Public Transit Operator

Lyon-County-Kansas; Emporia (KS); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Lyon County Area Transportation (LCAT) is seeking a part-time Transit Operator to join our team in Emporia, Kansas. Applicants must have Saturday availability. The position starts at $14.50/hr and is eligible for benefits including paid time off and health/dental/vision insurance.

A valid driver's license and successful pre-hire testing including a background check, physical, and drug test are required. This role is a part-time, non-exempt position responsible for operating public transit

Qualifications

• Interpersonal skills to work with the general public including elderly/disabled.
• Clear written and verbal communication in English; basic reading of instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate transit vehicles for demand response service.
• Collect fares and sell bus passes to riders.
• Fuel, clean, and perform post-trip checks on vehicles.
• Complete required reports and attend trainings.

Skills

Interpersonal

Communication

Reliability

English fluency

Education

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent

Tools

Tablet

Job description

Lyon County Area Transportation (LCAT) is seeking a part-time Transit Operatorto join our team. Applicants must have Saturday availability. This position starts at $14.50/hr. and is eligible for benefits including paid time off and health/dental/vision insurance. Applicants must have a valid driver's license and pass pre-hire testing including a background check, physical, and drug test.

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY

This is a part-time FLSA non-exempt position*, responsible for the operation of public transit vehicles. Work hours are flexible with occasional overtime; Saturday work may be required. This position reports directly to the Transportation Manager and to the Dispatch Supervisor when the Transportation Manger is unavailable.

The roles, responsibilities, job functions, knowledge, skills and abilities set forth herein may be revised from time-to-time in order to comply with federal and state laws, departmental needs and the changing requirements for this position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Operate vehicles for the demand response service (i.e., boarding to destination).
• Collect fares and sell bus passes to riders.
• Fuel bus at the end of shift every night.
• Cleaning and disinfecting vehicle during downtime and at the end of every shift.
• Complete required vehicle operating reports (i.e., incident reports, pre/post trip reports).
• Complete deficiency reports and turn into Maintenance Coordinator.
• Attend / Complete required transportation training and educational seminars as needed.
• Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, the general public, fellow coworkers and management. Being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
• Must be reliable, responsible, dependable, and fulfill obligations.
• Must show up to work as scheduled.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Requires a driving record approved by the agency insuring the public transit vehicles.
• Requires a valid and current Class C driver's license at all times.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment DOT transportation physical examination.
• Education: High School Diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent required.
• Experience: Prior experience driving buses is a plus but will train.
• Knowledge: Must have the ability to receive, read, interpret and follow verbal and written instructions. Required to write and speak English fluently with the ability to speak a foreign language helpful.
• Skills:
• Computer: Able to operate a tablet.
• Interpersonal: Ability to work with, relate to and feel comfortable with the general public including the elderly and disabled.
• Problem Solving: Must have strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Communication: Ability to communicate fluently, both verbally and in writing.
• Physical Requirements: Requires sufficient visual acuity to be able to read, write and operate public vehicles. Requires a sufficient hearing level to operate vehicles and communicate by two-way radio. Occasional requirement to lift items weighting up to 40 pounds to a height of 36 inches. Ability to assist wheelchair bound passengers with loading, unloading and securing wheelchairs during transport.

Employees hired after November 1st, 2018: Lyon County (Company) understands that a job analysis is being completed in compliance with the American's with Disabilities Act (ADA). One of the outcomes of the job analysis is the determination of one or more job specific tests that will either qualify or disqualify the post-offer or post-employment (fit for duty) candidate for the position. For the

Classification Series of LYON COUNTY: LCAT BUS DRIVER: The Company representative hereby acknowledges the following as valid physical requirements:

• 1. Employee lifts/carries 50 pounds occasionally (less than 33% of 33% of the time or 1-100 times per day).
• 2. Employee lifts/carries 25 pounds frequently (34%-66% of the time or 100-500 times per day).
• 3. Employee lifts/carries 10 pounds constantly (67%-100% of the time or over 500 times per day).
• 4. Employee's position requires pushing a maximum force of 5 pounds.
• 5. Employee's position requires pulling a maximum force of 5 pounds.

SAFE LIFTING CRITERIA

• 6. Floor to knuckle: 45 lbs.
• 12 to knuckle: 45lbs.
• Knuckle to shoulder: 22.5 lbs.
• Shoulder to overhead: 22.5 lbs.
• Carry: 45 lbs.
• Push: 50 lbs. force (sled +75lbs.)
• Pull: 100 lbs. force (sled +240lbs.)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: LIFT/CARRY

Stand: O 10 lbs. or less: C

Sit: F 21-50 lbs.: F

Reach above shoulder: O Push/Pull;

Climb: O 12 lbs. or less: C

Squat or kneel: O 26-40 lbs.: O

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0-2.5+hrs/day).

F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5-5.5+hrs/day).

C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs. per day).

This job description has been examined for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FSLA). *The federal overtime provisions are contained in the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Unless exempt, employees covered by the Act must receive overtime pay for hours worked over 40 in a workweek at a rate not less than time and one-half their regular rates of pay.

Subject to criminal record history checks, physical examination and drug/alcohol screening prior to employment.

This job is not approved for remote work

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION STATEMENT

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.