JOB REQUIREMENTS: The City of La Crosse is currently accepting
applications for full-time Bus Operators to join the Municipal Transit
Utility team. This position requires excellent human relations skills in
serving a diverse customer base and must have great communication
skills. Successful candidates must have a valid driver\'s license and
the ability to obtain and maintain a Commercial Driver\'s License (CDL)
Class B with airbrakes and passenger endorsement, and possess a good
driving record. This position requires working various hours/shifts,
including evenings, weekends and holidays. Candidates must be available
to report to work within 30 minutes of being notified of changes to the
schedule. Starting wage for this non-exempt unionized position is
\$23.66 per hour. The City offers a comprehensive benefit package
including medical benefit plan, Wisconsin Retirement Plan, deferred
compensation, Roth IRA, life insurance, income continuation insurance,
voluntary dental and vision plan, paid holidays, vacations and sick
leave. Candidates selected will be subject to a background check and
post-offer/pre-employment drug screen, physical and physical capacity
screen. The City of La Crosse supports attaining a representative
workforce and workplace equity. Applications accepted until positions
are filled. Purpose of Position The purpose of positions in this
classification is to provide transportation services to the public.
Distinguishing Characteristics Incumbents operate transit utility
vehicles, including buses, conforming with time constraints, in
providing a unique, customized public transit service. Position requires
a professional demeanor and excellent human relation skills to serve the
public. The work is performed under the supervision of the Transit
Manager. Essential Duties and Responsibilities The following duties are
normal for this classification. These are not to be construed as
exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Performs routine visual safety inspections on vehicle prior to taking
the vehicle onto public roadways. Operates transit vehicles to transport
passengers over established routes, according to set time schedules.
Must be able to adhere to a strict pre-planned route schedule. Monitors
radio communications while on route to ensure safe and timely arrival
and departure times. Provides public information to passengers
concerning routes, schedules, transfer points, street locations, and how
to use the transit system. Answers passenger inquiries. Regulates
heating and cooling for passenger comfort. Maintains change fund.
Receives fares and records money, tokens, and transfers received. Keeps
route ticket to log mileage, tokens, and cash flow. Reports mechanical
defects to immediate supervisor as soon as noticed. Provides special
care and treatment to elderly and handicapped individuals. Assist
wheelchair bound passengers in situations where bus ramp is inoperable.
Performs all functions of the job in a courteous manner to provide
optimal customer service to the public and passengers. Must be able to
maintain a flexible work schedule. Must be able to report to work
promptly and on a regular basis. Must be able to take direction and work
well with others. Minimum Training and Experience Required to Perform
Essential Job Functions High school diploma or equivalent with prior
responsible work experience. Incumbents must possess excellent human
relation skills. Valid WI drivers license required. Must possess CDL
permit upon hire, and must be able to obtain a commercial driver\'s
license with passenger endorsement within 14 days on the job; must be
able to maintain CDL for employment. Must be able to maintain a good
driving record. Knowledge of traffic laws and defensive driving
techniques. Physical and Mental Abilities Required to Perform Essential
Job Functions Language Ability and Interpersonal Communication Ability
to effectively communicate through the use of two-way communication
devices. Ability to read and understand street maps and directions.
Ability to administer safe workplace rules and procedures to fellow
employees, along with the ability to identify occupational hazards and
safety precautions of the work. Ability to maintain effective public
relations. Ability to communicate effectively and courteously with
department personnel, general public and police department. Ability to
explain, demonstrate and clarify to others within well established
policies, procedures and standards. Ability to follow specific
instructions and respond to simple requests from others. Mathematical
Ability Ability to add and subtract, multiply and divide. Judgment and
Situational Reasoning Ability Ability to use functional reasoning and
apply rational judgment in performing diversified work activities.
Ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness, and creativity required
in situations involving the evaluation of information against measurable
criteria. Physical Requirements Ability to maintain correct operating
speeds with the safety and speed regulations in conforming with time
constraints. Ability to safely operate a large vehicle in traffic and
close quarters. Ability to be seated in a vehicle for prolonged periods
of time. Ability to coordinate eyes, hands, feet, and limbs in
performing movements requiring skill and training, such as operating
transit utility equipment and vehicles. Ability to recognize and
identify individual characteristics of colors, shapes, and sounds
associated with job-related objects, materials, and tasks. Ability to
exert very moderate physical effort in sedentary to light work,
typically involving some combination of sitting, stooping, kneeling,
crouching, lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling. Must be able to
push/pull weight of manual wheelchair bound passenger. Environmental
Adaptability Ability to work under conditions which require exposure to
environmental factors such as odors and temperature variations and
extremes. This exposure may cause some discomfort and presents a risk of
injury. The City of La Crosse Municipal Transit Utility is an Equal
Employment Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to
qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective
and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the
employer. *** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Other: Apply online at
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacrossewi
