Part Time Bus Operator

Position Overview: 

Bus Operators utilize safe driving techniques and defensive driving skills while transporting passengers to various locations, following a predetermined route. Providing professional customer service to the public, obeying local, state, and federal transit regulations as well as obeying all vehicle and traffic laws.

Agency Responsibilities/ Company Statement: 

Liberty Lines is a privately owned transportation company. We strive for an environment in which all employees can reach their full potential as efficient and effective members of a team, and the Company will reach full potential as an efficient organization and valued community resource. 

General Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for transporting passengers safely following predetermined routes and detours.
• Ensure proper pick up and drop off passengers at designated bus stops.
• Adheres to all local, state, and federal rules and regulations.
• Responsible for the utilization of safe driving always to reduce and eliminate accidents.
• Responsible for informing the Company regarding on the road occurrences within a timely manner.
• Responsible for proper documentation of faulty equipment during the utilization of the assigned vehicle.

Position Qualifications: 

• Required a minimum High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Must have and maintain an excellent Commercial Driver License class A or B with passenger and airbrake endorsements and 19A compliance.
• Must have 5 years of driving experience.
• Must be able to pass a DOT physical examination.
• Must be able to safely operate a bus in all weather conditions, including snow, rain, sleet and wind.
• Must be able to successfully complete the Bus Operator Training Program.
• Must be able to work any scheduled hours such as split shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.

Physical and Sensory Requirements:

• Ability to climb stairs, reaches above shoulder level, walk extended distance, stand, kneel, sit in a sedentary position for an undefined amount of time.
• Ability to safely secure a wheelchair.
• Ability to work in an environment with dust, fumes, exhaust, various noise levels, various temperatures, indoor and outdoor weather conditions for an undefined amount of time.
• Ability to comprehend, read, write, and converse in English.
• Ability to bend, lift, push and pull, up to 20 lbs. without assistance.
• Ability to travel 90% of scheduled time.
• Ability to use all bus operating equipment.