Bus Operator

SporTran Transit - Shreveport, LA

Full-time

Shreveport, LA

About the position

The Bus Operator is responsible for safely operating transit buses in revenue service according to the State of Louisiana traffic regulations, transporting passengers over established city routes according to a required time schedule. The position requires a valid Commercial Driver's License with Passenger Endorsement. Operators will collect and count passenger fares, verify valid passes and identification cards, conduct ridership surveys, report bus stop and bus shelter problems, and handle delays due to accidents, street closures, and passenger misconduct incidents. Additionally, they will provide passengers with information regarding bus routes, answer service questions, and announce major bus stops and transfer points. The role also involves enforcing company policies regulating passenger conduct and operating other bus-related equipment including wheelchair lifts, ramps, and two-way radio systems.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate transit buses in revenue service according to traffic regulations.
• Transport passengers over established city routes according to required time schedule.
• Collect and count passenger fares and verify valid passes and identification cards.
• Conduct ridership surveys and report bus stop and bus shelter problems.
• Report delays due to accidents, street closures, and passenger misconduct incidents.
• Provide passengers with information regarding bus routes and answer service questions.
• Announce major bus stops and transfer points.
• Enforce company policies regulating passenger conduct.
• Operate other bus-related equipment including wheelchair lifts, ramps, and two-way radio systems.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Possess a valid Commercial Driver's License with Passenger Endorsement.
• Available to work varying shifts including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Able to pass physical agility tests with no limitations on upper or lower back.
• Able to walk, kneel, bend, push and/or pull to complete moderate to heavy lifting.
• Available to work the extra board six days per week after successful completion of orientation and training.

Nice-to-haves

• Skilled in safe driving practices and good public relations.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to deal with difficult situations and understand the views and concerns of others.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a diverse workforce.
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to work independently and complete assignments within given parameters.

Benefits

• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) compliance.
• Safety-sensitive position with pre-employment drug testing.
• Background checks and clean driving records required.