Paratransit Operator; Grade 8​/10; 1st & 2nd Shift

Overview

The City of Huntsville’s Public Transit department is seeking qualified applicants to fill our Paratransit Operator position(s). Exciting Career Opportunities for Smart and Talented People. Come join our growing Public Transit Team! Apply today!

The goal of the Public Transportation is to provide adequate and efficient community transportation services for the general public. The City of Huntsville’s 19 Access vehicles are radio dispatched and ADA accessible. Access is a specialized, door-to-door, demand-response paratransit service.

This is skilled work in the operation of a paratransit vehicle for the transportation of persons with disabilities and/or the elderly throughout the city limits as assigned. Work involves responsibility for driving a 15-passenger modified van, transporting passengers in a safe, courteous, and professional manner, and providing assistance to persons with mobility impairments to and from the vehicle. Work also involves responsibility for conducting daily vehicle inspections, performing basic record-keeping duties, collecting fares from customers, and providing information.

High school diploma from a school accredited by a regional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or GED issued by the appropriate state agency and experience in driving large vehicles and transporting the public; or any combination of education, training, and experience.

Valid Class D Driver’s License.

This position requires maintaining an excellent Motor Vehicle Record as set annually by the Liability Insurance Company.

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Applicants May Obtain a Copy of the City of Huntsville's EEOP Short Form Upon Request.

The City of Huntsville offers a competitive benefits package for its regular, full-time employees, such as medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death & dismemberment, cancer, off-the-job accident, as well as annual leave, sick leave, holiday and retirement. Below is a summary of the City’s benefit offerings. For most benefits, a 30-day waiting period from date of eligibility will apply.

Medical Insurance
All eligible and ACA eligible employees may enroll in the City’s group health plans administered by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama;
Blue Card PPO and High Deductible PPO. Benefits include medical/surgical, prescription coverage, and more.

Mental Health/Substance Abuse
A mental health benefit and substance abuse program is offered through Behavioral Health Systems, Incorporated (BHS). These benefits are included as part of the group health plan. Services may be accessed by contacting BHS. A designated Care Coordinator for the City of Huntsville can assist with referrals to network providers.

Dental Plan
The City offers a dental plan administered by Delta Dental Insurance Company to eligible full-time employees. This plan offers coverage for Preventive and Diagnostic Services, Basic and Major Services, and Orthodontic coverage (for dependent children under the age of 19). A deductible of $50 per person/calendar year applies for Basic and Major Services. The deductible is waived for Diagnostic and Preventative services and a plan maximum of $2,000/year/covered patient.

Orthodontics carries a $2,000/lifetime max/patient.

Vision Plan
The City’s vision plan is offered and administered by Vision Service Plan (VSP). VSP provides vision benefits, co-pays for eye exams, frames, and eyeglass lenses, as applicable, and an allowance for contact lenses. The plan also offers exclusive Member Extras for additional savings.

Retirement
The City’s retirement plan is administered by the Retirement System of Alabama (RSA). Participation is mandatory for all regular full and part-time employees. Employees contribute a percentage of their salary to the plan. The City contributes a percentage as determined by RSA.

Life Insurance
The City provides a $20,000 group life insurance policy to all full-time employees through Lincoln Financial…