs.
**Supervision Received**
Daily supervision.
**Work Environment**
Constant need for daily outdoor work including: dampness, dirt, noise, temperature extremes, vehicle fumes,
petroleum products, chemicals, vehicle vibrations, traffic, bad road and weather conditions, and for eye/hand/foot
coordination. Occasional need to work indoors and in confined spaces.
**Physical Requirements**
Have constant need (100% of time) for driving or operating equipment, and for sitting.
Have frequent need (33% - 66%of time) for grasping, gripping, finger dexterity, typing, writing, bending,
stooping, squatting, and for climbing stairs.
Have occasional need (1% - 33% of time) for standing, walking, pushing, pulling, and for reaching above
shoulders.
Have rare need (less than 1% of time) for lying down or for climbing ladders.
**Lifting/Carrying**
Have occasional need (1%-33% of time) to lift/carry under 10 pounds, and to lift/carry 10-25 pounds.
Have rare need (less than 1% of time) to lift/carry 26-150 pounds.
**Vision**
Have constant need (100% of time) to be able to see detail, and to see beyond arms length.
**Hearing**
Have constant need (100% of time) to be able to hear other personnel to communicate effectively, and to detect
vehicle horns, emergency vehicle sirens, and train signals.
Bus operators must have hearing adequate to detect vehicle horns, emergency vehicle sirens, and train
signals. Must be able to pass a DOT physical.
**Other**
Ability to speak with other personnel to communicate effectively.
**Optimum Qualifications**
The successful candidate must meet the aptitude requirements listed in this description. Candidate should
have at a minimum good English communication, organizational skills, and be able to provide exceptional
customer service. Candidate must be able to read and write English. Candidate must be able to interact with
passengers in a courteous, pleasant, and helpful manner. Candidate must be able to deal with passengers
from diverse backgrounds and individuals with special needs. Candidate must work well with other employees
and take directions from dispatch a