Posting dates: 7/6/2017 - 7/26/2017
Part Time Bus Operators will work only 30 - 32 hours a week.
All applicants must apply online

DALLAS AREA RAPID TRANSIT
JOB POSTING

(* indicates requisition 5334)

Job Title*:Bus Student Operator P/T  Beginning Pay*:$16.11 hourly 
Section*:Bus Training-Student  Job Code:3347 
Division*:East Dallas Transportation  FLSA/EEO:Non-exempt/Service and Maintenance 
Department*:Bus Operations-Operators    

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 patrons.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Operates DART owned vehicles on prescribed routes as directed.
  2. Operates two-way bus radio system in accordance with DART established rules and regulations and the Federal Communication Commission (FCC).
  3. Collects/records bus fares in accordance with DART procedures.
  4. Answers route questions and announcements from patrons and general public.
  5. Provides assistance to patrons as required.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Note: An equivalent combination of related education and experience may be substituted for the below stated minimums excluding High School Diploma, GED, Licenses, or Certifications.

  1. High school or general education diploma (GED).
  2. Five (5) years experience in the operation of a motor vehicle and one (1) year in a customer service environment.
  3. Valid Texas Commercial Drivers License (CDL) to include passenger endorsement; no Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) conviction within the last sixty (60) consecutive months, not more than one (1) DWI on driving record, and not more than three (3) convictions of moving violations on driving record within the last thirty- six (36) months.
  4. Must pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) medical examination prior to hire and periodically as a condition of continued employment. Applicants and employees in these designated safety-sensitive positions are subject to DOT/FTA regulations which include DOT preemployment drug testing and random alcohol and drug testing as a condition of continued employment.
  5. Must pass a technical knowledge test
  6. Ability to work variable shifts, irregular hours, and to be available for work on short notice.
  7. Independent judgment to make decisions in the absence of guidance from others and to plan and carry out work assignments in situations where the procedures have been established.
  8. Interpersonal skill to effectively and sensitively communicate with all levels of supervisory and non-supervisory employees, patrons/customers, public, and others both inside and outside of DART ; must be able to communicate in the English Language (orally and written).
  9. Occasional standing and walking;when walking to vehicle, will be on uneven surfaces;frequent to continuous vehicle operation and sitting;lifting/pulling up to an estimated 50lbs of force, to lift up a seat on the bus/rail car or to pull a lever; frequent to continuous use of hands for grasping; frequent to continous use of hands for pushing and pulling;occasional to continuous use of feet for movement of foot controls;occasional pushing and pulling of objects to include individual or bench seats, interior and exterior panels;occasional bending;occasional to continous twisting; occasional to continous reaching at waist and chest levels, at times reaching behind while in seated position; rare kneeling and or squatting;occasional to continous climbing into vehicle using steps;minimal hand exposure to vibration;variation in frequency in all of the above activities may occur with specified routes.
  10. Ability to demonstrate a fiduciary obligation to section, division, department, and DART in handling materials and information of a confidential nature.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:
Reports to Asst Mgr Training *

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Exposure to all seasonal environmental conditions to include: heat, cold, humidity, rain, snow; high winds,sleet, etc; Dirt and dust

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. The statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may perform other duties as assigned.

DART is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, supporting diversity in the workplace. M/F/D/V

Last Updated: 6/22/2017 doc_id=1097608011952
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