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Bus Operator Job in Akron, Ohio US

Bus Operator

METRO Regional Transit Authority - Akron, OH

Posted: 7/8/2025 - Expires: 8/31/2025

Job ID: 291497017

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Job Description

Position Summary:

The Bus Operator drives a company-owned vehicle to pick up and drop off passengers on a specific route in a safe and professional manner.  Operators may sign for fixed routes, demand response or trippers.  The route schedules vary depending on whether the operator is driving a fixed route run or demand response service.
Wage: Starts at $17.59 per hour for training, with a top wage of $31.99 attainable at 4 years.

Reporting Relationships:
Responsible to the Operations Manager, but will routinely take written and verbal instructions from road supervisors and/or dispatchers for day to day operations. There are no direct or indirect reports for this position.

Job Essential Functions:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions described in this position description. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this position description.

• Operate all types of METRO RTA vehicles, as assigned.
• Monitor passenger counts as requested.
• Provide excellent customer service while transporting passengers timely, safely, and efficiently.
• Collect all applicable fare (money, tickets, passes, transfers) from passengers.
• Complete pre-trip inspections to ensure safe condition of coach.
• Assist passengers with schedule information when applicable.
• Complete incident/accident reports as needed.
• May assist with route training of bus operators.

Physical Requirements:

Physical demands of the job include the following:
Operators must be able to pass a D.O.T. physical examination. Operators must take and pass drug and/or alcohol tests in accordance with METRO's Drug and Alcohol Abuse Policy.

Standing – Frequently Walking – Frequently Sitting – Frequently
Lifting – Occasionally Carrying – Occasionally Pushing – Occasionally
Pulling – Occasionally Climbing – Frequently Kneeling – Occasionally
Reaching – Frequently

Work environment: 10% indoors
90% outdoors, with direct exposure to diesel fumes and odors.
The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job necessary for its classification and shall not be interpreted as a detailed description of all the work processes that may be inherent in the job.

Education Qualifications, Experience and Requirements:
• Must have a valid Ohio Driver's License.
• Must have no more than 2 points.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Some customer service experience preferred
• Must have a valid Temporary CDL Class B permit with Passenger Endorsement, General Knowledge and Air Brakes sections (by the start date) and the ability to obtain and maintain a valid CDL Class B with Passenger Endorsement.

Core Values:

Teamwork
• Demonstrating teamwork in and across departments
• Treating everyone with respect
• Recognize that the team is greater; much more than the collection of individual efforts

Safety
• Ensuring the safety of everyone
• Believing that every accident can be prevented
• Having a constant eye to safety in all aspects

People Centric
• Celebrating diversity/individual differences
• Treating everyone fairly
• Valuing everyone: co-workers, customers, each other, stakeholders

Service Excellence
• Providing the best customer service to everyone, both externally and internally
• Routinely exceeding expectations
• Serving our customers and each other

Integrity
• Always demonstrating honesty, trust, character and fairness without compromising the truth
• Showing high regard for civility, equity/fairness and human dignity
• Having the courage to do the right thing

Action Ready
• Sharing one goal, one mission
• Keeping commitments
• Giving more than is expected, willingly, without hesitation and without direction

Job Summary

Employment Type:
Full Time Employee
Job type:
Regular Employment
Skill Based Partner:
No
Education Level:
High school graduate
Work Days:
Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Job Reference Code
N/A
Salary
$17.59 - $0.00 /hour
Licenses / Certifications:
N/A
Display Recommended WorkKeys®Recommended WorkKeys®:
Applied Math: 4
Graphic Literacy: 3

Workplace Documentation: 3