Bus Driver

Student Bus Operator The Student Bus Operator is responsible for attending and successfully completing the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority's (WMATA) bus operator training course where they are taught to operate WMATA commercial passenger buses on scheduled routes across the metropolitan area and provide courteous and professional customer service to passengers. The Student learns and adheres to all safety and traffic rules, company regulations, policies, and procedures to ensure the well-being of WMATA customers, employees, public, and themselves. Students must demonstrate their acquired skills and knowledge through the successful passing of examinations and practical demonstrations. This is a safety sensitive position subject to the rules and regulations of WMATA's Drug and Alcohol Policy. Principal Job Duties Successfully completes Bus Operator and CDL training program, which includes classroom study, on-route training, driving experience, and resources (including the Bus) necessary to take and pass the state CDL examination. Student who already have a CDL License are not required attend the CDL portion of the training. Learns to perform complete pre- and post-operation inspection of the assigned vehicles in accordance with WMATA policy to ensure tire pressure, fluid levels, safety equipment, gauges, and controls are in proper working order. Reports any safety issues on standard reports. Follows all required safety policies and procedures. Learns to safely operate a passenger bus along designated routes; read route descriptions and provide each customer with stellar customer service. Learns to continuously monitor the condition of assigned vehicles to ensure they are operationally ready at all times. Learn to complete and submit accident and incident reports in accordance with established guidelines. Other Duties Maintains and promotes awareness and accountability with safety policies and procedures while performing job functions. Promotes a positive safety culture and encourages reporting of safety concerns consistent with our Agency Safety Plan, other regulatory requirements within the Safety Management System and just culture principles. The functions listed are not intended to limit specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Nor is it intended to limit in any way the right of managers and supervisors to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision. Knowledge Become knowledgeable of relevant state, local and federal regulations Become knowledgeable of the policies, procedures, rules and regulations of the Authority Become knowledgeable of and apply standard defensive driving techniques Become knowledgeable of vehicle safety evaluation procedures Become knowledgeable of bus routes and schedules Skills Basic computer skills Become skilled in operating a passenger commercial vehicle. Skill in providing customer and personal service. Abilities Ability to listen to and understand information