Van Operator

Metro Van Operators do far more than simply drive our customers to their destinations; they care for a community of passengers, from greeting to goodbye, assuring they feel welcome and safe. If you have a talent for connecting with people, enjoy working with the disabled community and individuals with special needs, and want a career you can take pride in—climb in the driver’s seat as a Metro Van Operator, and take your future to new and fulfilling places.

Job Responsibilities

Drive van to transport passengers over varying routes to local or distant points according to a time schedule; by operating the van skillfully and safely. Inspect the van before every trip, which includes monitoring and adjusting vehicle gauges and controls. Answer questions regarding service, fares, and etc.; including greeting passengers.

Maintain good relations with the general public, particularly the elderly and disabled. Direct and control passengers, when needed. Assist disabled and elderly passengers on/off the van, if needed. Evacuate passengers in case of an emergency. Operating a wheelchair lift and hand radio. Secure child seats for small children.

Issue transfers and short-fare receipts. Complete cash tickets, collecting fares, and counting tickets. Deposit moneybag in vault. Record passenger data, fares, and vehicle statistics. Read street map guide, time schedule, street signs, traffic signs, instructions and passes. Write accident reports, incident reports and daily reports on passengers, fares and vehicle statistics.

Develop most efficient routes between points; reports vehicular delays and/or accidents. Follow written and oral instructions completely. Must have the ability to work nights, weekends and holidays.