Bus Operator

Hillsborough Area Regional Transit - Tampa, FL

Tampa, FL

Administration of Economic Programs

About the position

This position provides safe and timely operation of the Authority's mass transit vehicles. Transit Operators observes all state and local traffic laws and all safety rules and adheres to time schedules.

Responsibilities

• Performs pre-strip inspections of Transit vehicles as required by the Federal Department of Transportation (FDOT).
• Operates various types of mass transit vehicles utilizing defensive driving techniques and according to guidelines established by the Authority.
• Answers passengers' questions relative to connecting routes, discharge zones, schedules and fares utilizing various modes of communication.
• Collects and accounts for fares.
• Picks up assigned route materials from the dispatcher.
• Operates transit service on time, adhering to designated time points on pocket/public schedules.
• Operates all special needs equipment as requested and/or required.
• Prepares factual and concise accident and incident reports to submit to Dispatcher as required.
• Reports mechanical defects, road hazards, vehicle or equipment malfunctions, and other service related concerns.
• Conducts special surveys, passenger counts and distributes company information as needed.
• Operates all various types of wheelchair lifts and securement systems.
• Responsible for courteous and tactful interaction with the public.

Requirements

• High School graduate or G.E.D. certificate, preferred.
• Three years of driving experience (commercial and/or non-commercial) preferred.
• Must be minimum eighteen (18) years of age.
• Florida Driver's License; (CDL) Class 'A or B' with 'P' (Passenger) endorsement.
• A clean driving record; no more than seven (7) points in the last three (3) years.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of defensive driving techniques.
• Knowledge of rules, regulations, procedures and policies of the Authority.
• Knowledge of geographical area of county and city.
• Knowledge of HART schedules and routes.

Benefits

• Safe and healthy work environment.
• Appropriate safety and equipment training for all personnel.