Public Transit Operator (Part Time)

SUMMARY:

Operators shall work with the public, including seniors and special needs population as well as providing quality customer service to help transport our passengers from one place to another.  Other activities include maintaining regular communication with dispatch, safely guiding their vehicles in all traffic and weather conditions, inspecting vehicles before and after each shift, make best efforts to adhere to the schedule despite conditions and ensure that passengers pay correct fares or provide proper documentation.  

This position reports to the Transit Operations Supervisor.  

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide safe, courteous, reliable and timely transportation service.  
2. Driver will operate vehicle in compliance with all State and City traffic and parking laws and ordinances.
3. We provide door-to-door service, best efforts must be made to make pick ups and drop offs as close to the specified location as possible.
4. Possess knowledge, skills and ability to safely and completely operate any of our Transit vehicles on any of our routes as assigned during shift.  
5. Possess a thorough understanding of wheelchair lift operations and ability to operate wheelchair lifts on all Transit vehicles.
6. Possess a thorough understanding of streets and landmarks in the service area of all system routes, all subscribed service routes, and any other scheduled stops.  
7. Communicate effectively with Transit dispatch via two-way radio or cell phone.  
8. Maintain a clean vehicle, both interior and exterior to ensure client safety, neat appearance and protect equipment.
9. Perform daily pre and post trip inspections of your assigned vehicle, recording all information on the inspection form, and turning forms in daily to Transit Dispatcher/Transit Operations Supervisor.
10. Operator is responsible for immediately correcting deficiencies such as low fluid levels, low tire air pressure, etc.
11. Operator is responsible for condition of assigned Transit vehicle at all times.   Responsible for handling routine maintenance such as checking oil and other fluid levels on a daily basis, adhering to preventative maintenance schedules and reporting any extensive maintenance issues to Transit Dispatch/Technician/Operations Supervisor.   Operators will assist Technician with scheduling of vehicle repair and maintenance as requested.  
12. Ensure vehicle fuel level is full at the end of shift.
13. Ensure the vehicle is locked and secured when unattended.
14. Ensure current insurance and registration papers are on-board.
15. Ensure Safety supplies and equipment are maintained in assigned vehicle and in proper working order at all times.
16. Responsible for recording passenger pick up and drop off times, passenger statistics, and fares paid on daily trip manifest.  All money collected will be turned in at the end of the shift to Dispatch or the Operations Supervisor for deposit.
17. Provide assistance to passengers boarding and disembarking the Transit vehicle to guarantee client safety.  Operators may be asked to assist passengers with carrying parcels such as groceries or laundry, etc., assistance may be provided at the operators’ discretion per the passenger carry on policy.  
18. Passengers are not to be left on board while the vehicle is unattended.
19. Maintain a positive attitude and address clients politely at all times.  Display patience and kindness, as many of our passengers require additional attention.  
20. Dress appropriately for work.  Operators will maintain a clean and professional appearance.  
21. Responsible for the completion of all assigned paperwork in a timely manner, ensuring all information to be complete and accurate.  
22. Operators are to leave all Transit property (keys, phone, etc.) at the facility at the end of the shift.
23. Attend scheduled Transit Safety Training and Driver meetings.
24. Submit to random drug and alcohol testing as required by SCCOG and FTA.
25. Responsible for providing personnel file documentation to Transit Operations Supervisor including, but not limited to, annual motor vehicle records, updated driver’s license information, safety training certificates, etc.
26. Meet deadlines while maintaining a professional attitude.  
27. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with the public, co-workers and supervisor.
28. Recognize and correct or avoid unsafe conditions in the work environment.  
29. Other duties as assigned by the Transit Operations Supervisor or Transit Director.