Long Beach Transit
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Do you like meeting new people, are you outgoing, service-oriented, friendly and enjoy helping customers? Are you open to new ideas and continuous improvement? If this describes you, apply today to become one of LBT’s professional Bus Operators. Bus Operators transport customers and assist with important travel decisions. Never driven a bus? We will teach you with paid training. LBT offers you great health and pension benefits, an 8-week paid training program, professional development, and growth opportunities. Grow your career with a transit agency that cultivates employees’ potential and operates with integrity. LBT is a great place to work!
Safely operates all models of buses, including the latest electric vehicles.
Transports our customers and assists them in making important travel decisions.
Maintains a clean and professional demeanor and appearance.
Supports customers with travel related questions and issues.
Follows an assigned route, collect fares while stopping to allow customers to board and deboard.
Assists customers using wheelchairs or other mobility devices.
Communicates with team members, completes written reports and forms.
Adheres to all DOT regulations and guidelines.
Other duties as assigned.
2 years of customer service experience
Valid CA Class C license required with excellent driving record
Must be 21 years or older with a California Driver’s License (at least two years with CA driver’s license)
High school diploma or GED required
Ability to upgrade to Class B driver’s license with a passenger endorsement and air brakes certification, with no restrictions of the weight of the vehicle
Availability to work varying shifts, hours, days, and locations
Must be able to read, write and speak English well enough to sufficiently perform all essential functions and duties of the Bus Operator
Embraces inclusion and diversity
Strong work ethic with ability to multi-task
Ability to interact with customers in a professional and courteous manner at all times
Ability to exercise good judgement in a variety of situations
Self-motivated, punctual, strong desire and passion to help people
Commitment to continuous improvement
Consider “Customer first” in Decision Making
Be Open to New Ideas and Continuous Improvement
Operate with Integrity
Sitting, walking, standing, bending neck (up and down), twisting neck (side to side), twisting, and bending waist (forward or sideways), squatting (similar to the bowling position), climbing, kneeling (to bend on one knee), simple grasping, controlled grasping, power grasping, fine manipulation, pushing/pulling, reaching above/below/at shoulder height and lifting/carrying 0 - 30 pounds.
Paid training at $21.59 per hour.
Starting rate after training $25.95/hr. with annual raises.
Full-time positions. Guaranteed 40-hour workweek.
Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
Company medical, dental and vision plan for you and your family available.
Company pension plan.
Company paid life insurance and employee assistance program.
Uniform allowance.
Modern and clean employee facilities, including a rec room, gym, and lounge.
Current DMV driving record printout required UPON REQUEST
Candidate must be eligible to work in the United States.
Long Beach Transit does not sponsor H-1B or other related work visas.
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