Part-time Transit Operator - Senior Center

Part‑time Transit Operator – Senior Center

Apply for the Part‑time Transit Operator – Senior Center role at City of Murfreesboro, TN
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This position is considered a Safety‑Sensitive position. Applicants who pass the interview process will be subject to drug and alcohol testing.

The purpose of this position is to provide safe, courteous, and on‑time transportation to the general public.

• Must be able to communicate with others in spoken and written English to ensure the safe and efficient operations of the business.
• Operates transit vehicles to transport passengers over established routes according to set time schedules.
• Collect fares and issue transfers; provides verbal information to the public regarding routes, schedules, and transfer points.
• Monitors radio communication while on route to ensure safe and timely arrival and departure times.
• Conducts routine pre‑trip and post‑trip safety inspections and associated documentation on assigned vehicles.
• Cleans assigned vehicle after completion of a daily assignment or as necessary.
• Regulates heating and cooling for passenger comfort.
• Completes incident and accident reports.
• Reports mechanical defects to immediate supervisor.
• Monitors pre‑established fares and records money, tokens, and transfers received.
• Provides special care to elderly and individuals with disabilities; operates wheelchair lift equipment for passengers using mobility devices and those unable to use the stairs.
• Attends meetings and training sessions as assigned.
• Performs other work as assigned.

• Involves walking or standing some of the time and repetitive operation of mass transit vehicles.
• May sit for extended periods, lift or pull up to 40 pounds, perform repetitive body movements to operate controls, work independently with minimal breaks, and operate a transit vehicle in heavy traffic and in emergency or hazardous situations.

High School Diploma or GED preferred.

• Current CPR and Standard First Aid certifications or the ability to acquire them within six (6) months of the hire date is preferred.
• Must have a valid Class A, B, or C CDL driver’s license for public transportation in the State of Tennessee with a P endorsement.

The City of Murfreesboro is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary: $35,000.00 – $42,875.00 (annual)