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City Of Johnson City

Transit Operator

City Of Johnson City, Johnson City, Tennessee, United States, 37603

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TRANSIT OPERATOR I Job Code: Transit (2562) Salary Grade: 2-CDL Date Created / Revised: 06/03/2023 FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt Safety Sensitive

General Statement of Duties

Performs entry-level semi-skilled work operating a transit vehicle, collecting fares, and overseeing the safety of passengers; does related work as required.

Distinguishing Features of the Class

An employee in this class operates a city passenger bus following a specific schedule and route as a relief or temporary driver.

An employee in this class is under the direct supervision of a trainer and/or transit supervisor.

An operator is responsible for obtaining and filling out vehicle maintenance requests/needs and making daily reports of distances traveled, passengers carried and fares collected.

The work is also reviewed through the safe and satisfactory operation of the vehicle and is performed on a shift basis.

The work involves driving one type of service daily.

Essential Functions of Position

Check lights, brakes, steering, tires, radiator and oil level prior to leaving garage.

Drive city bus on a special route as a relief or temporary driver, picking up and discharging passengers at designated locations according to schedule.

Safe operation of a wheelchair lift.

Collect fares, transfers or tokens from each passenger, make change and issue transfers.

Obtain necessary repairs and maintenance work for vehicles.

Make required reports of passengers transported daily, number of miles bus traveled, amount of gasoline and oil used, and any unusual happenings.

Report all accidents involving bus or passengers immediately to the Police Department.

Refer passengers questions pertaining to transit routes to a supervisor or team leader (Operator III).

Keep bus clean by removing litter between trips.

Perform related tasks as required.

Seniority level Entry level

Employment type Temporary

Job function Management and Manufacturing

Industries Government Administration

Location: Johnson City, TN

Salary: $16.00-$23.00

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