Bus Driver
Company: RATP Dev
Location: Santa Maria
Posted on: September 15, 2023
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Job Description:
Under general supervision, operates a variety of transit
vehicles such as Diesel, Gas, and Electric Transit Buses, Cutaways,
and light vehicles; transports passengers along a specific route
and makes designated stops as required; accepts fares, issues
transfers, gives general directional information; and performs
related duties as required.Employees in this class, upon completion
of the RATP Dev USA/TAPCO Training Program, are assigned to operate
various types of transit equipment for RATP Dev USA and the Santa
Maria Regional Transit. Transit Operators are expected to operate
equipment according to rules, regulations, and procedures relative
to safety and good service, including shuttling transit equipment.
In addition, incumbents have responsibility for the preparation of
reports relating to accidents and other occurrences involving the
general public and RATP Dev USA/SMRT.EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND
ESSENTIAL DUTIES1. Conducts pre-operational inspection of the
transit vehicle, in accordance with federal and state laws and
departmental regulations, to ensure it is functioning properly.2.
Inspects the passenger compartment of the vehicle to ensure it is
free from hazards (such as spills, loose handrails and stanchions,
defective seats, etc.) and that the video camera lenses are not
obscured.3. Safely navigates the vehicle through traffic along
assigned routes, under various environmental conditions, in
accordance with traffic laws and departmental regulations.4.
Operates the disability access lifts to assist people in
wheelchairs onto the vehicle and properly secures their wheelchairs
when they are on the vehicle.5. Collects fares from passengers and
issues transfers; checks passenger transfers, fast passes, and
electronic passes to ensure they are valid.6. Uses vehicle's
intercom system to communicate instructions to passengers and to
call out vehicle stops and transfer points.7. Responds to
customers' questions regarding routes, directions, fares and
transfers.8. Conducts a post-operational inspection of the outside
of the vehicle to detect defects and body damage, broken windows,
and graffiti.9. Contacts Central Control regarding various
emergencies such as medical emergencies, vehicle malfunctions,
vehicle evacuations etc. and/or circumstances that may affect
service such as heavy traffic, road hazards, road obstructions
etc.10. Completes accident, incident and/or miscellaneous reports
to document unusual occurrences.11. Performs related duties and
responsibilities as assigned.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND
ABILITIESKnowledge of: traffic laws, regulations, and procedures
(including the rules of the road, right of way, etc); departmental
rules and regulations; how to safely operate various transit
vehicles; procedures used to secure various transit vehicles.Skill
in: safely driving various transit vehicles in heavy traffic and
under various environmental conditions (such as rain, nightfall,
and fog); using mirrors to view objects behind and to the sides of
the driver; operating wheelchair lift platforms.Ability to:
effectively communicate with passengers, including interacting with
irate and agitated people; effectively communicate and interact
with Supervisors, co-workers, Dispatch, SMRT officials, and
emergency personnel; read and understand written materials (such as
training materials, departmental rules, DMV Handbook, etc.); follow
written driving directions (such as Route Sheets); accurately
complete departmental forms and reports; read maps; read,
interpret, and respond to traffic signs and signals; perform basic
mathematical computations.Job Type: Full-timePay: From $21.00 per
hourBenefits:* 401(k)* 401(k) matching* Dental insurance*
Disability insurance* Employee assistance program* Health
insurance* Life insurance* Paid time off* Paid training* Referral
program* Uniform allowance* Vision insuranceSchedule:* Day shift*
Monday to Friday* Weekend availabilityAbility to commute/relocate:*
Santa Maria, CA 93455: Reliably commute or planning to relocate
before starting work (Required)License/Certification:* Driver's
License (Required)Work Location: In person
Keywords: RATP Dev, Santa Maria , Bus Driver, Professions , Santa Maria, California
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