Bus Student Operator

$25.22 - $25.22

$25.22

Country:

United States of America

Address:

201 N PEAK ST

City:

DALLAS, TX 75203

FLSA:

Non - Exempt

Professionals:

08 - Service and Maintenance (EEO-4-United States of America), 8C - Bus - Operators (EEO-SubCategory)

General Summary:

Operates Dallas Area Rapid Transit's (DART) revenue vehicles (bus) in a safe, dependable, efficient, and on-time manner to provide transportation services for customers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

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  Safely operates DART owned vehicles in revenue and non-revenue service on prescribed routes while in strict compliance with DART policies, directives and procedures and all applicable traffic laws and regulations.

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  Communicates via two-way bus radio system in accordance with DART established rules and regulations.

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  Provides customer service information in a courteous, professional manner. This includes operating the automated stop announcements system and/or stating stop and public information announcements over the public address system, and properly answering questions and solving transit-related concerns of passengers.

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  Operates farebox, inspects various bus passes and fare media in a professional, courteous manner. Also records and maintains passenger counts as necessary.

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  Maintains working knowledge of streets, current bus routes, and stops within the DART service area as well as current fare structure and bus pass programs. Includes stocking, maintaining, and distributing customer literature related to routes, schedules and service updates as needed onboard the bus.

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  Completes accident and incident reports thoroughly, accurately, and legibly as necessary at the end of scheduled shifts.

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  Performs required pre and post trip inspections of assigned equipment, reporting items for repair.

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  Complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in operating the bus. This includes providing accessibility for disabled passengers to board and de-board and safely securing such passengers in a courteous manner, announcing designated stops and pre-testing all customers accessibility equipment during pre-trip inspections.

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  Performs other duties as assigned.

Works in an environment where there is exposure to dust, noise, or temperature. May be exposed to unpleasant working conditions to include dust, noise, temperature, weather, petroleum products, and chemicals, assuming incumbent is observing all policies and procedures, safety precautions and regulations, and using all protective clothing and devices provided.