Bus Operator
NYCTA/MTA Bus company Queens Division
College Point, New York
09.2012 - 05.2022
- Operated buses along assigned routes and schedules.
- Safely transport passengers to and from destinations.
- Follows a planned bus route, making scheduled stops to pick up or drop off passengers.
- Maintained clear communication with the dispatcher via two-way radio to ensure timely route updates.
- Provided updates to the dispatcher during emergencies, traffic patterns, or accidents.
- Conducts visual inspections of the bus prior to beginning the assigned route.
- Reported mechanical issues with buses, ensuring prompt maintenance and safety compliance.
- Responded to passenger inquiries about bus routes and schedules.
- Delivered excellent customer service by providing accurate information on local bus routes.
- Communicated with dispatch on delays, detours, and service changes.
- Followed NYCTA safety procedures during passenger boarding, turning, and stopping.
- Monitored traffic conditions and adjusted driving for safe passenger transport.
- Conducted visual check of the exterior of the bus prior to departure to ensure no damage or debris is present.
- Provided safe and reliable transportation for passengers to their destinations.
- Adhere to strict time requirements for bus route scheduling and reporting delays to dispatch.
- Announced stops clearly to help passengers disembark at the correct locations.
- Obeyed DOT rules and regulations and local laws to maximize safety.
- Performed pre-trip inspection and mechanical checks before scheduled run.
- Operated a bus professionally and interacted with passengers to foster pleasant rides.
- Documented incidents occurring during shifts including but not limited to accidents, delays, passenger complaints.
- Monitored traffic conditions along assigned routes and adjusted speed accordingly.
- Follow established protocols for dealing with disruptive passengers or other incidents aboard buses.
- Observed local laws and regulations governing public transportation operations throughout shifts.
- Report any mechanical issues or passenger disturbances to supervisors immediately.