Bus Attendants are responsible for assisting passengers to and from the vehicle, as well as assisting with any items the passenger is carrying.
SUPERVISED BY: SERVICE CENTER MANAGER
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist passengers from inside the door of their location to an MTA vehicle (bus, van or automobile) in a safe and efficient manner
- Assist passengers from an MTA vehicle (bus, van or automobile) through the door of their destination in a safe and efficient manner
- Assist passengers with items they are carrying
- Assist passenger with attire appropriate for weather conditions
- Provide contact information to facilitate timely arrival & departure
- Other duties, as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each principal duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Must have concern and consideration for handling of all passengers
- Effective verbal communication skills
- Ability to follow procedures
- Reliability
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- High School Education or GED
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Daily use of hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls.
- Reaching with arms and hands, walk, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch. Vision requirements are distant, close-up, peripheral and depth perception. Ability to focus.
- Perform duties in outside exposed weather of extreme cold or heat or wet and humid conditions. Some vibration and moderate exposure to mechanical parts.
- Ability to tolerate working in a confined space: a bus
WAGE: $16.00 per hour plus benefits OR $16.00 per hour plus a monthly amount in lieu of
benefit
