Job description
The Broward County Transportation Department is seeking
qualified candidates for the position of Bus Operator.
Thereafter Step $28.69
a flat sign-on bonus of $1,000.00, less applicable taxes and withholdings, will be paid to new hire Bus Operator employees after they successfully complete their six (6) month Bus Operator probationary period and fulfill a complete year (12 months) as a Bus Operator.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Possession of valid Florida Class A/B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Air Brake and Passenger Transport Endorsement or Florida Class A/B Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) with Air Brake and Passenger Transport Endorsement three (3) weeks prior to start date.
Licensed driver for at least three (3) years (time spent driving on a Learner's Permit does not count toward this requirement) and must meet the following requirements:
- No more than one (1) moving violation in the past three (3) years
- No At-Fault accidents in the last three (3) years
- No Failures to Appear or Failures to Pay, in the last three (3) years
- No Reckless Driving within the last seven (7) years
- No Driving Under the Influence (DUI) within the last seven (7) years. Two (2) convictions (lifetime) for DUI is an automatic disqualification
- No suspensions within the last three (3) years (one (1) suspension for PIP permitted)
- No Manslaughter resulting from the operation of a motor vehicle
- No Hit-Run, or Hit-Run Property Damage
- No Reckless Driving causing injury
- No Driving Under the Influence causing injury
- No combination of any violations that indicate a pattern of irresponsibility or poor judgment
Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and various shifts and locations.
NATURE OF WORK
This is vehicle operation work in transporting passengers of a mass transit system. Additionally, this position requires SUN-Sational Customer Service during each shift and all public transactions.
Work involves operating diesel powered passenger buses over prescribed fixed routes within assigned areas. Responsibilities include operating the vehicle carefully, safely, and within the prescribed time schedule. Work is performed within established rules and procedures with the utmost regard for the safety of the passengers, the general public, and all equipment. Work is reviewed by a superior through observation of work activities, and efficiency of operation procedures.
ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS
Operates a county passenger bus according to established routes and schedules; maintains records and logs on travel time, mileage, gas, purchases and passengers served.
Assures all safety and security procedures are being followed.
Monitors fare collections; issues bus transfers; provides general information to passengers.
Takes vehicle to be serviced to a central servicing area for repairs and/or maintenance.
Performs related work as required.
Knowledge of state and county traffic and motor vehicle regulations.
Knowledge of the geography of the county.
Ability to operate the assigned vehicle in the prescribed manner.
Ability to detect improper functioning mechanical systems on the assigned vehicle.
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Ability to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Ethics and Conflict of Interest policies.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural backgrounds.
County Core Competencies
- Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
- Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
- Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Emergency Management Responsibilities
County-wide Employee Responsibilities
All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.
Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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