Vehicle Operator: (Part-Time)

City of South Padre Island • South Padre Island, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Vehicle Operator performs a variety of transportation-related work, including: driving heavy machinery capable of carrying up to 35 persons and their possessions in a safe, timely manner, exerting due care for the driving, riding and walking public; general upkeep of City vehicles and vehicle storage area; various reports and pre & post trip vehicle inspections; and assists in fulfilling the operating policies and procedures of the Transit Department.

Requirements

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of related work experience in a related field; or any equivalent combination of education and experience, equivalency to be determined by the City.
• Have a commercial Driver's License (CDL A or B) with passenger endorsement.
• Have a certificate showing satisfactory completion of a Defensive Driving Course within the last twelve (12) months.
• Have passed a U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) qualified physical for commercial transportation operators within the previous twenty-four (24) month period.
• A valid state driver’s license.
• Have no more than two (2) moving violations or accidents within the last three (3) years.
• Have passed an initial pre-employment FTA-approved drug test and continue to pass random drug and alcohol tests.
• Skill in operation of listed tools and equipment.
• Ability to handle stressful situations and to effectively meet and deal with the public in a tactful and courteous manner.
• Ability to operate vehicle in congested areas in all types of climatic conditions.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of standard business arithmetic, including percentages and decimals.
• Knowledge of record keeping, report preparation, filing methods and records management techniques.
• Knowledge of area streets, geography and community.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual: Spanish and English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy machinery while transporting the public in a safe and timely manner, adhering to various City approved routes and schedules.
• Conducts pre and post trip inspections of vehicles, correctly reporting any problems or deficiencies.
• Greets and assists the public in a friendly, courteous manner; responds to inquires from employees, citizens and others; and refers, when necessary, to appropriate persons.
• Keeps City vehicles clean on a daily basis – sweeps interior, washes interior and exterior, disposes of trash.
• Maintains vehicle storage and office area in a clean manner.
• Prepares the necessary daily paperwork reporting passenger counts and vehicle / situation discrepancies.
• Provide information to the public to assist them in locating services and business establishments.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Responsible for adhering to all City of South Padre Island Purchasing Policies while performing purchasing tasks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED