Part-Time Route Supervisor

REPORTS TO:

Operations AdministratorFLSA STATUS:
Non-Exempt CLASSIFICATION:
Part-Time No Benefits
- Serves at the discretion of the Department Director.

PAY GRADE: 117

SAFETY SENSITIVE: CDL
- Subject to random drug testing per the Athens-Clarke County Durg and Alcohol Ordinance.

Purpose of Job

The purpose of this job is to supervise Transit Vehicle Operators in the performance of their duties. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, enforcing operating policies, ensuring safety measures are met, performing dispatch duties, and performing additional tasks as assigned.

Job Related Requirements

Work Schedule: Flexible Schedule Options Up to 28 hours per week, Weekend Availability Required. Athens Transit is open Monday
- Friday 6:00am - 10:00pm, Saturday & Sunday 6:30am - 7:00pm

May be required to work on religious holidays.

Regular and predictable attendance is required.

Must work cooperatively with others.

When requirements include vehicle operation, responsible for the safety, readiness and operation of the vehicle and must abide by ACC's safe driving policy.

Emergency Position

This position is designated as an emergency position that requires your attendance at work under all types of emergency conditions. Some examples of emergencies include inclement weather, utility failure, fire or other forced evacuations or as determined by the Manager.

High school diploma or equivalent with three years of management or transit operations experience required; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job;

One year of supervisory experience required.

Associates degree in business, management or related discipline preferred.

Must possess a valid Georgia Commercial Driver's License.

Duties

• Assists with supervising and evaluating assigned staff, handles all employee concerns, directs work assignments, counsels and disciplines employees when necessary, and completes employee performance appraisals.
• Coordinates daily assignment of bus routes and charters; coordinates A.M./P.M. equipment and operator assignments.
• Conducts ride checks and time checks to ensure policies, procedures, and standards are met by Operators.
• Ensures all state, federal, and local safety regulations and operating procedures are followed.
• Performs Operations Division employee training.
• Monitors radio traffic on fixed route and demand response service.
• Investigates all accidents and recommends actions to be taken.
• Identifies locations, initiates installation, and monitors condition of all bus stops and shelters.
• Assists buses that are behind schedule; initiates corrective action.
• Assists in development of service schedules, prepares manifests, and route descriptions for review.
• Assists in the preparation of public information, such as time tables, route manifests, transfers, notices, and route descriptions; maintains stock of same at distribution sites and at transit points.
• Maintains stock of operator supplies and uniforms; processes requests for purchase requisitions.
• Receives customer service reports from the public; investigates reported operator actions, and takes appropriate actions.
• Assists in developing and/or conducting safety programs.
• Pulls cash box and probes farebox data from each bus and/or counts revenues daily; makes deposits as required.
• Reviews and recommends new or modified bus routes to the Superintendent of Operations.
• Assists in developing the departmental budget; compares anticipated service levels with available personnel and equipment.
• Reviews completed daily assignment sheets, charter orders and contract work orders for completeness and accuracy.
• Operates a bus as needed.
• Collects pass revenue at pass sales locations; makes deposits as needed.
• Assists demand response vans in passenger pickups.
• Transports passengers who have missed their bus, as necessary.
• Answers telephone for public service information.
• Assists the dispatcher as needed.
• Monitors disposition of articles found within buses.
• Represents Athens Transit on committees; serves as a member of Accident Review Committee, reviews and rules on accidents involving Transit employees.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of the Operations Division and the operations and functions of the Transit Department.

Knowledge of public transit operations and management practices, policies and procedures as necessary in the completion of…