Public Transit Vehicle Operator (CDL)

Strategic Government Resources, Inc.; Texas; Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfshoresal is seeking a Vehicle Operator responsible for transporting the public safely on City routes, performing inspections, and assisting passengers. The role requires CDL and defensive driving credentials, with bilingual Spanish/English preferred, and adherence to DOT and city policies.

Quadruple-check reports, maintain clean vehicles, and interact professionally with citizens and staff in varying conditions and hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of related work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• CDL A or B with passenger endorsement preferred.
• Defensive Driving Course completed within last 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy machinery and transports the public on designated routes and schedules.
• Performs pre- and post-trip inspections and reports defects.
• Greet and assist the public; answer inquiries and refer to appropriate personnel.
• Keep vehicles and storage areas clean; manage daily paperwork and passenger counts.
• Provide information to locate services and businesses for the public.

Skills

Public safety

Customer service

Effective communication

Stress management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Defensive Driving Course

USDOT medical exam

Job description

This position is open until filled.

JOB SUMMARY

The Vehicle Operator performs a variety of transportation-related work, including:driving heavy machinery capable of carrying up to 35 persons and their possessions in a safe, timely manner, exerting due care for the driving, riding and walking public; general upkeep of City vehicles and vehicle storage area; various reports and pre & post trip vehicle inspections; and assists in fulfilling the operating policies and procedures of the Transit Department.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Operates heavy machinery while transporting the public in a safe and timely manner, adhering to various City approved routes and schedules.
• Conducts pre and post trip inspections of vehicles, correctly reporting any problems or deficiencies.
• Greets and assists the public in a friendly, courteous manner; responds to inquiries from employees, citizens and others; and refers, when necessary, to appropriate persons.
• Keeps City vehicles clean on a daily basis – sweeps interior, washes interior and exterior, disposes of trash.
• Maintains vehicle storage and office area in a clean manner.
• Prepares the necessary daily paperwork reporting passenger counts and vehicle / situation discrepancies.
• Provide information to the public to assist them in locating services and business establishments.

SECONDARY JOB FUNCTIONS

Performs other related duties as assigned.

FISCAL BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY

Responsible for adhering to all City of South Padre Island Purchasing Policies while performing purchasing tasks.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

Two (2) years of related work experience in a related field; or any equivalent combination of education and experience, equivalency to be determined by the City.

Licenses or Certifications:

• Have a commercial Driver's License (CDL A or B) with passenger endorsement.
• Have a certificate showing satisfactory completion of a Defensive Driving Course within the last twelve (12) months.
• Have passed a U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) qualified physical for commercial transportation operators within the previous twenty-four (24) month period.
• A valid state driver’s license.

Special Requirements:

• Bilingual: Spanish and English preferred.
• Have no more than two (2) moving violations or accidents within the last three (3) years.
• Have passed an initial pre-employment FTA-approved drug test and continue to pass random drug and alcohol tests.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Skill in operation of listed tools and equipment.
• Ability to handle stressful situations and to effectively meet and deal with the public in a tactful and courteous manner.
• Ability to operate vehicle in congested areas in all types of climatic conditions.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of standard business arithmetic, including percentages and decimals.
• Knowledge of record keeping, report preparation, filing methods and records management techniques.
• Knowledge of area streets, geography and community.
• Ability to work irregular hours and shift times.