Part-Time Transit Operator: Drive & Serve the Community

City of High Point; Hawaii; On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lifetime pension after vesting

401K and 457B retirement plans

PTO within first year

13 paid holidays per year

Tuition reimbursement

Competitive medical/dental/vision

Job summary

The City of High Point is hiring a Transit Operator I to provide reliable bus service for residents on assigned routes, with a focus on safety, punctuality, and customer care. This role demands attention to schedules, proper pre- and post-shift inspections, and clear communication with passengers.

You will operate buses, assist riders including those with mobility needs, collect fares, and report any incidents.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Valid Class B North Carolina Commercial Driver’s License with Passenger (P) Endorsement.
• Six (6) months of verifiable experience operating a similar or larger commercial vehicle.
• Ability to drive a transit bus in typical urban traffic, and work well under time constraints and stress.
• Flexibility to work various schedules, including fill-ins, split shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing in English.

Responsibilities

• Operate the bus on assigned routes and schedules, ensuring safe and timely transportation for passengers.
• Perform pre-departure inspections of the bus and related equipment, reporting any defects to ensure smooth and safe operations.
• Maintain trip records including fare collections, mileage, and vehicle conditions, keeping accurate logs for each route.
• Assist passengers in boarding and alighting, including those using wheelchairs or other mobility devices, and ensuring their safety by securing wheelchairs with tie-down straps.
• Collect fares and issuing tickets, including handling transfer slips to ensure passengers’ journeys are smooth and seamless.
• Announcing bus stops clearly, so passengers are aware of their next destination.
• Providing basic schedule information to passengers, answering questions about routes and arrival times.
• Communicating via two-way radio to report traffic delays, accidents, downed traffic signs, and faulty signals to office staff and other personnel.
• Performing post-shift inspections of the bus and reporting any defects, ensuring the vehicle is ready for the next operator.
• Completing incident and accident reports or documenting any unusual circumstances to ensure accurate records.
• Adhering to safety regulations at all times and following prescribed accident procedures when necessary.
• Performing additional duties as assigned to support smooth transit operations.

Skills

English proficiency

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Tools

CDL Class B with P Endorsement

Job description

The City of High Point is hiring a Transit Operator I to provide reliable bus service for residents on assigned routes, with a focus on safety, punctuality, and customer care. This role demands attention to schedules, proper pre- and post-shift inspections, and clear communication with passengers.

You will operate buses, assist riders including those with mobility needs, collect fares, and report any incidents.