Part-Time Transit Operator bei City of Murfreesboro, TN

About the Department

This position is considered a Safety-Sensitive position. Applicants who pass the interview process will be subject to drug and alcohol testing.

Position Duties

Essential Functions:

• Must be able to communicate with others in spoken and written English to ensure the safe and efficient operations of the business.
• Operates transit vehicles to transport passengers over established routes according to set time schedules.  
• Collect fares, issues transfers; provides verbal information to the public regarding routes, schedules, and transfer points. 
• Monitors radio communication while on route to ensure safe and timely arrival and departure times. 
• Conducts routine pre-trip and post-trip safety inspections and associated documentation on assigned vehicle. 
• Cleans assigned vehicle after completion of daily assignment or as necessary. 
• Regulates heating and cooling for passenger comfort. 
• Completes incident and accident reports. 
• Reports mechanical defects to immediate supervisor. 
• Monitors pre-established fares and records money, tokens, and transfers received. 
• Provides special care to elderly and individuals with disabilities; operates wheelchair lift equipment for passengers using mobility devices and those unable to use the stairs.
• Attends meetings and training functions as assigned. 
• Performs other work as assigned. 

• Performs work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves repetitive operation of mass transit vehicle. 
• Sits for extended periods of time, lifts or pulls up to 40 pounds, performs repetitive body movements to operate controls, works independently with a minimum of breaks, operates a transit vehicle in heavy traffic and in emergency or hazardous situations or conditions.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Special Certifications and Licenses: 
Requires current CPR and Standard First Aid certifications or the ability to acquire within six (6) months of hire date.

Certifications for the below items are offered with employment: 
Must possess a valid Class A, B, or C CDL driver's license for public transportation in the State of Tennessee with a P endorsement.