Bus Operator Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Pay: $23.69/hr

Why Drive For Us:

• Health Insurance
• Delta Dental Plan
• VSP Vision Plan
• Seven (7) paid holidays
• Paid vacation after one year of service
• Up to eight (8) paid PTO days
• Up to (3) days bereavement leave
• Teamsters sponsored Pension Plan
• Company 401K Plan
• Company paid $10K life insurance
• Uniforms provided 

Knowledge and Experience:

• Must be minimum 21 years of age
• 3 years verifiable valid Drivers license
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a CA CDL class B license with passenger endorsement
• Must have clean driving record – DMV printout required for the last 10 years
• Must have stable work history

Skills:

• Excellent customer service skills
• Positive attitude and enjoy working with the general public
• Attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Exceptional judgement
• Fast learner
• Able to follow directions
• Time management skills

Key Accountabilities:

Customer Service

• Ensure customers feel welcome
• Effectively communicate with passengers especially in the event of service disruptions
• Provide passengers with assistance as needed
• Accommodate passengers with information such as schedule, guidance, ect.

Safety

• Ensure safe on-road operations while maintaining on-time performance
• Familiarity with assigned routing and detours
• Awareness of ADA Policies and Procedures
• Understanding of ADA Compliance
• Proper operation of all wheelchair lifts, for each bus model
• Report immediately to dispatch any vehicular accident or passenger incident and follow the incident and accident reporting procedures
• Comply with all requirements of the Road Traffic Safety Management System
• Comply with the rules, laws and regulations relating to road safety
• Report any situation posing a risk to road safety to supervisor
• Promote road safety when driving a vehicle

Operations

• Collect the prescribed fares and notify dispatch of any type of fare evasion or fraud
• Perform pre and post trip inspections and enter all defects into the system
• Follow exact deadhead routing and their assigned revenue service routes
• Depart the start of each route exactly on-time and never operate ahead of schedule
• Report any problems that may disrupt scheduled service
• Perform other duties as assigned

Physical Demands and Work Environment: 

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodation may be requested to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

All roles may entail, to varying extents, the following physical demands:

• Long periods (potentially exceeding 8 hours per day) of walking, standing, sitting, bending, pushing, pulling, climbing, lifting, balancing, stooping, twisting, squatting, handling materials, repetitive hand-wrist motions, and traversing uneven surfaces;
• Exposure to both extreme heat and cold;
• Exposure to loud noises, fumes, and airborne particles;

In addition to the above demands inherent in every role, the following roles may entail unique physical demands, including:

• Operators/Drivers may work inside or outside vehicles and may operate vehicles for over 8 hours per day.
• Operations Supervisors and Managers may split their work between an office setting looking at a computer screen/electronic device and active transit field locations driving in a vehicle.
• Maintenance Employees may be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals in a ventilated maintenance shop and may work with personal computers, laptops, electronic hand-held devices, complex electrical schematics, diagnostic software and testing devices, and other heavy machinery.
• Office Staff may work indoors in air-conditioned or well-ventilated facilities, including offices and cubicle spaces equipped with a telephone and computer and may entail typing or looking at a computer screen.

Additional Statements:

• Drug screening:Pursuant to Department of Transportation regulations, employment for safety-sensitive positions will be contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug screen and a physical examination. Keolis maintains a drug-free workplace. Employment will also be contingent upon completion of a background check consistent with applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. 
• Safety commitment:Safety is a way of life at Keolis. By placing safety first, we ensure the wellbeing of our employees, customers, and communities. Together we can become the safest transportation company in the world. 
• Environmental commitment:Keolis is committed to protecting the environment by minimizing the impact of our operations on the communities where we operate.
• EEO statement:Our policy is to afford Equal Employment Opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, sex, religion, age, creed, marital status, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy status, genetic information, veteran status, gender identification, or any other status protected by applicable law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact KTA-HR@keolisna.com. Keolis complies with federal and state disability laws and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants. 
• Work authorization: “Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Keolis does not sponsor visas for this position”
• Disclaimer and closing statement:The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job. Keolis is committed to offering our employees competitive compensation and benefits, opportunities for development and growth throughout an exciting and rewarding career, and the safest work environment possible.