Transit Service Worker/Transit Operator FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
General Definition of Work
Performs
intermediate semiskilled work maintaining a clean fleet of transit vehicles,
inspecting buses to ensure they are safe and fueled, performing the duties of a
Transit Operator, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate
supervision of the Transit Manager.
Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must
be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are
representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Functions
Performs
duties in accordance with the City's keys to excellent customer service.
Answers
telephone calls and assists customers.
Maintains
a clean fleet of transit vehicles; maintains a neat and orderly garage, office
area, bathroom, bus shelters and bus stops.
Inspects
buses to ensure they are safe and fueled and in operable condition; performs
basic mechanical work and road tests vehicles following repair work.
Substitutes
for Transit Operators; operates a bus on a fixed route system; accounts for and
maintains records for money, riders and other statistical information.
Assists
Transit Dispatcher by answering and responding to the telephone and radio.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Thorough
knowledge of cleaning materials, supplies and equipment; thorough knowledge of
appropriate inspection process to ensure vehicle readiness; general knowledge
of regional traffic rules and regulations; general knowledge of the geography
of the City; ability to operate passenger vehicles and related equipment safely
and efficiently; ability to remain alert and to remain calm during the periods
of stress; ability to keep records and prepare reports; ability to establish
and maintain effective working relationships with clients and associates.
Education and Experience
High school
diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Physical Requirements
This work
requires the occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work regularly
requires standing, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel
and reaching with hands and arms, frequently requires walking, sitting and
stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling and occasionally requires climbing or
balancing, pushing or pulling, lifting and repetitive motions; work has
standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or
exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive
information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing
written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or
small parts, using measuring devices, operating machines, operating motor
vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work
frequently requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions and occasionally
requires exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to vibration and
exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized
personal protective equipment; work is generally in a loud noise location (e.g.
grounds maintenance, heavy traffic).
Special Requirements
Valid commercial
driver's license with Class B endorsement in the State of