Salary: $17.59 Hourly
Location : 416 Kenmore Blvd, Akron
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 202400025
Division: Operations
Department: Operators Part-time
Opening Date: 10/30/2024
Closing Date: 12/27/2024 5:00 PM Eastern
Description
Position Summary: The Bus Operator drives a company-owned vehicle to pick up and drop off passengers on a specific route in a safe and professional manner. Operators may sign for fixed routes, demand response or trippers. The route schedules vary depending on whether the operator is driving a fixed route run or demand response service.
Wage: Starts at $17.59 per hour for training, with a top wage of $31.99 attainable at 4 years.
Reporting Relationships: Responsible to the Operations Manager, but will routinely take written and verbal instructions from road supervisors and/or dispatchers for day to day operations. There are no direct or indirect reports for this position.
Examples of Duties
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions described in this position description. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this position description.

• Operate all types of METRO RTA vehicles, as assigned.
• Monitor passenger counts as requested.
• Provide excellent customer service while transporting passengers timely, safely, and efficiently.
• Collect all applicable fare (money, tickets, passes, transfers) from passengers.
• Complete pre-trip inspections to ensure safe condition of coach.
• Assist passengers with schedule information when applicable.
• Complete incident/accident reports as needed.
• May assist with route training of bus operators.

Typical Qualifications
Experience and/or Educational Requirements: Must have a valid Ohio Driver's License.
Must have no more than 2 points.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Some customer service experience preferred
Must have a valid Temporary CDL Class B permit with Passenger Endorsement, General Knowledge and Air Brakes sections (by the start date) and the ability to obtain and maintain a valid CDL Class B with Passenger Endorsement.
Supplemental Information
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
Operators must be able to pass a D.O.T. physical examination. Operators must take and pass drug and/or alcohol tests in accordance with METRO's Drug and Alcohol Abuse Policy.
Physical demands of the job include the following:

• Operators must be able to pass a D.O.T. physical examination.
• Operators must take and pass drug and/or alcohol tests in accordance with METRO's Drug and Alcohol Abuse Policy.
• Standing - Frequently
• Walking - Frequently
• Sitting - Frequently
• Lifting - Occasionally
• Carrying - Occasionally
• Pushing - Occasionally
• Pulling - Occasionally
• Climbing - Frequently
• Kneeling - Occasionally
• Reaching - Frequently

Work Environment:

• 10% Indoors
• 90% Out Doors
• With direct exposure to diesel fumes and odors. The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job necessary for its classification and shall not be interpreted as a detailed description of all the work processes that may be inherent in the job.

When applying, please provide any previous employer's contact information for up to the past 12 years.
METRO rewards its team members by supplying an exceptional benefits package that delivers quality and value while satisfying the diverse needs of our workforce. METRO provides or offers the following:

• Competitive compensation, awarded according to job description and experience or according to union contract.
• Generous benefits including Medical, RX, Dental, vision, AD&D, Life Insurance provided at one low cost premium. METRO also offers a very low deductible, out-of-pocket maximum, and co-insurance for both individual and family coverage.
• Contribution towards gym or other exercise program.
• Discounts on various items, such as phones and computers.
• Paid holidays, personal days, and vacation.
• Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) and picks-up 3% of your required contribution.
• A voluntary Deferred Compensation program
• An Employee Assistance program
• An Educational Reimbursement program