Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Job Classification Specification
BUS OPERATOR (F/T)
Pay Grade U31
Basic Function
Under close supervision, operates public transit buses, collects fares, transports passengers, and performs safety inspection of bus equipment. |
Classification Characteristics
Differs from Bus Operator (Part-time) in that Bus Operator (Full-time) works a minimum of 40 hours per week. |
Supervised by: Transportation Manager; Asst Transportation Manager; Transit Operations Supervisor, Division Operations
Supervises:
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Work Environment
In order to achieve Metro’s goals in support of its mission, potential candidates are
required to commit and continuously practice and demonstrate the following work values:
- Safety – To ensure that our employees, passengers
and the general public’s safety is always our first consideration.
- Service Excellence – To provide safe, clean, reliable,
on-time, courteous service for our clients and customers.
- Workforce Development – To make Metro a learning organization
that attracts, develops, motivates and retains a world-class workforce.
- Accountability for Performance and Fiscal Responsibility – To manage every taxpayer and customer-generated dollar as if it were coming from our own pocket and ensure the highest possible return on investment.
- Innovation and Technology – To actively participate in identifying
best practices for continuous improvement.
- Sustainability – To reduce, reuse and recycle all internal resources
and reduce green-house gas emissions.
- Integrity – To rely on the professional ethics and honesty of every
Metro employee.
- Teamwork – To actively blend our individual talents to achieve world-class
performance and service.
- Civil Rights – To actively promote compliance with all civil rights statutes,
regulations and policies.
- Community – To actively engage with the Community as it relates to Metro interest/services.
Examples of Duties
- Memorizes routes, transfer points, and fare structures for all lines assigned divisions
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Performs a complete pre-pull-out inspection of bus, safety checks equipment, and informs mechanic when adjustments or repairs are necessary
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Refers to and implements route maps, time schedules, and instructions for pull-outs, line service, pull-ins, and off-route trips
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Collects and counts fares, issues transfer tickets, and transports passengers on public transit buses
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Provides schedule, route, and fare information to passengers seeking assistance
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Operates wheelchair lift and assists passengers with disabilities in boarding, riding, and alighting in a safe manner which may include pushing a wheelchair up & down the ramp
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Secures wheelchairs of passengers with disabilities and clearly communicates the action being taken
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Receives and transmits two-way radio messages involving accidents, emergencies, criminal activities, or other authorized Metro business
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Line instructs student trainees and regular operators learning specific bus line routes
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Reports hazardous or dangerous conditions along bus route and at passenger loading zones, including such hazards as unusual traffic, road conditions, obstructions, construction, and potential criminal activity
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Writes reports and completes forms
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Contributes to ensuring that the EEO policies and programs of Metro are carried out
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Essential Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- State and local traffic laws, ordinances, and regulations involved in the operation of vehicles
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Vehicle safety rules and regulations
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Basic money and time concepts
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Ability to:
- Operate Metro vehicles and equipment safely and efficiently
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Work independently in a highly-structured environment
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Exercise sound judgment in stressful situations
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Understand and follow detailed oral and written instructions
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Communicate courteously and effectively with other employees and the public
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Decipher and successfully encounter traffic patterns flows and potential road hazards
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Recognize existing or potential mechanical defects, problems, or maladjustments
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Push, pull and lift up to 35 pounds
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Push and pull wheelchair up to 275 pounds
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Bend with both knees and back, squat and/or kneel when securing a wheelchair
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Quickly and accurately count money at a glance
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Read small printed material
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Perceive patrons at bus stops from great distances
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Read, write, speak, and understand English
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Minimum Qualifications
Potential candidates interested in the BUS OPERATOR (F/T) position MUST meet
the following requirements:
- 21 years of age
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6 months of public contact or customer service experience
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Valid California Class C drivers license
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Possess a valid US drivers license for at least two years
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Good driving record as verified by an H-6 DMV printout
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Able to obtain a BP Permit prior to offer of employment and BP License before completion of training
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Must have satisfactory attendance and work performance records as verified by reference check prior to offer of employment
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Special Conditions
- Good driving record for the past 5 years
- Positions in this classification are considered safety sensitive under Federal Transit Administration (FTA) drug and alcohol regulations
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Positions in this classification are considered safety sensitive under Federal Transit Administration (FTA) drug and alcohol regulations. |
Disclaimer
This job specification is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.
Date Originally Created: 5/15/1995
Date Last Revised: 3/11/2013
SMART (UTU): 0850