ob Title Transit Operator (Full-Time and Part-Time)

Closing Date/Time Continuous

Salary $12.62 - $20.78 Hourly $26,244.00 - $43,223.00 Annually

Job Type Full-Time

Location 135 North Union Street, Petersburg, Virginia

Department Transit

DescriptionBenefitsSupplemental Questions

+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | The purpose of this class within the organization is to safely | | transport passengers along a specific route and make designated stops | | as required. This class works under close supervision according to | | set procedures. The functions listed below are those that represent | | the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may | | assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class | | as necessary. | | | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Essential Functions: | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Safely navigates the vehicle through traffic along assigned routes, | | under various environmental conditions, in accordance with traffic | | laws and departmental regulations using defensive driving | | techniques. | | | | Greets and provides excellent customer service. | | | | Responds to customers' questions regarding routes, directions, fares | | and transfers. | | | | Periodically inspect passenger compartment of the vehicle to ensure | | it is free from hazards (such as spills, loose handrails and | | stanchions, defective seats, etc.). | | | | Collect passengers data as required. | | | | Conducts pre and post inspection of the transit vehicle, in | | accordance with federal and state laws and departmental regulations, | | to ensure it is functioning properly documenting your findings | | (DVIR). | | | | Completes accident, incident and/or miscellaneous reports to document | | unusual occurrences prior to going home for the day. | | | | Collects fares from passengers using (fare box) and issues transfers; | | checks passenger transfers, ID's, and electronic passes to ensure | | they are valid. | | | | Contact Dispatcher/Supervisor regarding various emergencies such as | | medical emer encies, vehicle malfunctions, vehicle evacuations etc. | | and/or circumstances that may affect service such as heavy traffic, | | road hazards, road obstructions etc. | | | | Operates the disability access lifts to assist people in wheelchairs | | onto the vehicle and properly secures their wheelchairs when they are | | on the vehicle. | | | | Conducts a post-operational inspection of the outside of the vehicle | | to detect defects and body damage, broken windows, and graffiti. | | | | Performs related work as assigned. | | | | Physical Demands: Performs sedentary work, sitting and driving for | | prolonged periods of time and may involve walking or standing some of | | the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular | | and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations. | | | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Qualifications: | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent. | | | | Requires one year experience in operating buses or trucks on the open | | highway and on City streets. | | | | An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by | | the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the | | position. | | | | Special Certifications and Licenses: Valid Commercial Driver's | | License Class A or B with passenger endorsement. | | | | Good Driving Record Requirements consistent with the City of | | Petersburg's Administrative Regulation -Employee Driving Record: | | | | - Must not have more than six (6) demerit points within the past | | thirty-six (36) months; | | - No major violation within the past thirty-six (36) months; and | | - Nomisdemeanor suspension within the last twenty-four (24) months. | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Additional Requirements: | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance: The City of Petersburg is | | an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City of Petersburg to | | provide adequate accommodations to qualified persons with | | disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to | | discuss ADA accommodations with management. | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+