Transit Operator, Transit

City of Santa Fe Springs; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental

Vision

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Wellness clinic

Job summary

City of Alexandria is seeking a Transit Driver to operate a 35,000-pound vehicle on established routes, ensuring passenger safety and timely service. You will perform pre-trip inspections, collect fares, and assist passengers, including those using accessibility equipment.

The ideal candidate holds a Class B CDL with passenger and air brakes endorsements (must obtain within 60 days of hire) and has high school level education or equivalent.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; previous experience with large passenger vehicles or transit operations preferred.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class B commercial driver’s license.
• Must obtain passenger endorsement and air brakes endorsement within 60 days of hire and maintain throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Operates a 35,000-pound vehicle on an established route according to a time schedule and picks up and discharges passengers; performs pre-trip inspections.
• Drives safely, maintains control of the vehicle, and obeys traffic regulations.
• Assists passengers through verbal guidance and operation of accessibility equipment; secures bicycles, wheelchairs, strollers, and other items when needed.
• Collects fares from and interacts with passengers of varying ages and abilities.
• Reports delays, mechanical problems, and accidents; responds to emergencies.
• Completes daily records and logs and may operate an ADA accessible van.

Skills

Safe driving

Customer service

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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.

Examples of Duties

Operates a 35,000-pound vehicle on an established route according to a time schedule and picks up and discharges passengers; performs pre-trip inspections. Drives safely, maintains control of the vehicle, and obeys traffic regulations.

Assists passengers through verbal guidance and operation of accessibility equipment; may be required to secure bicycles, wheelchairs, strollers, and other items using installed securement systems.

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.

Transports passengers of City Transit in a safe, courteous manner over established routes according to the time schedule. Complies with laws, ordinances, and regulations regarding operating transit vehicles. Recognizes traffic hazards and uses safety precautions to avoid or decrease accidents, and has knowledge of City geography and street locations.

Typical Qualifications

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.

Supplemental Information

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.

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

The City of Alexandria is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, sex, color, religion, national origin, or disability.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees, including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, sick leave, and a wellness clinic for employees.