Public Transit Operator

Lyon County, Kansas•Emporia, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Lyon County Area Transportation (LCAT) is seeking a part-time Transit Operator to join our team. Applicants must have Saturday availability. This position starts at $14.50/hr. and is eligible for benefits including paid time off and health/dental/vision insurance. Applicants must have a valid driver's license and pass pre-hire testing including a background check, physical, and drug test. JOB SUMMARY: This is a part-time FLSA non-exempt position, responsible for the operation of public transit vehicles. Work hours are flexible with occasional overtime; Saturday work may be required. This position reports directly to the Transportation Manager and to the Dispatch Supervisor when the Transportation Manger is unavailable. The roles, responsibilities, job functions, knowledge, skills and abilities set forth herein may be revised from time-to-time in order to comply with federal and state laws, departmental needs and the changing requirements for this position.

Requirements

Requires a driving record approved by the agency insuring the public transit vehicles.
Requires a valid and current Class C driver's license at all times.
Must be able to pass a pre-employment DOT transportation physical examination.
High School Diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent required.
Must have the ability to receive, read, interpret and follow verbal and written instructions.
Required to write and speak English fluently with the ability to speak a foreign language helpful.
Able to operate a tablet.
Ability to work with, relate to and feel comfortable with the general public including the elderly and disabled.
Must have strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
Ability to communicate fluently, both verbally and in writing.
Requires sufficient visual acuity to be able to read, write and operate public vehicles.
Requires a sufficient hearing level to operate vehicles and communicate by two-way radio.
Occasional requirement to lift items weighting up to 40 pounds to a height of 36 inches.
Ability to assist wheelchair bound passengers with loading, unloading and securing wheelchairs during transport.
Employee lifts/carries 50 pounds occasionally (less than 33% of the time or 1-100 times per day).
Employee lifts/carries 25 pounds frequently (34%-66% of the time or 100-500 times per day).
Employee lifts/carries 10 pounds constantly (67%-100% of the time or over 500 times per day).
Employee's position requires pushing a maximum force of 5 pounds.
Employee's position requires pulling a maximum force of 5 pounds.
Floor to knuckle: 45 lbs.
12 to knuckle: 45lbs.
Knuckle to shoulder: 22.5 lbs.
Shoulder to overhead: 22.5 lbs.
Carry: 45 lbs.
Push: 50 lbs. force (sled +75lbs.)
Pull: 100 lbs. force (sled +240lbs.)
Stand: O 10 lbs. or less: C
Walk: O 11-20 lbs.: F
Sit: F 21-50 lbs.: F
Handling: N 51-100: N
Reach Outward: F Over 100 lbs.: N
Reach above shoulder: O Push/Pull;
Climb: O 12 lbs. or less: C
Crawl: N 13-25 lbs.: F
Squat or kneel: O 26-40 lbs.: O
Bend: O 41-100 lbs.: N
Subject to criminal record history checks, physical examination and drug/alcohol screening prior to employment.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience driving buses is a plus but will train.
Ability to speak a foreign language helpful.

Responsibilities

Operate vehicles for the demand response service (i.e., boarding to destination).
Collect fares and sell bus passes to riders.
Fuel bus at the end of shift every night.
Cleaning and disinfecting vehicle during downtime and at the end of every shift.
Complete required vehicle operating reports (i.e., incident reports, pre/post trip reports).
Complete deficiency reports and turn into Maintenance Coordinator.
Attend / Complete required transportation training and educational seminars as needed.
Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, the general public, fellow coworkers and management. Being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
Must be reliable, responsible, dependable, and fulfill obligations.
Must show up to work as scheduled.
Perform other duties as assigned.