Paratransit Operator; Regular Part-Time; Continuous; Grade 8​/10

Overview

THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE’S PUBLIC TRANSIT DEPARTMENT WANTS YOU! The City of Huntsville’s Public Transit department is seeking qualified applicants to fill our Part-Time Paratransit Operator position(s). Exciting Career Opportunities for Smart and Talented People. Come join our growing Public Transit Team! Apply today!

About Our Department

The mission of Public Transportation is to provide safe, efficient, and customer friendly transit services to citizens and guests of the community. 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 certificate 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