About This Role
Driving a transit bus on designated routes in a safe, courteous, and efficient manner is the core of this position. The role involves providing excellent customer service and ensuring the safety of all passengers.
Responsibilities
- Drive buses daily on designated routes throughout the JT system, as assigned
- Conduct all operations in accordance with established rules and standards, keeping safety as the first priority
- Provide excellent customer service to the public
- Handle fares, provide route and scheduling information, conduct daily pre-trip inspections, complete necessary paperwork, sweep buses, and maintain a timely schedule
- Secure mobility devices safely on buses
- Follow all safety regulations, policies, and procedures; report all unsafe conditions and acts to supervisor; report all accidents to the supervisor immediately whenever possible; follow recognized safe work practices
- Perform other special projects and other job duties as assigned or required during regular and non-business hours
- Perform duties and assume responsibilities that are outside the scope of work duties when the City Manager has declared a City disaster or the City Emergency Operations Center has been initiated
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- A minimum of three (3) years of driving experience
- If not already fully licensed for commercial driving with passenger endorsement and no air brake restrictions, must possess a valid Commercial Driver Learning Permit, issued from the State Motor Vehicle Department, and present to Human Resources upon date of hire
- Possession or ability to obtain and maintain a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with passenger endorsement and no air brake restrictions within forty-five (45) calendar days of date of hire
- Excellent driving record, as reported by State Motor Vehicle Department
- Excellent prior work record
- Experience transporting passengers (coach/school bus, transit bus, paratransit, shuttle van, minibus/cutaway)
Important Details
- Reports to: Transit Operations Supervisor or designee
- Has regular work contact with Assistant Transit Director, Transit Maintenance Supervisor, Transit Director, City employees, and general public
- Supervises: None
About the Company
The City of Janesville strives to sustain a community culture where differences are recognized, understood, and appreciated, and recognizes the importance of developing an environment where diversity is not merely accepted but embraced and celebrated. As public servants, they believe everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. To this end, they diligently recruit and retain the most talented employees in an environment that fosters maximizing one’s potential, and encourage individuals from all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences to consider employment with the City of Janesville and serve the residents of “Wisconsin’s Park Place”.
