Part-Time Transit Operator

City of Winchester, Virginia Local Government; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Winchester, Virginia Local Government seeks a part-time bus driver to provide safe and reliable passenger transport. You will memorize routes, transfer points, and fare structures across fixed-route lines and Paratransit services, while delivering accurate schedule and fare information to riders.

Responsibilities include pre/post-trip inspections, safety adherence, and assisting riders with disabilities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license.
• General knowledge of City traffic rules and regulations.
• Ability to work early mornings or evenings and some Saturdays.
• Willing to participate in random drug and alcohol screens per FTA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Operate non-CDL passenger vehicles.
• Memorize routes, transfer points, and fare structures of all fixed-route bus lines and Paratransit.
• Perform a complete pre-trip/post-trip inspection of bus.
• Understand and follow all safety rules.
• Provide schedule, route, and fare information to passengers seeking assistance.
• Operate wheelchair lift and assist individuals with disabilities in boarding, riding, and alighting in a safe manner.

Skills

Safe driving

Customer service

Route knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

• Memorize routes, transfer points, and fare structures of all fixed-route bus lines and Paratransit
• Perform a complete pre-trip/post-trip inspection of bus
• Understand and follow all safety rules
• Provide schedule, route, and fare information to passengers seeking assistance
• Operate wheelchair lift and assist individuals with disabilities in boarding, riding, and alighting in a safe manner

Description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate non-CDL passenger vehicles
• Memorize routes, transfer points, and fare structures of all fixed-route bus lines and Paratransit
• Perform a complete pre-trip/post-trip inspection of bus
• Understand and follow all safety rules
• Provide schedule, route, and fare information to passengers seeking assistance
• Operate wheelchair lift and assist individuals with disabilities in boarding, riding, and alighting in a safe manner

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) equivalent
• Valid driver's license
• General knowledge of City traffic rules and regulations
• Must be able to work either early mornings OR evenings and some Saturdays
• Willing to participate in random drug and alcohol screens in accordance with Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Drug and Alcohol regulations

The City of Winchester is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other classification protected by law.

Benefits

• This position is part-time/seasonal and is not eligble for benefits.