A Bus Driver, or Bus Operator, operates a bus to transport people locally or across long distances. Some duties often found in a Bus Driver job description include inspecting the bus for signs of damage at the start and end of shifts, adhering to traffic laws and collecting fares from passengers.
Un Bus Driver debe ser capaz de cumplir con varias funciones y responsabilidades. Las siguientes son algunas funciones y responsabilidades que un Bus Driver debe ser capaz de ejecutar:
- Conducting pre- and post-route inspections of vehicles
- Following traffic laws and employer safety rules while driving
- Collecting fares from passengers
- Assisting passengers who need help getting on and off the bus
- Remaining in communication with dispatch throughout a shift
- Completing paperwork to report accidents, vehicle problems and other issues
- Cleaning the bus interior as needed
- Answering questions about bus routes, transfers, stops and fares
Un Bus Driver competitivo tendrá ciertas habilidades y calificaciones, incluyendo:
- Familiarity with the parts and systems of buses
- Knowledge of traffic laws and regulations
- Safe driving record
- Active listening skills to hear instructions from dispatch
- Observation skills to identify problems with vehicles
- Memorization skills to learn and recall routes
- Basic math skills to calculate fares and collect payments
