Transit Operator
Transit Operator
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USD 47840 - 47840
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Job Description
General Summary
The City of Charlottesville is accepting applications for Transit Operatorwho are highly motivated and who strive for success by demonstrating Charlottesvilles Core Values of Commitment Integrity Respect Innovation and Collaboration. Position performs routine semiskilled work for providing scheduled fixedroutes in public transportation with Charlottesville Area Transit Division (CAT); daily school transportation or schoolrelated events as well as charter services for Charlottesville Area Transit may be required; does related work as required. Reports to a Transportation Operations Supervisor.
Starting pay is at $23.00 an hour.This is a fulltime nonexempt position which provides excellent benefits including 13 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday paid vacation and sick leave health insurance options with employer contribution employerpaid life insurance Citys retirement options gym membership reimbursement tuition reimbursement and continuing education/training opportunities.
- For a general summary of benefits offered by the Cityplease click the benefits tab on this posting or visit City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement systemand does not participate in VRShowever the City has a Portability Agreement with VRS and there are certain provisions that must be met. For questions pertaining to the Portability Agreement please contact the Citys Benefits Administrator at.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties
- Primarily operates school and/or transit bus on assigned routes and schedules.
- Prepares proper documentation:
- Pre & Post Trip
- Mileage and ridership
- Mechanical defects
- Incident and accident reports
- Bus behavioral reports
- Leave requests
- Observes all safety procedures while loading and unloading passengers and while bus is in motion.
- Ensures excellent customer service.
- Responsible for fostering a safe and wholesome environment for all passengers on the accurate information to the public promptly and courteously.
- Must comply with all local state and federal rules and regulations.
- Announces routes and stops when needed.
- Ensures safe and clean vehicle condition throughout each shift per division requirements (to include but not limited to sweeping mopping and exterior washing.
- Attends all required meetings and/or training sessions.
- Issues receives manages and ensures safe handling of fares tickets and various passes.
- Communicates effectively with supervisor includes 2 way radio transmissions.
- Adjusts to variables in normal working conditions including adverse weather traffic construction passenger problems accidents and trip changes.
- Employs all techniques of defensive driving to minimize the risk of preventable and nonpreventable accidents and/or passenger injuries.
- Ensures all accidents are reported to a supervisor immediately.
- Performs all related tasks as required.
Education Experience and Skills
- Minimum Qualifications:
- Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or GED. (One year of work may substitute for one year of education up to a maximum three years substitution.
- Minimum one year of work experience performing customer service tasks.
- A valid drivers license is required.(To view our driving eligibility requirements visit have no reckless driving or driving under the influence convictions within five years and less than two moving violations within 12 months of employment start date.
- Must be able to pass all phases of the preemployment screening process to include a Virginia Department of Transportation Physical Assessment background check and preemployment drug screening.
Preferred Qualifications:- Experience operating a commercial vehicle preferred.
- Possession of validCDL or CDL learners permit preferred.
- Certifications related to driving and/or customer service preferred.
Skills: Thorough knowledge of traffic rules and regulations; ability to provide excellent customer service; Ability to operate buses and related equipment safely and efficiently; Ability to keep records and prepare reports; Ability to establish effective relationship with riders coworkers and the general public; Ability to be polite coherent and professional at all times toward fellow employees and the public; Ability to follow written and oral instructions; Ability to remain calm in emergency situations and ensure the safety of all passengers and employees. Physical Conditions & Additional Information
- All employees must satisfy the Virginia Department of Transportation Physical Assessment provided by the City before being hired and annually.This position is considered essential and is subject to emergency and standby position is subject to federal DOT drug and alcohol testing regulations.Work is typically performed inside and around the exterior of a bus and employees must also be able to satisfy the following physical requirements: Long periods of sitting; Frequent overhead reaching bending and stooping over crawling to inspect under buses. Ability to secure a wheelchair safely on the bus. Occasional lifting of at least fifty pounds is required. Frequent contact with Transportation Supervisor fellow drivers and passengers is required. Contact with various administrators and the general public is required. Occasional meetings with administrators and/or parents and patrons are necessary. Person shall have no impairment of the use of a foot leg hand finger or an arm and no other structural defects or limitation likely to interfere with the ability to control and safely drive a bus. Must have the physical ability to descend from or climb up to at least 3.5 feet at the emergency door to assist in the evacuation of the passengers. Operation of vehicles during inclement weather is required.
The City of Charlottesville conducts job related background checks reference checks and preemployment drug tests in accordance with federal state and local law of applicants who reach the final stages of the employment selection process. The Citys policy has not changed because of the decriminalization of in the Commonwealth of Virginia. remains an illegal drug under federal law and it continues to be a violation of the US Department of Transportation regulations and the Citys policy prohibiting employees from testing positive for .
The City of Charlottesville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports workforce diversity at all levels of the organization. The City prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color creed religion national origin ancestry citizenship status age sex or gender (including pregnancy childbirth and pregnancyrelated conditions) gender identity or expression (including transgender status) sexual orientation marital status military service and veteran status physical or mental disability genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. The City is dedicated to this with respect to recruitment hiring placement promotion transfer training compensation benefits employee activities access to facilities and programs and general treatment during employment.
Requests for reasonable accommodation by individuals with disabilities may be requested by contacting Human Resources ator .
The City of Charlottesville conducts job related background checks reference checks and preemployment drug tests in accordance with federal state and local law of applicants who reach the final stages of the employment selection Citys policy has not changed because of the decriminalization of in the Commonwealth of Virginia. remains an illegal drug under federal law and it continues to be a violation of the US Department of Transportation regulations and the Citys policy prohibiting employees from testing positive for .
Employment Type
Full-Time
