Transit Operator

Salary: $20.75 Hourly

Location : Murfreesboro, TN

Job Type: Part-Time

Job Number: 1103274

Department: Transportation

Opening Date: 10/10/2023

Closing Date: 10/31/2023 4:00 PM Central

DESCRIPTION

This position is considered a Safety-Sensitive position. Applicants who pass the interview process will be subject to drug and alcohol testing.

The purpose of this position is to provide safe, courteous, and on-time transportation to the general public.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Essential Functions:

• Must be able to communicate with others spoken and written English to ensure the safe and efficient operations of the business.
• Operates transit vehicles to transport passengers over established routes according to set time schedules.
• Collect fares, issues transfers; provides verbal information to the public regarding routes, schedules, and transfer points.
• Monitors radio communication while on route to ensure safe and timely arrival and departure times.
• Conducts routine pre-trip and post-trip safety inspections and associated documentation on assigned vehicle.
• Cleans assigned vehicle after completion of daily assignment or as necessary.
• Regulates heating and cooling for passenger comfort.
• Completes incident and accident reports.
• Reports mechanical defects to immediate supervisor.
• Monitors pre-established fares and records money, tokens, and transfers received.
• Provides special care to elderly and individuals with disabilities; operates wheelchair lift equipment for passengers using mobility devices and those unable to use the stairs.
• Attends meetings and training functions as assigned.
• Performs other work as assigned.

Physical Demands:

• Performs work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves repetitive operation of mass transit vehicle.
• Sits for extended periods of time, lifts or pulls up to 40 pounds, performs repetitive body movements to operate controls, works independently with a minimum of breaks, operates a transit vehicle in heavy traffic and in emergency or hazardous situations or conditions.

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent.

Special Certifications and Licenses:

• Must have a valid Class A, B, or C CDL driver’s license for public transportation in the State of Tennessee.
• Requires current CPR and Standard First Aid certifications or the ability to acquire within six (6) months of hire date.

The City of Murfreesboro is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
CITY OF MURFREESBORO

BI-WEEKLY PAYROLL CALENDAR FOR 2023

WORK WEEK: SUNDAY – SATURDAY

26 PAY DATES

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HOLIDAYS – 2023

HolidayMonthDayDay of Week
New Years DayJanuary2Monday
Martin Luther King DayJanuary16Monday
President’s DayFebruary20Monday
Memorial DayMay29Monday
Independence DayJuly4Tuesday
Labor DaySeptember4Monday
Veterans DayNovember10Friday
Thanksgiving DayNovember23Thursday
Day after ThanksgivingNovember24Friday
Christmas EveDecember25Monday
Christmas DayDecember26Tuesday

This position is not eligible to participate in the City’s benefit plan

01

Do you possess a diploma from an accredited high school or GED equivalent?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you possess a valid Class A, B or C (Commercial Driver’s License) with P endorsement in the State of Tennessee?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you possess current CPR/AED certifications?

• Yes
• No

04

With training, would you be able to obtain CPR/AED certifications within six (6) months from date of hire?

• Yes
• No

Required Question