Part Time Bus Operators Job in Ithaca 14850, New York US
Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit, Inc. (TCAT) is looking for Part - Time Bus Operators to be responsible for driving a transit bus on fixed routes in the TCAT service area. Must be 21 years of age, have a clean commercial driver's license or willingness to obtain one, and good customer service skills. TCAT will train for passenger endorsement. Background check and pre-employment drug testing are required. All jobs are in Ithaca, NY.
Essential Functions:
- Drive a transit bus on fixed routes, as assigned, in the TCAT service area.
- Maintain route time schedules and comply with instructions
- Monitor fare collection
- Create and maintain a positive and friendly atmosphere providing the customer polite and courteous service at all times.
- Provide information and direction to the public through listening and interacting with the customers with the intent to help meet his/her needs.
- Maintain appropriate levels of passenger comfort and safety in the following areas:
- Special seating requirements, Passenger deportment, Physical environment, Boarding and disembarking
- Comply with Americans with Disabilities Act standards as established by the operations department including operating the wheelchair lift, assisting passengers with transfers and making stop announcements at major bus stops.
- Perform pre-trip vehicle inspection checks as required by NYS law before departing the garage; complete Driver's Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR).
Qualifications:
- Must possess high school diploma or equivalent.
- Possess clean and valid Commercial Drivers' License.
- Be able to meet NYS Vehicle and Traffic Law’s 19-A requirements including physical examination.
- Must pass a pre-employment drug test and be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
- Possess good knowledge of safe driving practices, vehicle traffic laws and regulations.
- Must be able to drive in all types of weather.
- Possess good communication and customer service skills and be able to deal with customers and fellow workers in a positive manner.
For additional information on the open position, please check out our website at tcatbus.com
TCAT, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, sex, national origin, age, military status, marital status, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, gender identity or expression, or any other basis that would be a violation of any applicable federal, state or local law.