Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Over one (1) year of bus or trolley driving experience or completion of the City of Greenville Bus Operator in Training Program.

• Valid South Carolina Class B CDL with air brake provision and passenger endorsement.

• The safe operation of a public transit/trolley bus, including complete familiarization with its systems and safety features.

• Traffic rules, regulations and laws and procedures for the safe operation of a transit/trolley bus.

• Geography and roadways of an assigned route and of the entire service area.

• Operate a motor vehicle safely in heavy traffic and under various environmental conditions (such as rain, nightfall, and fog). 

• Use mirrors to view objects behind and to the sides of the driver. 

• Operate wheelchair lift systems/ramps and assist passengers with disabilities.

• Conduct and document pre- and post-trip inspections and identify and communicate mechanical deficiencies for vehicles.

• Identify and report safety issues or concerns that are observed during the course of essential job functions. 

• Speak in public on a PA system.

• Prepare accident and incident reports, as well as, maintain basic records. 

• Work without immediate supervision in the field after completion of the initial training period. 

• Maintain effective working relationships and deal courteously and effectively with the public, fellow employees, and supervisors. 

• Handle confrontational passengers effectively. 

• Be punctual and maintain regular, predictable attendance. 

• Work a flexible schedule that includes nights, weekends, holidays, working split shifts, and a reasonable amount of overtime. 

• Make basic math calculations.

• Read and understand maps and schedules, rules and regulations, vehicle operating procedures, vehicle laws, and written and oral instructions. 

• Operate electronic scheduling and payroll software to monitor weekly schedules and hours worked.

• Operate vehicle radio, Mobile Data Terminal (MDT), and Automatic Vehicle Locator (AVL) system.

• Operate and/or utilize all standard safety equipment installed in transit vehicles, including; safety harnesses, restraints, and any other equipment required by federal, state, or local regulations. 

Primary Work Location:  Terminal, shop, vehicle, and outdoors (roadways).

Protective Equipment Required:  Seatbelt and safety vest.

Environmental/Health and Safety Factors:  

Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Occasional outside work. Daily exposure to extreme temperature, wetness and/or humidity, respiratory hazards, noise and vibration, and physical hazards. Constant exposure to fire hazards, communicable diseases, and physical danger or abuse. Frequent exposure to mechanical hazards. Occasional exposure to chemical hazards and electrical hazards.

Physical Demands:  

Continuously requires sitting, handling, vision, foot controls, balancing, hearing, and talking. Frequently requires kneeling and bending. Occasionally requires standing, walking, reaching, crouching, twisting, pushing/pulling, and lifting. Light strength demands include exerting up to 20 pounds occasionally, 10 pounds frequently, or negligible amounts constantly AND/OR walking or standing to a significant degree.

Mental Demands:  

Frequently requires time pressures, frequent change of tasks, irregular schedule/overtime, performing multiple tasks simultaneously, working closely with others as part of a team, tedious or exacting work, and noisy/distracting environment.

The City of Greenville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Prospective and current employees should contact Human Resources to request an ADA accommodation.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.