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JOB SUMMARY:

The Bus Operator A is responsible for safely transporting passengers along assigned fixed routes while providing exceptional customer service and maintaining strict adherence to all federal, state, and local transportation regulations.  This safety-sensitive position requires a valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) A or B and include passenger and airbrakes endorsement. All candidates must have a commitment to safe driving practices, reliability, and professionalism.  Bus operators perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections, maintain route, schedules, collect fares as required, assist passengers, and ensure a safe and welcoming environment for the public.  Successful candidates demonstrate excellent communication skills, sound judgement, and a strong dedication to safety and customer satisfaction.

Pay rate: $24.14 per hour (Yearly Pay Increases Based on Union Contract Up to Current Top Pay - $32.62/hourly)

Safety-Sensitive:

This position is considered safety-sensitive and is subject to drug and alcohol testing, including but not limited to pre-employment testing, post-accident testing and random testing, under Federal Transportation Administration (FTA) drug and alcohol regulations, and U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, 49 CFR Part 40 and Part 655.

Day in the life:

• Safely operates passenger buses.
• Performs DOT pre-trip inspections.
• Answers passenger questions courteously.
• Provides exceptional customer service.
• Learns and adheres to assigned driving routes.
• Observes all state and municipal traffic laws.
• Observes all safety rules.
• Strictly adheres to time schedules.
• Monitors fare and ticket collection.
• Issues slip for fare refunds; issues and collects transfers.
• Verifies that appropriate passes are being used.
• Writes daily reports such as transfers collected, coach mileage, special fares and tickets collected, timecards for hours worked and completes memorandum cards.
• Complete Bus Condition Reports.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature as may be required.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Skills in customer service.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to meet the attendance requirements of the job.
• Ability to learn routes.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Class A or B with a Passenger Endorsement and airbrakes.
• Must pass a DOT drug test and DOT physical and maintain a Medical Examiner’s Certificate with at least a one-year expiration date.
• Ability to physically sit for extended periods of time.
• Familiarity with and ability to use a computer and two-way radio.

 Education & Experience:

• Clean driving record.
• Full-time: Ability to workdays, nights, weekends, holidays, split shifts, split days off and any hours assigned.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• High School diploma or GED desired. 

Why work at LYNX

• Local Driving Only for Fixed Route
  
• Full-Time Hours GUARANTEED
• Free Employee Only Health Insurance 
  
• Free Life Insurance 1x salary
  
• Paid Holidays
  
• Paid Vacation & Sick Leave
  
• Employee Wellness Center (Gym)
  
• Retirement Contribution (401A) with Match
  
• Dental, Vision, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance Available 

Information you need to know before applying:

• You must possess a valid active Florida CDL license; Class A or B with AIRBRAKES and PASSENGER endorsement to apply.
• Must be able to workdays, nights, Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, split shifts, split days off, and any hours assigned.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Must be able to successfully pass the LYNX Bus Operator Training Program.
• Must be able to complete a paid 8-week training program
• Attendance and punctuality are mandatory.
• No absences allowed during training.
• Hours during training vary and will include some weekends. Training start times may be as early as 4:00am.   

Sponsorship Notice:LYNX does not sponsor employment-based visas, including H-1B. All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment. 

NOTE: Applications are reviewed as received and only those applicants who fully meet the established qualifications will be contacted by HR to participate in the screening process