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TRANSIT OPERATOR
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BRIEF DESCRIPTION The purpose of this position is to operate a transit system bus on an assigned route. This is accomplished by following routes adhering to timetables embarking and debarking passengers collecting fares generating transfers maintaining passenger counts coordinating activities with dispatchers and other drivers and completing required records. Other duties include maintaining order on the bus providing information to the public ensuring physically impaired passengers are secured reporting malfunctions or maintenance issues and reporting related traffic conditions.
Drivers License Required - Y Type - B Endorsements - P - Passenger
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Note This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The list of essential functions below does not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent in this position. Additionally please be aware of the legend below when referring to the physical demands of each essential function.
Code Essential Functions 1 L Regular and reliable attendance in compliance with given schedules is a mandatory requirement of this position. Schedules may be subject to change with or without advance notice. 2 L Operates a transit bus by driving a prescribed route learning all routes interacting with passengers maintaining order and safety collecting fares issuing transfers and adhering to local state and federal rules and published schedules. 3 S Communicates with passengers and staff by maintaining effective working relationships providing passengers with clear and concise information on stop locations schedules transfers or information on other locations coordinating transfer arrivals departments and other information with dispatch and reporting personal items or property left on the bus. 4 L Completes routine housekeeping tasks by checking the bus for lost items removing trash cleaning and inspecting the bus after each shift and refueling the bus after each shift. 5 S Maintains records and logs by recording mileage recording beginning and ending duty times total hours on duty fare box readings fares and categories and providing a written description of discrepancies malfunctions accidents or other items encountered while operating the bus. 6 L Completes charter trips by driving the bus or trolley as directed and adhering to the terms of the charter.
JOB CLASSIFICATION REQUIREMENTS-Description of Minimum Job Requirements-Formal Education Work requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational technical or office processes. Level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency.
Experience Under and including one year.
PRIMARY WORK LOCATION Bus Position 2201003 Code 2201-24 Type INTERNAL & EXTERNAL Location PUBLIC TRANSIT Grade NE 107 Job Family 53-3021.00 BUS DRIVERS TRANSI Job Class TRANSIT OPERATOR Posting Start 06022026 Posting End 12319999
HOURLY RATE RANGE 19.02-19.97
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