Mcallen Express Admin-Transit Operator

Job Description

Under general supervision, the Transit Operator operates a transit bus on specified fixed routes with prescribed time schedules. Employee is responsible to provide safe, dependable and on-time transportation services to the public in a courteous and friendly manner. The transit operator must strictly adhere to all applicable state and local traffic laws and regulations, and City ordinances, safety rules, policies and procedures to ensure the well being of all passengers.

Job Responsibilities

1.Position requires safely operating and driving a public transit bus in all types of weather, traffic, emergency or hazardous situations or conditions. Job may include shift, evening, weekend, holiday, split or other work schedule.

2.Thoroughly inspects and performs pre-trip and post-trip daily bus and equipment inspections.

3.Obey all state and local traffic laws.

4.Comply with all City ordinances, safety rules, policies, and procedures, and follows all departmental safety rules, policies, and procedures.

5.Reports any mechanical problems, body damage, items left on the bus, and incidents that occur on the current route or current shift as soon as possible on that same day.

6.Report delays in scheduled arrival to dispatcher.

7.Report hazardous and dangerous conditions along bus routes and at passenger stops, and reports vandalism or graffiti that may be in buses or bus stops.

8.Drives bus route assignment in a safe and dependable manner maintaining time schedules and not deviating from the route or making stops without proper authorization.

9.Provides friendly customer information about public transit schedules, routes, and fares, and other City services using tact and diplomacy.

10. Provides passenger assistance as needed.

11. Treats passengers with courtesy and respect.

12. Ensures passengers are accommodated prior to putting vehicle into motion.

13. Accurately collects fares and ensures that proper fares are deposited into farebox.

14. Checks passenger documents for proper passenger identification cards.

15. Operates wheelchair lift and assists disabled passengers in boarding, riding, and alighting in a safe manner; Announces major street intersections and assists visually impaired passengers as needed.

16. Reports unusual incidents and customer incidents to immediate supervisor.

17. Maintains interior of transit bus in a clean and neat appearance.

18. Accurately completes daily trip sheets and written reports.

ADDITIONAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

1.Conducts passenger surveys as assigned.

2.Receives change in orders, direction and assignments from the Transit Manager through the immediate supervisor and dispatch communications.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Minimum Requirements - 1. An accredited high school diploma or GED equivalent is preferred.

2.Job requires one (1) year professional driving experience. Previous experience driving a large passenger vehicle is preferred.

3.Job requires a valid Texas CDL Class B driver's license with Passenger endorsement. The City may consider hiring candidate as a Paratransit Operator at a rate of $14.5845/hr if candidate lacks Texas CDL with Passenger endorsement, but successfully completes required driving training and obtains a Texas CDL with Passenger endorsement within two weeks of starting driving training. Once a Texas-issued CDL with Passenger endorsement is obtained, the candidate may transition to a Transit Operator position at $16.0793/hr.

4.Employee must be able to read City map to locate off-route passenger pick-ups.

5.Employee must have considerable knowledge of passenger transport observing safe-driving practices at all times; and be able to effectively communicate with the public in a courteous tactful manner.

6.Employee must be dependable, punctual, and neat in appearance.

7.Job requires successful completion of a two weeks of training

8.Job requires employee to be bilingual in English and Spanish.

9.Employee needs average knowledge to perform equipment maintenance and/or operations, report preparation and general information other departments.

10. Employee must be able to operate a 25500 lb. GVWR or heavier weight, 218" wheelbase, power steering, hydraulic ABS brake system, 205 HP diesel public transit bus with wheelchair lift.

Physical Requirements

1.Physical demands available upon request.

Additional Information

1.Position is considered safety sensitive and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing, including random testing, under Federal Transit Administration (FTA) drug and alcohol regulations.

2.Job may include working shift, evenings, weekends, holidays, split or other work schedule.

3.This position does not have supervisory responsibilities over others.

Disclaimer

This job description summarizes essential job functions and minimum job requirements for entry level work and typical duties illustrative of the type of work customarily assigned and performed in this position. However, this job description does not represent every aspect of the job nor does it guarantee permanent employment, as all positions with the City of McAllen are employment at will positions. Job descriptions are subject to periodic updates and modifications. The City reserves the right to change work assignments and other aspects of a job. The City of McAllen is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and does not tolerate unlawful discrimination or harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age or any other protected status under applicable federal, state or local laws.