Transit Operator, Part-Time, Transit

City of Alexandria, LA • Part-time • Alexandria, Louisiana, United States • $34.65k - $41.59k / year • 2w ago

Transit Operator, Part-Time, Transit

Employees & Public

Annual Salary Range: $34,651.03 - $41,589.91 Grade: 20

The City of Alexandria is seeking professional individuals to begin a career in government Transit Department, located in the heart of Central Louisiana to transport passengers of City Transit in a safe, courteous manner over established routes according to a time schedule. Work is performed under the general supervision of a Transit Shift Supervisor or Assistant Transit Manager.

Benefits:

This position is not eligible for benefits.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Operates a 35,000 pound vehicle on an established route according to a time schedule and picks up and discharges passengers; perform pre-trip inspections.

· Provides good customer service and assists passengers in a courteous, responsible, and informative manner; remains situationally aware as to safety issues presented by passengers; maintains emotional intelligence in deescalating issues, as necessary; may be required to secure bicycles, wheelchairs, strollers, and other items.

· Collects fares from and interacts with passengers with a variety of personalities, health issues, abilities and disabilities. Reports delays, mechanical problems and accidents; responds to emergency situations.

· Reports delays, mechanical problems and accidents; responds to emergency situations.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED; previous experience in the operation of large passenger vehicles, transit operations, and/or transportation is preferred; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.Must possess and maintain a valid Class B commercial driver’s license with air brakes. Will be required to obtain a valid State of Louisiana Class B commercial driver’s license with air brakes at time of appointment and maintain throughout employment. Will be required to obtain a passenger endorsement within thirty (30) days of hire.

Work Hours: 40 hours per Week; may work overtime, weekends, and holidays.

Accepting applications: Until Filled

This examination may consist of a written test, a rating of training and experience, a performance test or any combination thereof deemed necessary to adequately screen and rank applicants. Examination notices will be sent out via email with a testing date, time, and location. Applicants must supply complete and accurate information concerning their previous training and experience including a detailed description of their work experience, the names and addresses of all previous employers and the dates of employment. The information is subject to verification.

Must include copies of driver’s license, diploma, GED, DD214, degree, etc. with application.

APPLY ONLINE AT WWW.GOVERNMENTJOBS.COM/CAREERS/ALEXANDRIALA

Civil Service Department

Ph. (318) 449- 5077 or (318)449-5030 Fax (318)449-5232, Email: civilservice@cityofalex.com

The City of Alexandria is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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