Grundy Workforce Job Board Services: Submission #2820

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Company Name: Grundy Transit System
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Job Details
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Job Title: Bus Operator
Job Location: Morris
Over 18 Required: Yes
Employment Type: Part Time
Work Shift: 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Rate: $13.50/hr 
Number of Positions: 1
Please Have Applicant: Email Resume/Cover Letter
Job Description:
*** Special notice concerning Covid-19 ***
As public transportation providers, we take our responsibility seriously when it comes to the health and safety of our 
drivers and our passengers. To that end, we have taken the following actions on all GTS buses.
1. All buses have a plexi glass enclosure around the driver, which protects the driver from the passengers and
vice versa. The driver must wear a face covering or mask (provided).
2. Hand sanitizer (for drivers and passengers), Lysol spray, and Clorox wipes are supplied on each bus. Drivers
wipe down seats and railings whenever bus is empty throughout the day.
3. Complete interior of all buses are sprayed down with hospital grade disinfectant at the end of each day.
4. No more than three passengers on any bus at one time. This allows for social distancing while on the buses.
5. All passengers MUST wear a mask or face covering on the bus. (unless medically unable to)
6. Any passenger showing signs of illness (coughing, labored breathing, etc) will be denied their ride.
SUMMARY:
A GTS Bus Operator is responsible for the safe, friendly, reliable, efficient transport of passengers and/or 
movement of vehicles as dispatched to them by the GTS Dispatcher(s). This position is under the direct 
supervision of the Dispatcher on duty and the Director and is required to work hours designated hours with 
periodic overtime, including evenings, weekends, and odd hours. This position routinely handles highly 
sensitive and/or confidential information and will represent GTS in a variety of capacities. This position is 
contingent upon grant funding.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provide safe and efficient transportation to GTS passengers.
2. Represent GTS in an upright and conscientious manner on any and all occasions.
3. Obeys all traffic laws.
4. Observes safety regulations.
5. Maintains a safe driving record.
6. Exercises diligent care in all tasks.
7. Operate County Transit vehicles and equipment under varied environmental conditions at all times and 
places designated by the Dispatcher and/or Director.
8. Report to and be directly responsible for vehicle and passenger movements.
9. Assist and care for passengers and their possessions boarding, aboard, and alighting from vehicles.
10. Collect and be responsible for fares aboard vehicles.
11. Record trips, mileage, fuel, hours worked, and other daily log information required by management.
12. Bus Operator’s should have the physical ability to assist riders to and from the vehicle, if needed.
13. Complete training as determined by GTS and IDOT.
14. Fuel vehicles.
15. Properly secure passengers, including those passengers with assistive devices such as various mobility 
devices.
16. Conduct pre- and post-trip safety inspections, as well as monitor bus maintenance and cleanliness.
17. Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Knowledge of:
• Roads, streets, development, and neighborhoods in the GTS service area.
• Methods, materials, and equipment used to provide for an effective transportation program.
• Laws and regulations governing the transportation of passengers.
• Record keeping procedures.
• Customer service practices and procedures.
• Rules, regulations, practices, and procedures affecting transit safety.
• Public transit practices and procedures.
Skills:
• Bus Operator’s shall have good communication skills, including the ability to read schedules, the ability 
to write/spell accurately, and the ability to speak clearly and accurately through radio communications 
and with passengers.
• Excellent customer service and people skills, including having sufficient strength to assist passengers, 
carry cargo and to handle mobility devices in adverse conditions (rough terrain, bad weather, 
emergencies, etc.).
• Attention to detail – must be extremely detail oriented.
• Must demonstrate and exercise responsible decision making skills.
Ability to:
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen, background check, and DOT physical.
• Pass random drug and alcohol tests.
• Focus and multi-task competently, as this position requires attention of several tasks going on at the 
same time.
• Work cooperatively with other GTS employees and members of the public.
• Be reliable, patient, cooperative, and work well under stress.
• Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
• Work well independently.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
1. High School diploma or GED.
2. Must possess at valid Illinois Driver’s License.
3. Good driving record, including not having been convicted of reckless driving within three years of the date 
of employment.
4. Must be at least 21 years of age.
5. Ability to use a Push-to-Talk phone (provided).
6. No previous work experience as a transportation driver is required; however community or public 
transportation experience in a comparable organization performing related responsibilities and tasks is a plus.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical ability to pass a DOT physical with standards for a public transit driver. The physical ability to 
perform essential job functions including, but not limited to, sitting for extended periods of time, standing, 
walking, stooping/bending, kneeling, reaching, pushing/pulling (approximately 50 lbs.), lifting (approximately 
30 lbs.), and climbing stairs. Perform duties in outside exposed weather of extreme cold or heat or wet and 
humid conditions. Some vibration and moderate exposure to mechanical parts will occur. Must meet the 
medical requirements in accordance with the FMCSR (49 CFR 391.41 – 391.49). Vision and hearing 
unimpaired. Full and complete use of all limbs to operate controls. Must be able to comfortably and safely 
board, sit in, and maneuver throughout the vehicle. 
WORKING CONDITIONS WHILE PERFORMING ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Work is performed frequently to constantly while inside passenger vehicles. Seldom to occasional outdoor 
work is required to assist passengers as needed. Bus Operator’s must meet appearance standards as set in 
GTS policy. Constant vibration while driving the bus will occur. There will be moderate, frequent noise while 
on the bus. Dust, vapor, fume exposure will occur occasionally. Exposure to extreme weather will occur 
seldom - occasionally.
EQUIPMENT USED:
A variety of transportation vehicles will be used including 14 passenger buses and 12 passenger buses, 
mobility lifts, and Push-To-Talk cell phones.
TO APPLY:
Send resume to HR@grundyco.org with “GTS Bus Operator” in the subject line or mail to Grundy County 
Administration, Attn: HR 1320 Union Street, Morris, IL 60450
The Grundy Transit System is a drug-free workplace.
No Phone Calls Please

Lifting Requirements - 25+ lbs (unassisted): Yes
Lifting Requirements - 50+ lbs (unassisted): No
List Job Until: 04/30/2022


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