Part-Time Bus Operator

Description - Internal

This position is classified as PART TIME. Candidates hired into Part-Time Bus Operator will remain part-time for the duration of their employment at CTA. In order to become Full-Time Bus Operators, part-time bus operators will be required to submit an application on CTA’s career page when the position is posted and complete any outstanding hiring processes.
 

POSITION SUMMARY

Salary - $28.85

Operates a bus over an established route adhering to predetermined schedule in a safe, efficient and courteous manner to allow passengers to board, travel and alight at scheduled stops.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drives bus and announces stops along routes.
• Announces cross streets and intersecting transit stops.
• Inspects passes; ascertains appropriate fares.
• Ensures that customers deposit only appropriate coins and bills into fare-box.
• Issues and receives transfer cards (collects invalid transfer cards) and receives and returns fare-cards.
• Contacts Control Center regarding all problems.
• Operates lift to board and discharge disabled passengers.
• Inspects vehicle for lost articles.
• Prepares daily trip sheets and bus for service.
• Removes refuse and prepares bus for pull-out.
• Tallies various categories of boarding passengers by manually operating a recording device.
• Enters tally numbers from recording device at beginning and end of run.
• Performs other duties as assigned.