Job Description

Posting number: 1997

Department: Fleet Services

Division: Transit

Job classification: Transit Driver (Full Time)

Posting type: Open

Categories: Public Works, Transportation, Transit

Summary

GREAT Transit Drivers play an important role in the City of Greenville by helping citizens and visitors reach their destinations safely. Interested and qualified individuals are encouraged to apply for consideration for the GREAT team!

This position operates transit system vehicles to safely transport passengers throughout the City; performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections; and provides passenger assistance as required.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Examples of duties

• Operates a transit vehicle (GREAT bus) safely along a designated route;
• Adheres to scheduled routes;
• Collects fares and deposits fareboxes daily;
• Prepares daily trip sheets and required reports;
• Completes required CDL pre-trip and post-trip inspections;
• Submits completed maintenance repair paperwork to Fleet services;
• Provides route and schedule information to the public;
• Delivers professional and courteous service to passengers and promotes good public relations;
• Ensures cleanliness of transit vehicle inside and out; and
• Performs other related work as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Ability to read and write sufficiently to complete required tasks (high school diploma or GED preferred); and
• At least six months experience operating a bus or heavy motorized vehicle.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

• state and local traffic laws and regulations.
• basic maintenance procedures.
• customer service principles and techniques.

Skilled in:

• the operation of transit system vehicles.

Ability to:

• operate a transit vehicle safely on City streets.
• learn routes and maintain time schedules.
• make accurate mathematical calculations.
• prepare and maintain accurate records.
• communicate clearly and professionally.
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, other employees, and the general public.
• work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
• meet the mental and physical demands of the job.

Supplemental information

• Must possess a valid N. C. Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with passenger endorsement, without an air brake restriction, and a safe driving record.
• Must be available to work Monday through Friday from 5:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. and/or from 12:45 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. on a rotating schedule.
• Must be available to work on Saturdays from 8:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. on a rotating schedule.
• Must have the ability to lift and/or carry medium-sized objects and/or carry 10 pounds frequently and up to 25 pounds occasionally.