DESCRIPTION

This position is considered a Safety-Sensitive position. Applicants who pass the interview process will be subject to drug and alcohol testing.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Essential Functions:

• Must be able to communicate with others in spoken and written English to ensure the safe and efficient operations of the business.
• Operates transit vehicles to transport passengers over established routes according to set time schedules.
• Collect fares, issues transfers; provides verbal information to the public regarding routes, schedules, and transfer points.
• Monitors radio communication while on route to ensure safe and timely arrival and departure times.
• Conducts routine pre-trip and post-trip safety inspections and associated documentation on assigned vehicle.
• Cleans assigned vehicle after completion of daily assignment or as necessary.
• Regulates heating and cooling for passenger comfort.
• Completes incident and accident reports.
• Reports mechanical defects to immediate supervisor.
• Monitors pre-established fares and records money, tokens, and transfers received.
• Provides special care to elderly and individuals with disabilities; operates wheelchair lift equipment for passengers using mobility devices and those unable to use the stairs.
• Attends meetings and training functions as assigned.
• Performs other work as assigned.

• Performs work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves repetitive operation of mass transit vehicle.
• Sits for extended periods of time, lifts or pulls up to 40 pounds, performs repetitive body movements to operate controls, works independently with a minimum of breaks, operates a transit vehicle in heavy traffic and in emergency or hazardous situations or conditions.

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED preferred.
Special Certifications and Licenses:
Requires current CPR and Standard First Aid certifications or the ability to acquire within six (6) months of hire date.
Certifications for the below items are offered with employment:
Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Class A, B, or C CDL driver's license for public transportation in the State of Tennessee with a P endorsement within 30 days of employment.

This position is not eligible to participate in the City's benefit plan