Transit Operator (On-Call) bei City of Albany, OR
City of Albany, OR · Albany, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
- Junior
- Optionales Büro in Albany
About the Department
The City of Albany is now accepting applications for on-call Transit Drivers/Operators*. We are seeking dedicated and passionate individuals to operate diesel and gasoline-powered buses on established routes, assist passengers, and maintain non-mechanical aspects of the buses. In this role, you will be instrumental in providing safe, reliable, and courteous transportation services to our community. If you want a flexible schedule while making meaningful impact on people's lives, we encourage you to apply!
*Please note that this on-call position can possibly lead to full time employment in the future
***This position is open until filled, with first review of applications being on September 24th. Applications received after September 23rd will be reviewed and considered as needed. This posting may close at any time after September 24th without prior notice. ***
Position Duties
- Operates transit buses on various established assigned routes and adheres to schedule safely and legally.
- Responds to public inquiries about bus schedules and procedures; and provides assistance when necessary.
- Maintains an accurate accounting of daily passenger sheets, vehicle maintenance check forms, and other related records that may be required.
- Reports any changes to assigned routes or stops and all bus and passenger accidents immediately to supervisor.
- Responsible for passengers' safety including the enforcement of passenger regulations such as no smoking or eating on the bus.
- Performs daily vehicle safety checks before operating the bus and reports any vehicle malfunctions to supervisor.
- Maintains buses including fueling and cleaning; ensures supervisor is aware of routine service and repair needs of assigned vehicles.
- May perform minor maintenance such as changing lamps as needed.
- Represents the City of Albany by responding to the public, citizens, its employees, and others in a prompt, professional, and courteous manner while continuously maintaining a positive customer service demeanor. Regards everyone, internal and external, as a customer and deliver the best service possible in a respectful and patient manner.
- Works to create a high-performance work culture by demonstrating a positive attitude and modeling the City’s mission, vision, and values. Conducts self with high integrity, proactive in conserving City resources, and seeks and incorporates customer feedback for ongoing performance improvement. Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality customer service.
- Acts ethically and honestly; applies ethical standards of behavior to daily work activities and interactions. Builds confidence in the city through own actions.
- Effectively promotes and supervises a safe work environment. Complies with all safety rules and performs work in a safe manner. Ensures staff maintain a safe working environment in compliance with Federal, State, and City health and safety guidelines and regulations.
- Demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing equity, diversity, and inclusion.
- Serves as a member of various City committees as assigned.
- Assists other staff in the performance of their duties as assigned.
- Arrives to work, meetings, and other work-related functions on time and maintains regular job attendance.
- Operates a motor vehicle safely and legally.
- May provide training and orientation to newly assigned personnel.
- Adheres to appropriate attire, grooming, and hygiene standards established for the position.
- Performs other related duties as required/assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Other Qualifications
Education and Experience:
A high school diploma and one year of job-related experience
or
an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Special Requirements:
- Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Oregon Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a passenger endorsement and a driving record that meets the City’s driving standards.
- Ability to pass post-offer background check, including driving history, and job-related physical required.
- In accordance with Human Resources substance abuse policies, incumbents in this position are subject to the City's Drug & Alcohol testing program.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of: operating a transit bus in a safe and efficient manner; develop and maintain defensive driving skills; learn and implement city procedures, regulations, and requirements with respect to safety.
Skill in: the operation of listed tools and equipment.
Ability to: operate a transit bus in a safe and efficient manner; develop and maintain defensive driving skills; learn and implement city procedures, regulations, and requirements with respect to safety; effectively use oral and written communication in the performance of duties and responsibilities; use independent judgment and make decisions without direct supervision; report to work regularly and on time; provide high quality service to the public and other employees; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments, and the public; and operate computers for data entry.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in the field, operating the bus, regardless of weather conditions where an employee is exposed to noise, fumes, and road vibration. Work is also performed in the transit garage. Employee may be required to work evenings and weekends.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The factors described herein are representative of, but not all-inclusive of, those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Detailed information may be available in a supplemental Job Task Analysis document.
The work is light work which requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:
Use of hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or control.
Ability to reach with hands and arms
May have to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Manual dexterity and coordination are required to perform the work. This is used while operating equipment such as computer keyboards; calculator; telephones.
