Streetcar Operator

Sun Tran; Arizona; On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage

Paid time off

Life insurance

Sick leave

Paid holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Sun Tran in Tucson, AZ is seeking Streetcar Operators to run the Sun Link Streetcar safely and on schedule while delivering excellent customer service to the public. The role emphasizes safety, punctuality, and clear communication with riders.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid Arizona driver’s license, and be able to pass a pre-employment physical and drug tests. Weekend, holiday, and evening availability is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Arizona driver’s license.
• Pass pre-employment physical and drug/alcohol testing.
• Ability to write clear and concise reports.
• Available to work weekends, holidays, and evenings.

Responsibilities

• Operate Sun Link Streetcar safely and on-time according to schedule.
• Pick up and drop off passengers at designated locations.
• Assist passengers with special needs, including boarding/de-boarding.
• Provide information to passengers regarding service area.
• Troubleshoot and operate malfunctioning light rail vehicles.
• Operate track switches and provide hand signals or traffic flagging.

Skills

AZ Driver's License

Report writing

Weekend/evening availability

Customer service

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.