Paratransit Operator Hourly

NOTE: Employees in these positions will be scheduled for not more than twenty-four (24) hours per week.

A Paratransit Operator, under the general supervision of the Transit Supervisor, operates demand/response paratransit vehicles in a safe and reliable manner for the County of Muskegon. A Paratransit Operator provides professional, knowledgeable, and courteous transportation services by answering customer questions, scheduling and providing customer trips, reporting problems to supervisory personnel, instructing new employees in the proper operation of vehicles and departmental procedures, and driving paratransit vehicles. An employee in this class may be assigned to any shift or weekend work, and performs other related work duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Entrance Qualifications

• Be a high school graduate or have a certificate of completion of the General Education Development (GED) test.
• Have a minimum of three (3) years driving experience.
• Possess a valid Michigan driver's license.
• Have an excellent driving record which satisfies the following characteristics:
  a. Demonstrates a pattern of safe and lawful motor vehicle operation.
  b. Less than five (5) points on driving record.
  c. No record of impaired driving or driving under the influence offenses.
  d. No more than one accident which resulted in a violation in the past five (5) years.
  
  B. Additional Requirements:
  As a condition of continued employment, employees in this class are required to possess and maintain a Class C Michigan Commercial Driver License with P endorsement. Employees will comply with federally-mandated drug and alcohol testing programs.
  
  Possession of a Class B Michigan Commercial Drivers License with BP endorsements is encouraged.

Physical Conditions / Work Location

Physical Activities
Employees in this class must be in good physical condition such to allow for light physical work activity involving bending, stooping, and prolonged sitting with considerable pushing and pulling of arm and leg controls. Drivers must be physically able to move and assist wheelchair patrons on and off vehicles, and properly secure wheelchair users. In case of an accident or emergency, a driver may be required to remove passengers from the bus, particularly if the passenger is disabled.

Environmental Conditions
Employees in this class operate County Transit vehicles in a variety of weather conditions.

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