Transit Operator Trainee

City of Tallahassee (FL)•Tallahassee, FL

45d•$16 - $44

About The Position

Tallahassee, a diverse community of nearly 200,000 residents, is the state capital and home to Florida A&M University, Florida State University, and Tallahassee State College. It is known for its national forest, freshwater lakes, and abundant parks and recreational activities. Located in the north-central portion of the state of Florida. The City, as an organization, has a devoted workforce of approximately 4,000 people who come together to ensure the needs of the community are met through municipal services. These services include Police, Fire, Utilities (electric, gas, water, wastewater, stormwater), Parks and Recreation, Aviation-Tallahassee International Airport, and general municipal services. The City's mission is to be the national leader in the delivery of public service. The City of Tallahassee's workforce is our community's lifeblood, we offer diverse career opportunities, a positive work-life balance, competitive compensation, exceptional wellness programs, and comprehensive benefits, all of which position us to be the premier employer of choice for this area. This is skilled work in learning the safe and efficient operation of radio-dispatched specialized wheelchair accessible passenger vehicle to transport elderly, physically and visually impaired citizens. Employee is expected to learn and demonstrate proficiency in operating on a demand response schedule as directed by the dispatcher or supervisor. Employees in this class will learn and demonstrate proficiency in the observance of all traffic laws, rules, and regulations and expected to exercise independent judgment, initiative, and interpersonal skills required to ensure efficient service to the patrons utilizing our services. Employee is expected to report to work on time, demonstrate proficiency on all classroom and on-the-job training while under the supervision of the Operation and Compliance manager or designee. After instruction, the employee will be expected to carry out all routine duties as performed by a Special Transportation Operator, exemplifying safe operation of a transit bus. For the complete job specification, listing essential duties and desirable qualifications, go to Transit Operator Trainee

Requirements

Possession of a high school diploma or an equivalent recognized certificate
directly related experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education

Responsibilities

learning the safe and efficient operation of radio-dispatched specialized wheelchair accessible passenger vehicle to transport elderly, physically and visually impaired citizens
operating on a demand response schedule as directed by the dispatcher or supervisor
observance of all traffic laws, rules, and regulations
exercise independent judgment, initiative, and interpersonal skills required to ensure efficient service to the patrons utilizing our services
report to work on time
demonstrate proficiency on all classroom and on-the-job training while under the supervision of the Operation and Compliance manager or designee
carry out all routine duties as performed by a Special Transportation Operator, exemplifying safe operation of a transit bus