Transit Operator - Entry Level

If you are an Internal City Employee, Retiree or Dependent/Survivor of a City Employee please apply internally via Career Icon in your Workday account. Make a difference in the community you live in! As a Community Builder—an employee with the City of Gainesville— you will have a direct hand in building and improving your community and making a visible impact on the lives of your neighbors. Working for local government is more than a job, it’s a chance to contribute to community success and to help enhance the Gainesville way of life. Department: Salary Range Minimum: $16.23 Salary Range Maximum: $16.23 Closing Date: Until Filled Job Details: This is entry level work learning the skills necessary for operating revenue service vehicles in a safe, courteous and timely manner with the goal of satisfied and loyal customers of the public transit system. Positions in this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under direct supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from other classes by its emphasis on learning Transit Operator skills. #LI-Onsite Job Description: SUMMARY This is entry level work learning the skills necessary for operating revenue service vehicles in a safe, courteous and timely manner with the goal of satisfied and loyal customers of the public transit system. Positions in this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under direct supervision.  Work in this class is distinguished from other classes by its emphasis on learning Transit Operator skills. EXAMPLES OF WORK* *This section of the job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities of the position.  The omission of a specific job function does not absolve an employee from being required to perform additional tasks incidental to or inherent in the job.  Performance of lower level duties may be required. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Learns how to become proficient in the performance of the following duties: Safely operates all models of agency revenue service vehicles through traffic along assigned routes under various environmental conditions in accordance with published schedules, traffic laws and departmental regulations. Manages farebox transactions, and records passenger data by fare type. Collects fares from passengers and issues transfers; checks passenger transfers, passes, and identification cards to ensure they are valid.  Passes may be both physical printed medium or digital. Acts as first-line customer service representative by cultivating and maintaining positive customer relations with the riders.  Ensures a clean, safe rider environment, provides accurate and timely information regarding routes, and assists and accommodates riders with boarding and discharging the vehicle in a safe and efficient manner. Performs pre- and post-operation vehicle inspection.  Records any physical deficiencies on required documents. Contacts Control Center regarding various…