Transit Field Supervisor

Transit Field Supervisor

Department Intracity Transit

Pay Grade 13

FLSA Status

Safety Sensitive

Yes

Non-Exempt

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CITY OF HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made toenable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions herein described.

Performs responsible supervisory work relative to the operation of anintracity transit system.

• Makes daily trips along bus routes; observes route efficiency and mannerin which drivers are performing their tasks and operating the buses.
• Advises and instructs drivers and service personnel on departmentalpolicies and procedures and ensures compliance.
• Assists Resident Advisor in departmental planning, operational improvements, and budget monitoring.
• Answers complaints by the public.
• Collects fare boxes.
• Ensures system safety and security.
• Investigates accidents; performs related office paperwork and reporting in coordination with departmental administrative personnel. This includes the determination of post-accident or reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing.
• Supervises the work of bus drivers and service personnel; provide straining and instruction; conducts employee performance appraisals; interviews job applicants.
• Assigns vehicles to routes and drivers.
• Works with Fleet Service regarding vehicle defects, repairs,availability, and preventive maintenance.
• Oversees the discipline of drivers and service personnel.
• Interacts with the public to observe and maintain customer relations.
• May act as Resident Advisor in his/her absence; may fill in for bus drivers when necessary.
• Performs any other related duties as required or assigned.
• Serve as a fill-in Bus Driver in the event of a driver shortage

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City of Hot Springs, Arkansas Prepared:
June 2024

Works under general supervision of an administrative superior.

Monitors and directs the operation of fixed route and paratransitservices.

• High school diploma or equivalent; and two (2) years in the transit industry; some supervisory experience preferred; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Must possess a valid Commercial Drivers License (Class B with Pendorsement) and a clean driving record.
• Subject to pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing.

• Knowledge of the modern methods, techniques, and equipment involved inbus transportation systems including the use of specialized hardware and software.
• Knowledge of the geographic and population characteristics of the city.
• Knowledge of safety practices and precautions.
• Knowledge of bus operations.
• Knowledge of pertinent rules and requirements of the Federal Transit Administration and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Ability to contact the public and explain policies or resolve complaints in a courteous manner.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to plan, lay out, and develop routes and schedules; and to supervise the work of drivers and service personnel.
• Ability to develop and institute preventive maintenance procedures.
• Ability to understand and carry out complex verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.

Frequently stands, walks, talks, and hears; occas ionally sits; useshands to handle objects; reaches with hands and arms. Specific vision requirements include close, color,distance, peripheral, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus; occasionally required to lift up to 25 pounds.

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City of Hot Springs, Arkansas Prepared:
June 2024

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud; exposed tooutdoor weather conditions and fumes or airborne particles; works near moving mechanical parts; atrisk of electrical shock.

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