BUS OPERATOR - Range​/TMS

Position: BUS OPERATOR - Range 13 / TMS

Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.

These positions are represented by the Teamsters Local 959 and are subject to the provisions of the current agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the Teamsters Local 959.

DEPARTMENT:Public Transportation
HOURS OF WORK:Hours vary Monday through Sunday between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 12:00 a.m.;
Shift work based on seniority;
May be required to work on non-scheduled days as the need arises.
LOCATION:3600 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive

To be considered for employment, applicants must be legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States. The Municipality of Anchorage is not able to provide any type of sponsorship, including Student Visas and Employment Visas, under any circumstances.

Function as a Customer Service Ambassador for the Municipality of Anchorage and the People Mover system by providing safe, efficient, and quality transportation service to customers.

Transport customers by operating any type of revenue vehicle during regularly scheduled routes and special service routes while observing safety rules and regulations, State and Municipal laws, and route time schedules. Responds to inquiries and assists customers with various information and help. Operate the fare collection equipment, mobile display computers, and head signs. Ensure automatic stop announcement system is working or announce major stops and transfer points in the event of system malfunction to ensure customers are aware of stops along the routes.

Assist persons with mobility devices as required and secure mobility devices in accordance with policy. Administer People Mover policy and procedure in special circumstances (e.g., service interruption and emergencies). Perform other required duties as assigned.

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent,andhaveat least one(1)year of experience as a licensed motor vehicle operator.

Must possess a valid State of Alaska Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B (or greater) with an Unrestricted Passenger Endorsement, No Air Brake Restriction, and satisfactory driving recordat time of hire. Applicants with a restriction of "L-Vehicles Without Air Brake Systems Only" are not eligible.

OR

A valid State of Alaska Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B (or greater) with an Unrestricted Passenger Permit (must obtain passenger endorsement within 30 days of hire), No Air Brake Restriction, and satisfactory driving record at time of hire. Applicants with a restriction of “L-Vehicles Without Air Brake Systems Only” are not eligible.

Preferences:
Prefer candidates with excellent customer service skills.

Applicants who successfully pass all test components may receive a conditional offer of employment pending available positions. Offers of employment are conditional based on meeting the MOAstandards for the following screens, checks and examinations:
Drug Screen,Functional Capacity Examination,Criminal Background Checks, and DMV Driving Record Check.

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If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a current copy of the applicant's State of Alaska Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with unrestricted Passenger endorsement or Unrestricted Passenger Permit with no air brake restriction. Applicants with a Restriction of "L-Vehicles Without Air Brake Systems Only" are not eligible. Also, required is the submission of a current copy (dated within 30 days from date requested) of his/her Department of Motor Vehicle driving record, including a driving record from previous states if the Alaska driver's license was first issued within one year prior to application, documenting an acceptable driving history.

The processing fee(s) are the responsibility of the selected applicant.

For information on acceptable driving history, please refer to the
MOA Driving Conviction Guidelines.

All required certifications and licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.

As a condition of employment, the person selected will be required to successfully complete a medical physical and functional capacity examination and will also be required to successfully complete a drug test prior to beginning work and will be subject to future periodic drug and alcohol tests on a random basis without advance notice.

If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon satisfactory completion of a national criminal background investigation (AS 12.62.160) and (AS 12.62.400). Accordingly, it will be necessary for the selected applicant to provide certain identification information and be fingerprinted. Fingerprint cards must be dated within 30 days from date requested. The processing fee of $47.00 plus the cost of being…