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.
Một Bus Driver phải có khả năng hoàn thành nhiều nhiệm vụ và trách nhiệm khác nhau. Sau đây là một số nhiệm vụ và trách nhiệm mà một Bus Driver phải có khả năng thực hiện:
- 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
Một Bus Driver cạnh tranh sẽ có một số kỹ năng và trình độ nhất định, bao gồm:
- 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
