Transit Operator

Town of AvonAvon, CO
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About The Position

The Town of Avon, Colorado, is accepting applications for a Transit Operator - Part-Time/Seasonal The Transit Operator - Part-Time/Seasonal is responsible for operating an Avon Transit bus in a safe, professional, and timely manner, to provide dependable, friendly transportation for residents and guests. Transports passengers, documents ridership levels, and provides a high degree of customer service and information to the riding public. VIEW THE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION HERE

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent (GED) with 3 years Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) driving experience or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience is required.
  • Must possess a CDL permit or CDL license or obtain within 3 weeks of hire date, non-conditional

Responsibilities

  • Performs routes within the Town of Avon limits, short-notice trips within town limit to assist medically qualifying passengers with Avon Para transit service prescheduled charter and special events routes, which may extend outside town limits.
  • Operates vehicles, large (36 ft.) buses, and medium cut-away sized “people-movers” (e.g. 25 ft.), trolley-style buses, commercial vans, SUVs and other vehicles, consistent with UTC licensing requirements.
  • Acts as integral part of the residential and guest experience, greets passengers, clearly announces arrivals and departures at each stop and provides visitor information.
  • Performs scheduled pre- and post-trip inspections, including conducting an external/internal visual inspection of the transit bus and pre-testing all necessary equipment, operating/safety devices and controls for use while in service including fluid level, tire pressure, and turn signals.
  • Restocks the bus with schedules and printed information.
  • Employs defensive driving and skilled winter driving techniques and attends all required safety meetings.
  • Tracks and submits to management accurate information for scheduling, daily reports and trip sheets.
  • Completes required tracking and incident reports accurately and legibly as necessary at the end of scheduled shifts.
  • Conducts self in an appropriate manner as representative of the Town of Avon, works effectively in a diverse work environment, uses prudent judgment at all times.
  • Sweeps, empties trash, performs a visual inspection for lost items and conducts re-fueling and washing of transit vehicles at the end of service
  • Trains new and relief operators as required
  • Logs in and bids shift and route schedules electronically and consistently with the Town’s requirements for full-time employees
  • Other duties as required

Benefits

  • Retirement match of 3.75%
  • Avon Recreation Center pass
  • Earn Paid Sick Leave
  • Spanish Language Initiative
  • Flexible Scheduling
  • Opportunities for Advancement
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