Transit Operator

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Position Title:
Transit Operator

Peoria’s Public Works department has an excellent opportunity for a driver with a commercial driver’s license in their transit division. The purpose of this position is to provide transportation services to citizens. This is accomplished by safely and efficiently operating transit vehicles. Other duties may include completing related tasks as assigned.

• A safety minded person, who provides safe and efficient vehicle operations for transporting passengers.
• A people person, who assists passengers, including seniors and disabled, in boarding and exiting the vehicle as well as securing mobility devices (wheelchairs, walkers, etc.) in the vehicle.
• Able to provide general information to public regarding Dial‑A‑Ride services.
• An excellent communicator with attention to detail.

• Paid Holidays (12 days per year)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick leave
• Personal Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• Arizona State Retirement System
• Public Safety Retirement System
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Major Medical insurance (PDF), Dental insurance, Vision and Basic Life Insurance Program
• BCBS Maternity Overview Flyer
• Optional Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability (PDF)
• Employee Assistance Program (PDF)
• Tuition Assistance Program (PDF)
• Optional Voluntary Roth IRA
• Direct Deposit
• Commuter Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Wellness Program

(The list is intended for benefitted position and benefits are subject to change. Refer to the Personnel Administrative Regulations for current policy provisions and/or Memorandum of Understandings for PPOA, PFFA, COPPS, and AFSCME.)