Transit Operator (Part-Time)

City of Alexandria, LA; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Alexandria, LA is seeking a transit driver to safely transport passengers on established routes according to a schedule. You will operate a 35,000‑pound vehicle, collect fares, and provide courteous customer service under supervision.

Applicants must have a High School diploma or GED and hold a valid Class B CDL with passenger endorsement and air brakes endorsement within 60 days of hire. Prior transit experience preferred for this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; experience in transit operations preferred.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class B commercial driver’s license.
• Must obtain Louisiana Class B CDL and endorsements (passenger, air brakes) within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Operate a 35,000 pound vehicle on an established route according to a time schedule.
• Pick up and discharge passengers.
• Drive safely, maintain vehicle control, and obey traffic regulations.
• Provide courteous customer service and assist passengers.
• Collect fares from and interact with passengers.
• Report delays, mechanical problems and accidents; respond to emergencies.
• Complete daily records and logs and receive safety information.
• May operate an ADA accessible van.

Skills

Customer service

Safety awareness

Communication

Record keeping

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.