Job Overview:
The bus operator is the heart and soul of the public transportation program: helping all riders live independent, quality lives by providing them access to necessary community services. This position performs a safety-sensitive role while operating agency vehicles to provide transportation for individuals who have difficulty accessing regular public transportation and members of the public.

No set work days or hours will be guaranteed yet there is potential for more hours when available

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Operate Vehicle:

o Completes vehicle pre-trip and post-trip inspections utilizing methods designated by federal laws and state Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and guidelines.

o Completes vehicle inspection reports and advises Maintenance Manager of immediate repairs or irregularities needing attention.

o Operates a 4 to 16 passenger regular transit or shuttle bus on various work assignments providing service to persons with disabilities, the elderly and public

o Assists riders, as needed, with boarding or disembarking busses including carrying miscellaneous articles as needed

o Fuels vehicle at the end of the shift

o Responsible for the cleanliness of vehicles including performing duties in inclement weather

o Utilizes bus lift to board riders with a variety of wheeled mobility devices, carts and properly secure riders and wheeled mobility devices

Performance Requirements:

o Able to accurately operate technology tools required to perform the service and to communicate with staff and riders

o Prepare, complete and submit required paperwork accurately as scheduled or required

o Learn and apply SLW policies and procedures while performing assignments

o Learn and apply business ethics and HIPAA guidelines to protect privacy and to help prevent fraud

o Must utilize universal precautions when handling blood, urine, feces, vomit and other potentially infectious materials to prevent disease transmission.

o Arrive on time for work assignment

o Must remain calm and focused following an incident involving a passenger and/or the vehicle including directing evacuation of the bus, If needed; responsible for passenger safety and security following a bus evacuation; responsible for mitigating passenger injury; responsible for vehicle safety and security following an incident; complete required paperwork as directed by a Supervisor.

o Collect fares; sell ticket books and passes; responsible for all monies collected until the completion of fare validation with the Dispatcher. Know and communicate to riders the proper fare for the service

o Keep personal appearance neat and clean

o SLW identification must always be visible

Customer Relations

o Promote good rider relations by providing positive treatment of riders

o Greet riders in a tactful and courteous manner

o Assist with seating, questions, directions and other service related matters

o Assure passenger comfort, safety and security.

o Be professional and courteous to others while on the job

Driving Requirements

o Valid Class C license or higher

o Pass these requirements:

o pre-employment drug test

o criminal background check

o DMV driver’s history checks

o All other applicable approval procedures

o Required to participate in random FTA DOT drug & alcohol tests

o Participate in all required trainings and meetings

o Agree to have vehicle inspection and driving ability assessments

o Become skilled at driving in a variety of locations, road conditions, time of day, and weather

o Drive under all conditions of weather, roadways, and traffic while successfully managing passenger’s route and schedule requirements.

o Learn and practice safety and security rules and procedures required in the transportation of person with a disability, youth and elderly

o Learn efficient routes, schedules, streets and locations within the SLW service area

Physical and Performance Requirements

o Must be able to meet physical requirements of the job with reasonable accommodations:

o read instructions, hear radio/cellphone messages, write on forms, press buttons, drive with precision, handle high-level dexterity maneuvers and complex personal interactions

o successfully manage multiple tasks while making quick, appropriate decisions according to changing priorities

o able to read and interpret maps, road signs and driving directions

o perform vehicle engine and interior/exterior feature checks independently

o able to hear and speak effectively to use a 2-way communication system

o able to change position quickly between sitting, standing, pushing, kneeling, squatting, and walking throughout a 4-10-hour work day

o push, pull or maneuver carts, strollers, wheeled mobility devices that may be approximately 600 pounds (rider in a wheeled mobility device)

o able to perform repetitive bending, reaching, and lifting motions while assisting riders and miscellaneous articles on and off vehicles

o Remain flexible in handling assignment changes

Driving History/Record Requirements

o Two years driving vehicles equivalent to 14-16 passenger vehicles (motorhome, truck)

o Clean driving record

o Keep required license up-to-date

Preferred Qualifications

o Live within 10-15 miles of Cottage Grove

o Experienced with current technology and open to mastering new devices and technology

o Available for work assignment with usually one day’s notice

o Knowledge of the geographic area

o Ability to speak other languages in addition to English

o Dependable to report to work as scheduled, seldom absent, and conscientious.

o CDL License preferred, but not required

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $16.32 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Day range:

• Monday to Friday

Experience level:

• 2 years

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift

Experience:

• Commercial driving: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)
• CDL (Preferred)
• CDL B (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Cottage Grove, OR 97424 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Cottage Grove, OR 97424: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person