TRANSIT BUS OPERATOR JOB DESCRIPTION DRIVERS
TRANSIT BUS OPERATOR JOB DESCRIPTION DRIVER

TRANSIT BUS OPERATOR JOB DESCRIPTION DRIVER

Experience as a public transit bus driver is usually required for subway and light rail transit operators.An air brakes endorsement and first aid certificate may be required.

TRANSIT BUS OPERATOR JOB DESCRIPTION DRIVERS

Bus drivers require a Class 2 driver's licence in Nova Scotia.A minimum of one year of safe driving experience is required.Up to three months of on-the-job training including classroom instruction, is usually provided for all jobs in this group.For some jobs, you should be willing to drive long distances and for extended periods of time. You must also get along well with people, as drivers often deal directly with customers. You must be alert, responsible, and self-motivated. You should enjoy driving and be able to function under minimal supervision.Make sure passenger safety and welfare are protected in emergencies, and direct passengers during evacuation procedures.Report delays, malfunctions, and accidents to control unit.Use controls to open and close transit vehicle doors.

Watch signals at crossings and arrival and departure points.

Use subway or rail transit vehicles as part of two-person crew.

Subway train and light rail transit operators:

May transport adults outside of school hours on chartered trips.

Maintain control of student activities during travel to prevent distractions or behaviours that could compromise safety.

Make sure children are safe when boarding and leaving buses and crossing street while bus is stopped.

Drive school buses to carry children between school and home or on excursions.

May load and unload passengers' luggage and express freight.

May provide information on points of interest during sightseeing tours.

Report delays, mechanical problems, and accidents.

Communicate with passengers, dispatchers or other drivers using two-way radio systems.

Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of vehicle.

Collect fares, issue, and validate transfers, check bus passes and record transactions.

Provide passengers with information on fares, schedules, and stops.

Drive buses equipped for wheelchair accessibility and help passengers board.

Drive sightseeing tour buses to carry passengers locally or over long distances.

Drive buses to carry passengers and goods to intercity or long-distance destinations.

Drive buses or streetcars to carry passengers along established routes to local destinations.

Streetcar, subway, and light rail transit operators work for urban transit systems. Bus drivers work for urban transit systems, school bus companies, or transportation authorities and private transportation companies.

Tour bus drivers take passengers on local sightseeing trips or longer tours and some also provide information on points of interest during the trip. They provide passengers with information, collect fares, and ensure passengers' safety. This group includes workers who drive buses and operate streetcars, subway trains and light rail transit vehicles to transport passengers on established routes.

Transit bus operator job description