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Bus Operator (OPS) [ID: 583]
Position Summary:

This is the first of two levels in the Transportation series.  Incumbents operate a school bus and/or a multi-passenger motor coach, move trucks, and college vans.  Responsibilities may include performing pre-trip inspections of vehicles; dispensing fuels; performing minor vehicle repairs; scheduling travel routes; providing campus to campus courier services for Risk Management department; for example: delivering mail, box pick-ups and deliveries, and related materials; and maintaining records of vehicle operations.

Compensation: $15.75 - $15.75

Requirements:

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).

Experience:

Three years experience driving a school bus or multi-passenger motor coach

* An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job may be acceptable in lieu of those requirements listed above.

Knowledge:

  • Safe driving principles and practices;
  • Vehicle cleaning principles and practices;
  • Basic vehicle maintenance inspection principles;
  • Customer service principles;
  • Record keeping principles;
  • Computers and related software applications.

Skills:

  • Ability to read road maps and follow predetermined directional routes
  • Conducting bus inspections and recognizing defects;
  • Completing forms, reports, and or logs;
  • Performing vehicle cleaning duties;
  • Maintaining records and logs;
  • Using a computer and related software applications;
  • Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with subordinates, coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.

Physical:

  • Positions in this class typically require:  climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
  • Medium Work: Exerting up to 70 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
  • Incumbents may be subjected to fumes, odors, and extreme temperatures.

License:

Valid Class B Florida CDL with air brake and passenger endorsement.

Responsibilities:

 These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.) 

Potential Frequency

 1.

Drives a bus for the purpose of transporting riders to applicable locations, including special events.

Daily

60%

2.

Performs pre- and post-bus inspection activities to identify maintenance needs.

Daily

10%

3.

Performs routine vehicle cleaning activities.

Weekly
10%

4.

Provides campus to campus courier services in delivering mail, box pick-ups and deliveries, and related materials.

Daily

10%

5.

Prepares and maintains a variety of operational records and logs.

Daily

10%

6.

Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

As Required

 
Equal Access/Equal Opportunity

The Board of Trustees of St. Petersburg College affirms its equal opportunity policy in accordance with the provisions of the Florida Educational Equity Act and all other relevant state and federal laws, rules and regulations. The college will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or against any qualified individual with disabilities in its employment practices or in the admission and treatment of students. Recognizing that sexual harassment constitutes discrimination on the basis of sex and violates this Rule, the college will not tolerate such conduct. Should you experience such behavior, please contact Dr. Devona Pierre, Executive Director, Organizational Culture and Engagement/Title IX Coordinator at 727-341-3261; by mail at P.O. Box 13489, St. Petersburg, FL 33733-3489; or by email at eaeo_director@spcollege.edu.