SEASONAL TRANSIT OPERATOR

SALARY RANGE : $28.00-$30.00 PER HOUR

JOB SUMMARY :

Seasonal Transit Operators are responsible for the safe operation of buses and transportation of passengers over assigned routes throughout Park City and Summit County during high volume months. This position entails performing various related duties and specialized tasks as assigned, including Route Operations Coordinator, operator training, and paratransit operations. This is an at-will position that will conclude at the end of the winter season.

TYPICAL DUTIES :

• Responsible for safely and efficiently operating buses on designated routes during daily shift assignments throughout Park City and Summit County.
• Performs daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections of vehicles following Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Transportation Administration (FTA) regulations and communicates safety concerns and maintenance needs both verbally and in writing to the Fleet department to ensure the maximum safety of vehicles during operation.
• Performs basic vehicle maintenance on a daily basis, such as maintaining appropriate levels of fuel, radiator coolant, oil, tire pressure, and cleaning the interior and exterior of the vehicle, including sweeping / mopping the interior as necessary, searching for lost articles, and cleaning windshield and windows.
• Delivers superior customer service and functions as an ambassador for the City through professional and courteous interactions with coworkers, the public, and users of the transit system while adhering to all City and departmental safety policies and procedures.
• Physically assists passengers boarding and unloading with different types of equipment, such as skis, bicycles, luggage, wheelchairs, etc., as requested and complies with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements for transporting disabled passengers, such as announcing stops, offering assistance, securing wheelchairs, and equipment, etc.
• As assigned, serves as the Mobility (Paratransit / Senior Service) Dispatcher position which includes, but is not limited to, answering phone calls, taking reservations, scheduling rides, responding to passenger requests and concerns, monitoring the two-way radio traffic of paratransit operators, resolving on-route issues and scheduling conflicts, and makes necessary decisions required for the smooth operation of the system with excellent judgment and professionalism.
• Other duties as assigned.

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WORKING CONDITIONS :

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required by personnel so classified. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

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