Part-time Transit Operator – Senior Center

DESCRIPTION

This position is considered a Safety-Sensitive position. Applicants who pass the interview process will be subject to drug and alcohol testing.

The purpose of this position is to provide safe, courteous, and on-time transportation to the general public.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Essential Functions:

• Must be able to communicate with others in spoken and written English to ensure the safe and efficient operations the business.
• Operates transit vehicles to transport passengers over established routes according to set time schedules.
• Collect fares, and issues transfers; provides verbal information to the public regarding routes, schedules, and transfer points.
• Monitors radio communication while in route to ensure safe and timely arrival and departure times.
• Conducts routine pre-trip and post-trip safety inspections and associated documentation on assigned vehicles.
• Cleans assigned vehicle after completion of a daily assignment or as necessary.
• Regulates heating and cooling for passenger comfort.
• Completes incident and accident reports.

• Reports mechanical defects to immediate supervisor.
• Monitors pre-established fares and records money, tokens, and transfers received.
• Provides special care to elderly and individuals with disabilities; operates wheelchair lift equipment for passengers using mobility devices and those unable to use the stairs.
• Attends meetings and training functions as assigned.
• Performs other work as assigned.

Physical Demands:

• Performs work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves the repetitive operation of mass transit vehicles.
• Sits for extended periods of time, lifts or pulls up to 40 pounds, performs repetitive body movements to operate controls, works independently with a minimum of breaks, and operates a transit vehicle in heavy traffic and in an emergency or hazardous situations or conditions.

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Special Certifications and Licenses:

• A current CPR and Standard First Aid certifications or the ability to acquire them within six (6) months of the hire date is preferred.
• Must have a valid Class A, B, or C CDL driver’s license for public transportation in the State of Tennessee with a P endorsement.