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STATEMENT OF THE JOB
Responsible for transporting passengers safely and efficiently on a
fixed route or demand-responsive public transportation system in a
safety-sensitive environment. This is a part-time position that will
work no more than 29 hours per week. Requires non-standard or rotating
shift work, including weekends and may be subject to call back. \
NOTE: This is a safety-sensitive position subject to the required
testing policy per the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). The
incumbent is required to fully comply with all operational safety rules
and regulations established by Bullhead Area Transit.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE/LICENSING & TRAINING
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:\
High school diploma or General Education Development (G.E.D.) and one
year experience in the operation of a transit bus or passenger van
providing services to the general public; or an equivalent combination
of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the
essential functions of the position.\
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LICENSING & TRAINING:
- Valid Commercial Driver\'s License, Class C or higher with a \"P\"
(Passenger) endorsement at time of application.
- Complete National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) training based
on assignment. Must meet and maintain all training and education
requirements for the position.
*Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and
certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or
revocation.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the
Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks,
knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is
ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and not a comprehensive listing of all functions and
tasks performed by positions in this class.\
- Operates City transit/transport vehicles for the purpose of
transporting passengers.
- Completes reports related to vehicle operations and maintenance;
monitor vehicle status in order to schedule preventive maintenance
and repairs.
- Collects and records transit fares.
- Receives and follows instructions from the radio dispatcher.
- Assists passengers by deploying ramps/wheelchair lifts and securing
passengers with disabilities.
- Inspects and maintains transit vehicles, and cleans the interior of
vehicles.
- Provides exceptional customer service to internal and external
customers.
- Provides public with information regarding directions and City
services.
- Comply with and promote safe practices in agreement with the safety
rules and regulations set forth.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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KNOWLEDGEOF:\
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- Good work habits
- Customer service orientation and safe work operations
- Recordkeeping practices
- Traffic and safety laws
- Operation of commercial motor vehicle
- City streets and business locations
- Services provided by Bullhead Area Transit System
SKILL IN:
- Receiving calls via radio
- Safely operating buses and/or vans
- Preparing clear and concise reports
- Maintaining logs
- Reading maps
- Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with
co-workers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to
exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
ABILITY TO:
- Carry out assigned projects to their completion
- Communicate efficiently verbally and in writing;
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with
employees, City officials, and the general public;
- Maintain confidential and sensitive information
- Understand and follow instructions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
PHYSICA DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that
must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While
performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required
to sit for prolonged periods of time, talk and hear. The employee is
required to walk; use hands to grasp, handle, feel or operate objects,
tools, or controls; and reach, push and pull, and steer a vehicle with
hands and arms. There is a need to twist and turn your neck, stoop and
lift, and secure wheelchairs on the transport vehi