Public Transit Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Public Transit Operator

Pay Rate: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour

Job Type: Full-time & Part-time

Location: Wooster, Ohio

Shift & Schedule: Mornings and Evenings, Weekends & Holiday

Must Have: 3 Years Drivers License

Applications will be accepted until job is closed.

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a valid driver's license (at least 3 years)?
• Do you have a DOT medical card?

Propark Mobility is currently hiring Public Transit Operators for full-time and part-time opportunities to start immediately.

What we're looking for:*

• Drives bus and transports customers to and from destinations.
  
• Greets passengers and provides assistance with loading and unloading .
  
• Operates the bus in a safe and efficient manner and complies with all traffic and safety regulations.
  
• Monitors vehicle condition and records malfunctioning items or damage on appropriate forms.
  
• Communicates with dispatchers, drivers and other employees using a two-way radio system to communicate routes, announcing arrivals and delays, coordinating the pick-up of customers, or handling other vehicle or customer issues that arise.
  
• Conducts pre/post trip inspections of the shuttle buses at the beginning and end of shift to ensure sound operating conditions.
  
• Monitors traffic and weather conditions and notifies dispatch or supervisor of potential problems.
  
• Reports accidents or other safety situations to dispatch or supervisor.
  
• Treats all customers in a courteous, friendly and professional manner.

What's in it for you?

• We promote from within - park your career here!
• Flexible scheduling; paid Holidays and Wellness.
• Free and confidential employee assistance program (EAP) that provides support and resources to employees and their families 24/7. Including 3 free counseling sessions for all employees and each household family member.
• (FT Employees) Paid vacation and an extra day-off on your birthday!!
• (FT Employees) Benefits Package - including medical, HSA, FSA, dental, vision, and 6 supplemental insurances, including commuter benefits, pet insurance and 401k!

• The Company offers seven (7) paid holidays even though the nature of our business requires that our locations stay open. The seven (7) holidays include: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, Birthday (Floating Holiday)**Any positions offered that are PT, PT Seasonal, FT Seasonal, or OC are not eligible for health insurance benefits.*

• Wellness is provided according to city or state mandates

• For more information:

Must haves:

• You are at least 18 years old.
• You have a valid driver's license and have been driving for at least 3 years.
• You have the ability to operate a passenger van safely and efficiently
• You have the ability to work flexible hours, evenings, and weekends
• Energetic, outgoing and can stand, run, and carry items, up to 50lbs, if needed.
• Great communicator in both written and spoken language, with a friendly, professional approach to everyone you meet.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment, and can help resolve customer issues in a positive and helpful way.

Good to haves:

• Customer service: 1 year+
• Experience driving a shuttle bus or commercial vehicle: 1 year+

Physical Demands and Working Conditions
The physical demands of this position and the work environment characteristics described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential job functions.

Physical Demands: as part of performing the duties associated with this position, the employee will be required to stand, walk, sit, use hands-to-fingers, handle tools or controls, reach with hands or arms, talk and hear. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 50lbs.

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this position, the employee may be subjected to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The employee is regularly exposed to fumes and airborne particles. The noise level in this work environment can range from minimal to moderate.

*This list is not all-inclusive. The full job description will be provided at your interview.

Propark is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

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