Part-time Transit Operator - Senior Center

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.

Essential Functions:

• Must be able to communicate with others in spoken and written English to ensure the safe and efficient operations the business.
• Operates transit vehicles to transport passengers over established routes according to set time schedules.
• Collect fares, and issues transfers; provides verbal information to the public regarding routes, schedules, and transfer points.
• Monitorsradiocommunicationwhilein routetoensuresafeandtimelyarrivalanddeparturetimes.
• Conductsroutinepre-tripandpost-tripsafetyinspectionsandassociateddocumentationonassigned vehicles.
• Cleansassignedvehicleaftercompletionofadailyassignmentorasnecessary.
• Regulatesheatingandcoolingforpassengercomfort.
• Completesincidentandaccidentreports.

• Reportsmechanicaldefectstoimmediatesupervisor.
• Monitorspre-establishedfaresandrecordsmoney,tokens,andtransfersreceived.
• Provides special care to elderlyand individuals with disabilities; operates wheelchair lift equipment forpassengers using mobility devices and those unable to use the stairs.
• Attendsmeetingsandtrainingfunctionsasassigned.
• Performsotherworkasassigned.

Physical Demands:

• Performsworkthatinvolveswalkingorstandingsomeofthetimeandinvolvestherepetitiveoperationofmass transit vehicles.
• 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, and operates a transit vehicle in heavy traffic and in an emergency or hazardous situations or conditions.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Special Certifications and Licenses:

The City of Murfreesboro is an Equal Opportunity Employer.