Entry-Level Transit Operator — Serve Your Community

City Of Gainesville, FL; United States; On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

On-site fitness centers

Tuition reimbursement

Pension plan

Job summary

City of Gainesville is seeking an entry-level Transit Operator to learn and perform revenue vehicle operation across routes, delivering safe, courteous service to riders. You will report to a supervisor and train under supervision to develop transit skills.

The role emphasizes learning operations, safety checks, and customer communication while supporting reliable public transportation for the Gainesville community.

Qualifications

• Three (3) verifiable, consecutive years of driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Safely operates agency revenue service vehicles along assigned routes and adheres to published schedules.
• Manages farebox transactions and records passenger data by fare type.
• Collects fares and issues transfers, checks validity of passes and IDs.
• Acts as first-line customer service representative by maintaining positive rider relations.

Job description

City of Gainesville is seeking an entry-level Transit Operator to learn and perform revenue vehicle operation across routes, delivering safe, courteous service to riders. You will report to a supervisor and train under supervision to develop transit skills.

The role emphasizes learning operations, safety checks, and customer communication while supporting reliable public transportation for the Gainesville community.