Provisional Bus Operator

$22.57 - $41.11Starting Salary: $26.84 per hour (Step 2)Use your excellent Customer Service skills and join our team as a Santa Cruz METRO Bus Driver! No bus driving experience is needed. We offer extensive paid training programs so that when you get behind the wheel, you already have the skills and confidence you need to drive our buses! At METRO, you will enjoy a competitive salary, CALPERS pension, a robust health/dental/vision benefit program, public service loan forgiveness program, 457 plans, career development, free bus passes, and longevity pay.Definition:Under supervision, transports passengers and operates transit buses on a fixed schedule in all phases of transit operations. Example of Duties and Responsibilities:Operates transit buses and related equipment including passenger lifts.Transports passengers.Collects fare and operate ticket and pass validation equipment.Performs ridership surveys.Reports bench, sign and shelter problems.Operates mobile radio unit.Coordinates passenger transfers and reports operations delays.Prepares accident and incident reports and maintains simple records.Make recommendations for safety and route improvements.Complies with District safe driving program.May perform office, dispatch and revenue collection duties and may utilize Districtcomputer hardware and software when assigned.Performs other related duties as assigned.Employment Standards:Knowledge of:Safe driving practices.Basic skills in time calculation and map reading.Ability to:Safely operate all District buses.Perform simple math calculations.Deal courteously and effectively with the public.Understand the problems of the elderly and handicapped and deal with them in a tactful manner.Handle difficult and emergency situations calmly.Read English and speak and write English clearly.Operate mobile radio unit.Willingness and ability to work unusual hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.Other Conditions of Employment:Special RequirementsPossession of a current motor vehicle license and the ability to obtain a California Class B driver's permit prior to appointment.Driving record at date of hire must be consistent with SCMTD's standards for this position.Good attendance record in previous employment.Safe driving record.Must pass requisite background check.