Chicago Transit Authority is hiring: FULL TIME BUS OPERATOR in Chicago

Job Description - FULL TIME BUS OPERATOR (2400009N)

CTA IS NOW HIRING FULL TIME BUS OPERATORS!!!!

STARTING SALARY: $26.72

POSITION SUMMARY:
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.
• 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