Nature of Work

This is responsible skilled work involving the operation of Mass Transit vehicles utilized for public Mass Transit operations for the City of Pigeon Forge. Activities associated with the job include operating a Mass Transit vehicle on assigned routes along with transportation at the Island in Pigeon Forge in accordance with established schedules, performing vehicle and equipment inspections prior to operation and preparing trip records including mileage and vehicle defects. Additional activities include boarding and off-loading passengers, providing general information about Mass Transit operations and schedules to the public and operating a radio to communicate unusual traffic conditions, passenger emergencies and/or other information. Job related duties require considerable knowledge of public Mass Transit operations, experience operating public Mass Transit vehicles, knowledge of routine and preventive maintenance procedures required to ensure the safe operations of vehicles and related equipment and good organizational, interpersonal and decision making skills. Job performance is evaluated by the Mass Transit Supervisor in consultation with the Mass Transit Director through review of the operation of Mass Transit vehicles, knowledge of public Mass Transit operations and vehicle maintenance procedures, ability to adhere to established operational policies and procedures and organizational, interpersonal and decision making skills.

Illustrative Examples of Work

-Operates Mass Transit vehicles on assigned routes in accordance with established schedules.

-Operates trams at the Island in Pigeon Forge to provide transportation to and from the parking lot to entrance of the Island.

-Performs pre-trip inspections of assigned vehicles to ensure the safe operation of all systems and equipment.

-Prepares trip records including mileage, vehicle and equipment defects, etc.

-Assists with boarding and off-loading passengers and receives fares or tickets.

-Utilizes radio equipment to report unusual traffic conditions, equipment malfunctions, passenger emergencies and/or other problems.

-Provides information pertaining to Mass Transit schedules, special events, local attractions and activities, etc. to the public.

-Participates in specialized training classes including Defensive Driving, ADA, DUI, sexual harassment, etc.

-Operates various types of wheelchair lifts and securement systems.

-Performs related duties as required.