Streetcar Operator

Sun Tran; Arizona; On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage

Personal time off

Life insurance

Sick leave

Paid holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Sun Tran is Tucson's award-winning public transportation system operating the Sun Link Streetcar. The Streetcar Operator safely runs vehicles to on-time schedules and serves the public with professional customer service in the City of Tucson.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid AZ driver's license, pass a pre-employment physical and drug testing, and be available for weekends, holidays and evenings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid AZ driver's license required.
• Pre-employment physical and drug/alcohol testing must be passed.
• Ability to write clear and concise reports.
• Available to work weekends, holidays and evenings.

Responsibilities

• Operate Streetcar safely and on-time according to designated schedule.
• Provide professional customer service in transporting the public.
• Assist passengers with special needs and disabilities during boarding/departure.
• Troubleshoot and operate track switches and signaling as needed.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

SALARY: $20.57 per hour

QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants must have a high school diploma/equivalent. MUST possess a valid AZ driver's license, ability to pass a pre-employment physical, successfully complete training programs with post-training qualification period, successful completion of drug and alcohol testing, ability to write clear and concise reports and must be available to work weekends, holidays and evening hours.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

This is a single-level classification. Streetcar Operators operate light rail vehicles safely and in accordance with a designated schedule and observe all laws, regulations and procedures. The responsibilities include performing the safe on-time operation of the Sun Link Streetcar and providing professional customer service in the transport of the public for the City of Tucson.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Pick up and drop off passengers at designated locations; assist passengers with special needs including offering assistance in boarding or de-boarding persons with disabilities; provide information to passengers regarding service area; troubleshoot and operate malfunctioning light rail vehicles; operate track switches and provide hand signals or traffic flagging. Must be able to work weekends, holidays and evening hours.

BENEFITS:

• Benefits include health care coverage for employees and dependents, personal time off (PTO), life insurance, sick leave, paid holidays, and a 401(k)-retirement plan.

NOTICE: If selected for any position, the company requires a background investigation, a pre-employment

DOT physical and drug screen. Full job description available upon selection for interview.

Sun Link Streetcar is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

Company Description

Sun Tran is Tucson's award-winning public transportation system, which is operated by RATP Dev/Tucson Transit Management, LLC (TTM) and under contract with the City of Tucson.