The purpose of this job is to operate a mainline bus or specialized van. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: picking up and dropping off passengers, collecting fares, operating a vehicle along prescribed routes, transporting paratransit/demand response passengers, providing good customer service, and performing additional tasks as assigned.

Qualified applicants should possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Skill in operating a mainline bus, specialized van, wheelchair lift, two-way radio, electronic farebox, electronic destination signs, and safety equipment is preferred;
• Knowledge of techniques and requirements in safely operating a passenger bus, specialized van, or other Departmental vehicles including defensive driving techniques is preferred;
• Knowledge of traffic safety laws, procedures and requirements; geography and layout of Athens-Clarke County (including street names, school locations etc), and federal commercial driver's license regulations;
• Experience in pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the general public, supervisors, and other staff members;
• A Georgia Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class "B" with passenger-transportation endorsement or the ability to obtain such within the established time frame.

High school diploma or equivalent required with one year of experience in the operation of a mainline bus and/or specialized van preferred; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position. Experience working with the elderly or disabled is also preferred. Must possess a valid driver's license. Must possess a CDL permit prior to date of hire and be able to obtain a full valid Georgia Commercial Driver's License with passenger endorsement within 6 weeks of the date of hire. This position will cross-train and operate various Transit Department Vehicles including, but not limited to, specialized vans and mainline buses.  See job description for further details.