SEASONAL TRANSIT OPERATOR

PAY RATE: $28.00-$30.00 PER HOUR

JOB SUMMARY:

Seasonal Transit Operators are responsible for the safe operation of buses and transportation of passengers over assigned routes throughout Park City and Summit County during high volume months. This position entails performing various related duties and specialized tasks as assigned, including Route Operations Coordinator, operator training, and paratransit operations. This is an at-will position that will conclude at the end of the winter season.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

• Responsible for safely and efficiently operating buses on designated routes during daily shift assignments throughout Park City and Summit County.
• Performs daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections of vehicles following Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Transportation Administration (FTA) regulations and communicates safety concerns and maintenance needs both verbally and in writing to the Fleet department to ensure the maximum safety of vehicles during operation.
• Performs basic vehicle maintenance on a daily basis, such as maintaining appropriate levels of fuel, radiator coolant, oil, tire pressure, and cleaning the interior and exterior of the vehicle, including sweeping/mopping the interior as necessary, searching for lost articles, and cleaning windshield and windows.
• Delivers superior customer service and functions as an ambassador for the City through professional and courteous interactions with coworkers, the public, and users of the transit system while adhering to all City and departmental safety policies and procedures.
• Physically assists passengers boarding and unloading with different types of equipment, such as skis, bicycles, luggage, wheelchairs, etc., as requested and complies with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements for transporting disabled passengers, such as announcing stops, offering assistance, securing wheelchairs, and equipment, etc.
• As assigned, serves as the Mobility (Paratransit/Senior Service) Dispatcher position which includes, but is not limited to, answering phone calls, taking reservations, scheduling rides, responding to passenger requests and concerns, monitoring the two-way radio traffic of paratransit operators, resolving on-route issues and scheduling conflicts, and makes necessary decisions required for the smooth operation of the system with excellent judgment and professionalism.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Ability to pass and maintain the Department of Transportation (DOT) Physical Requirements.
• Safety-sensitive position requires mandatory and/or random drug and alcohol screenings.
• Ability to pass and maintain valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License with passenger and air brake endorsements.
• Safe driver with a valid driver’s license and no more than 2 moving violations in the past 3 years.
• No convictions for driving under the influence of alcohol or any drugs within the past 10 years.
• Able and willing to work day or evening shifts, weekends, and holiday shifts as assigned.
• Able to prepare legible written reports of incidents and accidents.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• At least one winter season as a Transit Operator with Park City Transit.
• Working knowledge of Park City’s transit routes and operations.
• Skilled and knowledgeable in the safe and efficient operation of multiple types and sizes of transit vehicles, including diesel and electric power plants, body-on-chassis vehicles, and low-floor transit coaches of varying lengths.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• The employee may occasionally be required to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job for safe maneuvering and operation of City buses and other vehicles. Ability to read traffic signs, observe passengers, and operate a vehicle during day and night-time conditions.
• The employee works near moving vehicles, machinery, & mechanical parts.
• Work is performed inside a bus and outdoor settings, in all weather conditions including extreme temperatures day and/or night.
• Periodic/considerable exposure to stressful situations including passenger questions, complaints, and general transit operations and City information inquiries.
• The noise level includes diesel engine noise, and passenger noise and is usually low to moderate.
• Non-traditional working hours which include evenings and weekends.
• Occasional on-call working hours including evenings and weekends.
• Work includes day, swing, and night shifts, holidays, and weekends.
  

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required by personnel so classified. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.