Part Time Transit Operator​/Worker

This position operates a public bus in the transportation of persons according to a predetermined route and timetable. They also maintain order on board the city bus by giving clear and precise instructions to passengers and requesting assistance if needed. This position works under the close supervision of the Transit Operations Supervisor and the Transportation Mechanic and Maintenance Manager.

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Bus Operation (75%):
  Safely operate a large passenger vehicle in moderate to heavy traffic. Clearly broadcast ADA required announcements in English. Provide accessibility for disabled passengers to board and alight by properly operating all ramps and lifts, and safely securing passengers in compliance with ADA guidelines and City policy. Board and alight passengers at established stops. Collect and tally appropriate fares, issue and collect transfers, and sell punch passes.
  
  Load and secure wheelchair bound passengers at established stops. Maintain order in the vehicle and at the transit center. Act as an ambassador for the City of Oshkosh transit system by providing clear and detailed responses to passengers’ questions and by conducting self in an appropriate manner. Perform vehicle inspections before, during, and after scheduled work assignments to include internal and external areas of the bus.
  
  Follow City policy for handling lost articles, including a visual inspection of the bus at the end of the line and at pull-in.
• Shop Work (20%):
  Fuel buses, check fluid levels, and top off. Clean exterior and interior of buses, inspect for defects. Park buses in assigned locations. Assist in seasonal activities such as grass trimming, snow removal and mount/dismount of plows on trucks to maintain grounds, building, transit center, bus benches and shelters. Assist shop employees with repairs as needed. Maintain good housekeeping standards.
• Safety and Reporting (5%):
  Follow all safety practices and standards. Complete accident and incident reports accurately and legibly. Complete fare box, passenger, and bus maintenance defect reports. Prepare clear and written reports as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Clean driving record for at least one year.
• Previous driving experience with buses or trucks.
• Possess and maintain a valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License with passenger endorsement and no air brake restriction.

Necessary

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of public bus operation.
• Knowledge of all tools, equipment, materials, methods and practices used in light vehicle repair and maintenance.
• Working knowledge of motor vehicle laws.
• Knowledge of work hazards, proper safety practices, safe driving practices, and standard defensive driving techniques.
• Working knowledge of, and the ability to apply, ADA service requirements.
• Knowledge of first aid techniques.
• Knowledge in the use and operation of radio communication systems.
• Ability to operate a large transit vehicle on schedule and in all weather conditions.
• Ability to maintain effective relationships with other employees and the public, and to deal with the public in a courteous and tactful manner.
• Ability to properly assist individuals with disabilities using the service in a safe, respectful, and courteous way, with appropriate attention to the differences among individuals with disabilities.
• Ability to cope with stress, make independent decisions, and exercise sound judgment in stressful or emergency situations.
• Ability to withstand local weather conditions.
• Ability to pass the transit operator test, pre-employment physical ability test, and drug screen.
• Ability to comply with Federal Transit Administration Drug and Alcohol Policy.
• Ability to provide satisfactory work attendance, including the ability to be punctual and report to work when scheduled.
• Ability to work unusual hours, including split-shifts, weekends, holidays, early mornings, and late nights as required.
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