Motorcoach Operator - Albuquerque, United States - City of Albuquerque

Description

Position Summary

Operate a transit bus over an assigned route on a time schedule; pick up and transport passengers and drop them off at their destination in a safe and polite manner; monitor fare collection properly; exhibit appropriate public relations skills during interactions with the public.

This role requires adhering to random drug/alcohol testing for safety purposes.

Minimum Education, Experience and Additional Requirements

• High School diploma, GED, or successful completion of two (2) WorkKeys Skills Assessments.
• One (1) year of experience in customer service involving the general public.
• Minimum age requirement of 18 years.
• Valid driver's license held for the past two (2) continuous years.
• Current driving record obtained within the last six (6) months.

Additional Requirements:

Upon hire, candidate must meet additional requirements:

• Obtain a valid City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months of hire date.
• Acquire a New Mexico Commercial Driver's License (CDL) class B with Passenger (P) endorsement within two (2) weeks of completing City training.
• Maintain CDL once obtained.
• Pass U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) physical exam and mandatory drug testing.
• Successfully complete Motorcoach Operator training.

Preferably, candidate should have experience in business-related driving, such as delivery/sales or passenger transportation.

Preferred Knowledge

• Use of air brakes
• City streets and roads
• Operational characteristics of equipment for assigned vehicles
• Customer service principles and practices
• Record-keeping principles and procedures
• Standard safety practices and potential hazards related to operating assigned vehicles

Preferred Skills & Abilities

• Understand the operations, services, and activities of a public transportation program
• Drive in adverse weather conditions
• Maintain necessary certifications
• Complete mandatory reports
• Handle inquiries from the public effectively
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills with tact, patience, and courtesy
• Communicate clearly and concisely
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation