What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transit Operator - Fixed Route position at Town of Chapel Hill NC?
Salary : $20.50 Hourly
Location : Chapel Hill, NC
Job Type : Full Time
Job Number : 24 / 25-01913
Department : Transit
Division : Operations
Opening Date : 02 / 05 / 2025
Summary
The Town of Chapel Hill is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
We will train you! No experience necessary!
2,500 TOTAL SIGN ON BONUS FOR PERMANENT NEW TEAM MEMBERS
1,000 paid at 6 months / $1,500 paid at 1 year)
- must meet safety and attendance goals at each 6-month interval
Full Time (benefited) positions may be available upon successful completion of training. Chapel Hill Transit has an exciting opportunity for energetic committed and mission-driven individuals. We are seeing to hire Transit Operatorsno experience necessary! We will train you with the skills you need to safety operate transit vehicles that transport over 7 million passengers each year. Our Transit Operators consistently receive praise for their helpful and courteous service to our community! Our service is free to its riders. The purpose of this position is to transport customers to and from their destinations, assist them on and off the vehicle, and safely securing mobility aids in the towns of Chapel Hill and Carrboro. This is accomplished by assuming responsibility for the safety of CHT customers and equipment and performing routine vehicle inspections to ensure proper operations.
Essential Functions
Safely operates transit vehicles to pick up and transport customers while adhering to transit vehicle route schedule and maintaining a pleasant and courteous manner
Completes familiarization with system and safety features; geography and roadways of an assigned route and of the entire service area; traffic rules, regulations and laws, and transfer points
Provides information on bus services to customers
Receives and transmits two-way radio messages involving accidents, incidents, emergencies, criminal activities, or other authorized CHT business utilizing judgment and discretion to ensure customer and individual safety
Performs vehicle operations at varying hours of day and night. Will work outside regular business hours as required by service demands
Writes reports and completes forms as required, may prepare detailed written reports concerning accidents incidents, breakdowns and mechanical defects, as required at the end of their shift
Performs other duties as required
Supervision Exercised
None
Physical Demands
The work is typically performed in a vehicle and outdoors. The employee uses equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity and assist customers regularly with mobility impairment including but not limited to pushing wheelchairs, lifting some light or heavy weight objects.
Work Environment
The work is typically performed in a vehicle and outdoors.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of :
Ability to :
Education
High school diploma or equivalency or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties.
Experience
None
Certification
Possession of or the ability to readily obtain a Class B CDL with P (Passenger Endorsement) issued by the State of North Carolina. In addition, must have NC CDL Class B permit prior to the beginning of training.
Revised : October 1, 2013
Supplemental Information
This classification has been designated as Safety Sensitive and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing. This classification has been designated as "driving essential."
The Town of Chapel Hill offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to regular full time and part time employees.
Health Insurance
Health insurance is effective the first day of employment. The town will provide full-time employees group medical insurance including family coverage. Employees and the town will share equally in the additional cost of the base plan for dependent coverage if employees desire to purchase such coverage for family members.
Retirement Health Savings Plan
Employees hired after June 30, 2010, in a regular full-time or regular part- time position are required to participate in the Retirement Health Savings Plan. Contributions are taken on a pre-tax basis. The current contribution amount is 1%.
Dental Insurance
Dental insurance is optional and is paid for by the employee. Coverage for eligible dependents is also available.
Paid Time Off
Local Government Retirement System
All employees in regular full or part time position are required to contribute to the retirement system. Contributions are taken on a pre-tax basis. The current contribution amount is 6%.
Supplemental Retirement Plans
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
The Town provides full and part time regular employees with an individual term life insurance policy. Employees have the option of purchasing additional life insurance for a small fee. Dependent life insurance is also available.
Direct Deposit
All employees hired after July 1, 2007 are required to have direct deposit.
Other Benefits
Salary : $1,500
