Bus Operator

Job Description:
 

Position Open Until Filled
Please note that only complete applications will be considered. When you apply for open positions, you must complete the work history section by including all information from your last three (3) employers (to include ten (10) years of verifiable work history). Work history must be complete with addresses, phone numbers and dates along with detailed work duties (do not write "see resume"). Please refer to the "How to Apply" instructions on our website: http://www.golynx.com/careers/how-apply.stml  

Information you need to know before applying:

• You must possess a valid Florida CDL license; Class B with airbrakes and passenger endorsement to apply.
• Bus operator applicants who are offered employment, will receive a conditional offer of employment contingent on satisfactory pre-employment criminal history check, employment verification(s), background check, driver’s license check, pre-employment DOT drug screen and physical, and receive a medical examiner's certificate for a minimum of one year.
• Must be able to work days, nights, Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, split shifts, split days off, and any hours assigned.
• Bus Operator training is 8 weeks without any interruptions or calling off any days.

JOB SUMMARY:

• Bus Operators transport passengers by operating any type of passenger bus on regularly scheduled links, observing all state and municipal traffic laws, observing all safety rules and strictly adhering to time schedules.

DUTIES:

• Performs DOT pre-trip inspections.
• Answers passenger questions courteously.
• Calls out stops.
• Issues slips for fare refunds; issues and collects transfers.
• Observes all state and municipal traffic laws.
• Observes all safety rules.
• Strictly adheres to time schedules.
• Monitors fare and ticket collection.
• Verifies that appropriate passes are being used.
• Writes daily reports such as transfers collected, coach mileage, special fares and tickets collected, time cards for hours worked and completes memorandum cards.
• Completes trouble card for mechanical difficulties of bus assigned.
• Performs other duties of similar nature as may be required.
• Completes Bus Condition Reports.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Skills in customer service.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to physically sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to pass a drug screen.
• Must possess a valid Florida Commercial Driver License (CDL), Class A or B with a Passenger endorsement and airbrakes.
• Ability to communicate in English on the work site.
• Familiarity with and ability to use a computer.        
• Ability to maintain DOT physical for one year.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Clean driving record.
• Full-time:  Ability to work days, nights, weekends, holidays, split shifts, split days off and any hours assigned.
• Part-time:  Ability to work mornings, afternoons and/or weekends.  Not allowed to work over 30 hours per week.
• High School diploma or GED desired.

LYNX fully commits itself to providing equal opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, or disability.

SALARY: Pay rate during training:  $14.00 per hour
Pay rate after training:  $15.24 per hour

For more information about the benefits we offer,
please visit: http://www.golynx.com/careers/benefits.stml