Paratransit Operator - Part-Time

• Operate a specialized vehicle with wheelchair lift/ramp to transport paratransit passengers in a safe, proficient manner;
• Comply with all City, county, state, and federal traffic rules, regulations, laws and procedures for the safe operation of a transit vehicle;
• Provide assistance with alighting, including assisting persons onto and off the wheelchair lift, operating lift/ramp, and securing wheelchairs and mobility devices using seatbelt securement for transport as required;
• Provide information in a courteous manner to passengers regarding routes, schedules, transfers, and fares;
• Monitor passengers during transport and assist passengers as needed to ensure a safely completed trip;
• Assist passengers with disabilities in accessing transportation services as required by local, state, and federal regulations, including regulations established by the ADA;
• Perform passenger trips according to a regularly changing schedule and in a manner that provides for maximum possible passenger safety while maintaining service efficiency;
• Collect and maintain an accurate record of passenger fares;
• Maintain accurate daily records reflecting passenger activity;
• Ensure the cleanliness of the interior and seating area for passengers; and
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School diploma or GED and
• At least six months of driving experience

• The safe operation of a public transit bus, including complete familiarization with its systems and safety features.
• Traffic rules, regulations and laws, and procedures for the safe operation of a transit bus, and the ability to operate a transit bus in a safe manner.
• Geography and roadways of an assigned route and of the entire municipality.

• Operate a motor vehicle safely.
• Operate vehicle radio, Mobile Data Terminal (MDT), AVL system, and fare collection systems.
• Operate and/or utilize all standard safety equipment installed in transit passenger vehicles, including safety harnesses, restraints, and any other equipment required by federal, state, or local regulations.
• Assist customers boarding or alighting from vehicles, without lifting persons or wheelchair devices, and lift or carry customer items on and off vehicles as requested.
• Operate a wheelchair ramp and assist passengers with disabilities.
• Push, pull, and turn passengers in a wheelchair with a combined weight of 800 lbs. up/down wheelchair ramps, on/off vehicle lifts, and across various surfaces as needed.
• Maintain effective working relationships and deal courteously and effectively with the public, fellow employees, and supervisors.
• Handle confrontational passengers effectively.
• Be patient and allow customers to take their time.
• Give customers with disabilities the same information and choices given to other passengers.
• Conduct and document a thorough vehicle inspection.
• Read, understand, and follow rules and regulations, maps and schedules, vehicle operating procedures, vehicle laws, and written and oral instructions.
• Be able to work without immediate supervision in the field after completion of the initial training period.
• Prepare accident and incident reports.
• Maintain simple records and make basic math calculations.
• Be punctual and maintain regular, predictable attendance.
• Be available to work a flexible schedule that includes nights, weekends, holidays, working split shifts, and overtime.

Salary : $18