Transit Operator
About The Position
The City of Jacksonville is seeking individuals with an interest in serving as Transit Operators along designated bus routes within the City and onboard MCB Camp Lejeune. Individuals should be customer focused and comfortable working with and assisting passengers within the community. Transit Operators perform intermediate semi-skilled work transporting passengers, assisting with boarding and alighting, inspecting vehicles, collecting fares, operating radio, and related work as assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Transit Dispatcher and Transit Supervisor. The Transit Division is hiring for both full-time (40 hours a week) and part-time (20 hours a week) positions at this time.
Requirements
- Combination of education and experience equivalent to a High School Diploma or GED.
- Must have a CDL with a Passenger Endorsement in order to be qualified for this position.
Nice To Haves
- Thorough knowledge of regional traffic rules and regulations
- Thorough knowledge of the geography of the City
- Ability to operate passenger vehicles and related equipment safely and efficiently
- Ability to enunciate clearly and distinctly
- Ability to remain alert and to remain calm during periods of stress
- Ability to keep records and prepare reports
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients and associates
Responsibilities
- Operates a public transit vehicle on assigned route and schedule, and ensures all work is performed in accordance with the Federal Transit Administration, Department of Transportation, ADA, OSHA and City Polices & Standards.
- Performs duties in accordance with customer service at its C.O.R.E.
- Operates a bus safely, adhering to planned route and time schedule.
- Collects fares and transfers.
- Announces designated stops for passengers to hear.
- Records daily passengers and fares collected.
- Provides information and directions to passengers and the general public.
- Spot checks buses for mechanical problems and reports defects.
- Assists passengers entering and leaving the bus, to include passengers in wheelchairs and similar mobility devices.
- Reports unsafe road conditions to the Transit Dispatcher.
- Assists with maintaining clean city transit vehicles.
- Assists with other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
