Bus Driver (Coach Operator)
Orange County Transportation Authority - Orange, CA
posted 4 days ago
About the position
Join our OC Bus Driver team and keep Orange County moving! Why OCTA: Discover work that moves you in a dynamic and innovative setting. Be part of a team delivering Orange County's transportation network of today and creating a vision for the future. OCTA is the county's transportation planning commission and public transit operator. With a focus on safety and accountability, we plan, fund, and implement countywide projects that include bus and rail transit, freeways and express lanes, rideshare, microtransit, paratransit, active transportation, and environmental programs. We're passionate about creating a balanced, equitable and sustainable transportation system that reflects the diverse travel needs of the county's 34 cities and 3.2 million residents. Our employees rated OCTA as a top workplace in Orange County. Come join us on our mission of keeping Orange County moving. Overview: Responsible for safely operating all types of agency motor coaches and on-board equipment to transport passengers over specified routes. Effective, May 1, 2024, the hourly rate for this position is: - Training (6 weeks): $22.37/Hour - Upon certification (after training): $23.35/Hour - After 6 months: $24.26/Hour - Top rate after 4 years: $35.60/Hour - Six (6) month increases are subject to terms of Collective Bargaining Agreement This position will remain open until filled.
Responsibilities
- Safely operates a motor coach on a specified route, making required stops for passengers at designated terminals and stops.
- Maintains time schedules; issues transfers and collects fares.
- Assists passengers by answering bus service questions; announcing transfer points, major intersections, and destination points; assists persons with disabilities to board and depart the coach and provides assistance to passengers as may be required to ensure optimum customer service and courtesy.
- Complies with written and posted traffic regulations and agency policies and procedures.
- Records and reports needed motor coach adjustments or repairs.
- Completes and submits accident and trouble reports on date accident or trouble occurred.
- Reports accidents, law violations, and other incidents, as appropriate.
- Performs related duties as required.
Requirements
- Applicants may apply with a Class C driver's license.
- At the time of application, must provide evidence of meeting the following state-mandated requirements for a Commercial Driver License or Permit: Minimum age of 21, Physical strength and dexterity to complete the physical aspects of the job, Demonstrated regular & successful work history, Provide a DMV print-out of the driver's record, issued not more than 30 days prior to date of application, Physical strength and dexterity to complete the physical aspects of the required training program.
- The Authority reviews your driving history against a high standard and will be considered acceptable if you meet the following requirements: No DMV points within 3 years from your application date, No accidents where applicant contributed to cause within 3 years from your application date, Have appeared in court, as requested, Have paid fines, as requested, Are free from any serious traffic convictions such as: Evading an officer, Hit and run, Excessive speed, Speed contest, Reckless driving, Leaving the scene of an accident, Driving under the influence.
Nice-to-haves
- Knowledge of California State Motor Vehicle Code.
- Principles and practices of public relations and customer service.
- Verbal and written communications skills.
- Effective interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
