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SHORELINE METRO Bus Driver (Public Transit) in SHEBOYGAN, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: -Safely and responsibly operate transit buses and vehicles in accordance with departmental policies and procedures on published fixed, shuttle or express routes. -Perform an effective and proper Safety and Security Inspection Report on assigned buses. -Perform audible announcements at major intersections, landmarks and popular destinations for all customers. -Greet customers in a courteous and professional manner and provide customer support as needed with sensitivity, courtesy and tact. -Properly collect and count fare media from customers and ensure proper fares are paid each time a customer boards a bus. -Track and record customer ridership using the provided tablets on each bus and ensure accuracy of ridership data through careful and proper entering of data into tablets. -Enforce departmental policies and procedures and ensure customers follow all policies and procedures and maintain proper conduct on board all buses and at transit facilities. -Assist all customers with safe and proper boarding and alighting of transit buses. -Ensure safe and effective securement of customers and their mobility devices using departmental policies and procedures. -Act as a professional representative of Shoreline Metro and the City of Sheboygan. -Work in a team environment and be able to work independently under supervision at all times. -On-time performance including timely operation of routes. -Performs other related duties as assigned. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: -Must successfully complete pre-employment drug test and physical exam, orientation training and 6-month probationary period. -Must pass a physical examination for drivers and maintain those standards as a condition of employment. -Must submit to FTA required drug and alcohol testing requirements including but not limited to preemployment, post-accident, random and reasonable suspicion testing as a condition of employment. -Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Commercial Driver\'s License, Class B with passenger \"P\" endorsement. Air brake restriction must also be removed. Valid CDL must be obtained in a timely fashion during training. -Must be able to properly and safely operate up to a 35-foot passenger bus and service vehicles. -Must be able to work nights, weekends, extra hours and/or overtime as required by department needs and must be available for \"on-call\" or emergency work. -Must possess good communication skills and be able to follow and communicate oral or written instructions and have the ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal form. -Must be able to demonstrate an ability to read, understand, retain and recite information in training manuals, notices and standard operating procedures. -Possess the ability to sit for long periods of time, stand, and walk. Must be able to bend, kneel, twist, and reach for purposes of securing mobility devices. -Must be able to memorize, understand and drive assigned published bus routes. -Must possess ability to work in a fast-paced environment with times of high stress and anxiety. -Must have the ability to reasonably assist passengers on and off the bus with or without the assistance of a mobility aid. -Ability to work with elderly and disabled individuals. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sheboyganwi