What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transit Operator position at Tri-State Transit Authority?
Overview
Join our dynamic transportation team as a Transit Operator and become a vital part of ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient public transit services. In this energetic role, you will operate various types of transit vehicles, including buses and shuttle buses, across city streets and designated routes. Your commitment to safety, customer service excellence, and adherence to transportation regulations will help keep our community moving smoothly. This position offers an exciting opportunity to engage with diverse passengers daily while maintaining high standards of vehicle operation and safety.
Duties
- Safely operate transit vehicles such as buses, motor coaches, shuttle vans, and paratransit vehicles on assigned routes, adhering to traffic laws and transportation safety regulations.
- Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure mechanical soundness and compliance with DOT (Department of Transportation) regulations.
- Assist passengers with boarding and alighting, providing passenger safety and special needs assistance when necessary.
- Navigate city streets efficiently using proper route knowledge and traffic law compliance to ensure timely service.
- Communicate effectively with dispatch via two-way radios for driver updates, route changes, or emergency situations.
- Follow all safety protocols during adverse weather conditions or challenging traffic scenarios to ensure passenger safety at all times.
Qualifications
- Valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) with appropriate endorsements such as air brake and passenger transport. May offer training to get a CDL
- Proven experience in bus driving, shuttle driving, or delivery driving; experience with school bus driving or limousine service is a plus.
- Knowledge of traffic laws, city street navigation, and transportation safety regulations including DOT and state transportation rules.
- Excellent communication skills to interact professionally with passengers and team members using two-way radios or other communication devices.
- Ability to operate in adverse weather conditions while maintaining safety standards.
- Demonstrated defensive driving skills and commitment to passenger safety at all times.
- Prior experience with passenger assistance or special needs passenger support preferred.
Join us in delivering exceptional transit services that keep our community connected! We value energetic individuals dedicated to safety, customer care, and operational excellence in every mile traveled.
Pay: $23.83 - $24.97 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $24 - $25