Transit Operator, Full-Time

City of Alexandria, LA; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

City Transit in Alexandria, LA is hiring a Transit Operator to safely operate a 35,000-pound vehicle on established routes according to a time schedule, and to load and unload passengers with courtesy.

Applicants must have a High school diploma or GED, a valid Class B CDL with passenger and air brakes endorsements, and be willing to obtain required endorsements within 60 days. Prior transit or large-vehicle experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Class B CDL with passenger and air brakes endorsements required.
• Previous experience with large passenger vehicles preferred.
• Must be able to obtain Louisiana endorsements within 60 days.
• Applicants must provide complete training and work history details.

Responsibilities

• Operate a 35,000 lb vehicle on established routes.
• Adhere to time schedules and routes.
• Collect fares and assist passengers.
• Provide courteous customer service.
• Report delays, problems and incidents.
• Complete daily records and logs.
• May operate an ADA accessible van.

Skills

CDL Class B

Passenger endorsement

Air brakes endorsement

Customer service

Route driving experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

This classification transports passengers of City Transit in a safe, courteous manner over established routes according to a time schedule. Work is performed under the general supervision of a Transit Shift Supervisor or Assistant Transit Manager.

Operates a 35,000 pound vehicle on an established route according to a time schedule and picks up and discharges passengers.

Drives safely, maintains control of the vehicle and obeys traffic regulations.

Provides good customer service and assists passengers in a courteous, responsible, and informative manner.

Collects fares from and interacts with passengers with a variety of personalities, health issues, abilities and disabilities.

Reports delays, mechanical problems and accidents; responds to emergency situations.

Completes daily records and logs and receives safety information.

May operate an ADA accessible van.

High school diploma or GED; previous experience in the operation of large passenger vehicles, transit operations, and/or transportation is preferred; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Must possess and maintain a valid Class B commercial driver’s license. Will be required to obtain a valid State of Louisiana Class B commercial driver’s license at the time of appointment. Must obtain the required passenger endorsement and air brakes endorsement within 60 days of hire and maintain throughout employment.

Applicants must supply complete and accurate information concerning their previous training and experience including a detailed description of their work experience, the names and addresses of all previous employers and the dates of employment. The information is subject to verification.

Examination may consist of a written test, a rating of training and experience, a performance test or any combination thereof deemed necessary to adequately screen and rank applicants. Examination notices will be sent out via email with a testing date, time, and location if applicable.

** If you prefer to receive text messages regarding your application update, please include a current cell phone number on your application.**

Must include copies of driver’s license, diploma, GED, DD214, degree, etc. with application for consideration.