November 4, 2024

South Central Regional Transit District

Anthony

PART TIME & FULL TIME

Bus Driver

Operates assigned passenger vehicles employing defensive driving techniques, maintaining professional courtesy while under stress, making public address announcements, properly answering questions and solving transit-related concerns of passengers, and exercising prudent judgment under a variety of constantly changing operating conditions. Conducts self in an appropriate manner as a representative of the RTD, working effectively in a diverse work environment, using prudent judgment always, performing duties in a safe manner, and assuring professional quality of services to all external and internal customers. Operates transit vehicles in revenue and non-revenue service while in strict compliance with RTD policies, directives, and procedures and all Federal and New Mexico traffic laws and regulations. This includes using proper defensive driving techniques. Performs RTD pre and post trip inspection of transit vehicles for mechanical problems prior to beginning scheduled run. This includes conducting an external/internal visual inspection of the transit vehicle and pre-testing of necessary equipment, operating/safety devices, and transit vehicle controls for use while in service. Also conducts an internal visual inspection at the end of the schedule service day to collect and turn-in lost items. Completes accident and incident reports accurately and legibly as necessary at the end of scheduled shift resulting from traffic accidents, customer issues or complaints. 2 Provides customer service information in a courteous, professional manner. This includes operating the automated stop announcements system and /or stating stop and public information announcements over the public address systems, and properly answering questions and solving transit-related concerns of passengers. Complies with American with Disabilities Act (ADA) in operating the transit vehicle. This includes providing accessibility for disabled passengers to board and de-board by properly operating the accessibility lift and safely securing such passengers in a courteous manner, announcing designated stops, and pre-testing all passenger accessibility lifts and equipment during pre-trip inspections. Communicates with Central Dispatch for the purpose of providing information on fares, transfers, ticket refunds, routes, and other District Transit policies and rules concerning conduct, service, and policy changes. Informs Central Dispatch of passenger lift pick-up and drop-off locations, and when hydraulic passenger lift fails to operate properly or of missed pickups of passengers. Observes and responds to emergency situations involving passengers, the public, or buses for the purpose of maintaining public/passenger safety, and proper bus operation. Performs other related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 1. Education and Experience: A. Graduation from high school or GED; AND B. Two (2)years of driving experience and experience performing above or related duties; OR C. An equivalent combination of education and experience. 2. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Working Knowledge of current bus routes and stops within the District; transit system operations, routing and scheduling; basic customer relations techniques, i.e. fostering a positive attitude, maintain a courteous, helpful and professional demeanor, etc.; principles and procedures of record keeping; basic mathematic functions. Some knowledge of stress management.'
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Work Remotely

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
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