What are the responsibilities and job description for the TRANSIT DRIVER - SUBSTITUTE (CDL REQUIRED) position at CITY OF BETTENDORF?
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Primary job duty is to safely operate a city transit bus while maintaining the most accurate schedule possible.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
- Operates transit buses on roadways according to an established route and schedule.
- Stops transit bus at designated areas and assists passengers to safely enter the vehicle. Operates wheelchair lift as required to help passengers enter the vehicle.
- Collects punch passes, monthly passes, and ensures accurate payment of transit fares.
- Sells punch passes and monthly passes to passengers as necessary.
- Monitors behavior of passengers, ensuring that they remain seated and follow proper safety precautions.
- Provides transfers, route schedules, maps, directions, and other information requested by passengers.
- Responsible for daily inspection of vehicles, including pre-trip and post trip inspections, to ensure proper mechanical operation. Responsible for cleaning driver and passenger areas daily and ensures the bus is equipped with adequate supplies.
- Reports transit bus mechanical problems to Operations Coordinators and Transit Operations Manager.
- Responsible for refueling the bus at the end of the day.
- Maintains records of passenger usage; reports traffic accidents and stalled vehicles to Operations Coordinator and performs related job duties as assigned.
- Responsible for the weekly cleaning and upkeep of buses and shelters, which may include working on an occasional Saturday based on the needs of the department.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.