Full-time Transit Operator

Fairfield County Ohio•Ohio 43130, OH

11h

About The Position

The Transit Operator works as part of The LINK to provide safe, reliable, and friendly transportation. The position operates public transit vehicles, including vans and buses, transporting passengers safely and efficiently to their destinations. The role involves a variety of shifts and routine and non-routine tasks, performed in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, procedures, and employer guidelines. Operators must use sound judgment, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills, adapt to changing situations, and provide professional, dependable service. The position requires driving in all weather conditions, including inclement weather.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Valid driver's license with no suspensions, DUI, or more than one citation in the past five years.
Ability to operate a van, passenger bus, wheelchair lift, electronic devices, and other equipment necessary to perform the duties.
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Ability to adhere to office policies and procedures.
Ability to work effectively with customers, including elderly, disabled, or medically fragile individuals who may be upset, distraught, irate, or emotionally, mentally, or otherwise unable to function within a reasonable range of constructive behaviors.
Ability to work under pressure and interact capably with coworkers, supervisors, and members of various departments and agencies to ensure efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Must pass and maintain a DOT physical.
Must pass pre-employment drug and alcohol screening and a criminal background investigation.

Responsibilities

Provide safe, reliable transportation and excellent customer service.
Operate buses and vans, including steering, braking, accelerating, and other control components, and drive safely.
Transport passengers to locations up to 100 miles from Fairfield County, Ohio, using electronic devices that provide destination information.
Communicate with schedulers and dispatchers about passenger pickup and drop-off needs and locations.
Assist passengers, including elderly, disabled, and medically fragile customers, into and out of facilities and vehicles as necessary.
Assist passengers with packages as requested.
Secure, load, and unload wheelchairs as necessary.
Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections and accurately record and report information, damage, and vehicle condition.
Clean the vehicle interior daily.
Complete driver manifests and trip verification records daily.
Collect appropriate fares.
Answer questions and provide information to passengers, dispatchers, supervisors, and coworkers.
Follow local, state, and federal laws and regulations, as well as employer policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Successfully complete initial training and assigned retraining programs and classes.
Perform minor vehicle maintenance as necessary, such as topping off fluids and changing light bulbs.
Attend monthly safety meetings.
Perform additional duties as assigned or required.