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Operates City of St. George transit vehicles of various sizes in a safe manner over assigned routes according to established time schedules, while maintaining order in the vehicle and providing courteous service.

Essential Job Functions (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. The list of tasks is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)

SunTran Transit Operator I

Operates transit buses of various sizes over assigned routes in accordance with specific manifest instructions, and provides safe, secure, and comfortable services to users of the transit system in accordance with division standard operating procedures. Tasks include, but are not limited to:

Collects appropriate customer fares, ensures the comfort of passengers, maintains order among

 

 

 

customers, and handles volatile situations according to standard operating procedures.

Promotes positive passenger relations by announcing bus stops, assisting customers with fare and routing information, explaining established passenger policies and procedures, providing directions to customers, and communicating with special needs customers according to parameters.

Files special incident reports, completes daily reports, performs daily inspections of vehicles, reports any vehicle operational or maintenance problems to the dispatcher or supervisor in a timely manner, and completes other reports as required.

Assures that transit vehicles are operated in accordance with established customer schedules.

Operates a two-way radio in a safe manner.

Cooperates with the investigation of any customer complaints.

Attends and successfully completes all transit training as scheduled by the supervisor.

Assists with the collection of data for the planning/scheduling of transit services.

Assists with conducting outreach activities of the division.

Assists with vehicle cleaning and daily maintenance of interior and exterior of bus.

May be assigned to assist with other activities needed to run the division such as clerical tasks, answering telephones, etc.

Performs other related duties as required.

 

SunTran Transit Operator II

Operates transit buses of various sizes over assigned routes in accordance with specific manifest instructions, and provides safe, secure, and comfortable services to users of the transit system in accordance with division standard operating procedures. Tasks include, but are not limited to:

Performs daily pre-inspection and post-inspection of buses in order to ensure maximum safety in operation of the vehicle, communicates both verbally and in writing about safety concerns to supervisor and the fleet maintenance department.

Collects appropriate customer fares, ensures the comfort of passengers, maintains order among customers, and handles volatile situations according to standard operating procedures.

Promotes positive passenger relations by announcing bus stops, assisting customers with fare and routing information, explaining established passenger policies and procedures, providing directions to customers, and communicating with special needs customers according to parameters.

Files special incident reports, completes daily reports, and completes other reports as required.

Operates transit vehicles in accordance with established customer schedules whenever possible.

Maintains a high standard of customer service, two-way radio communication, and appearance.

Cooperates with the investigation of any customer complaints.

Attends and successfully completes all transit training as scheduled by the supervisor.

Assists with the collection of data for the planning/scheduling of transit services.

Assists with conducting outreach activities of the division and with in tallation of bus stop poles, signs and maps.

Assist Transit Operator I employees and co-workers with instruction about proper operation of buses, answer questions and provide clarification of policies and procedures when warranted and appropriate.

 

 

 

Assists with vehicle cleaning and daily maintenance of interior and exterior of bus.

May be assigned to assist with other activities needed to run the division such as clerical tasks, answering telephones, etc.

Performs other related duties as required.

 

SunTran Transit Operator III

Operates transit buses of various sizes over assigned routes in accordance with specific manifest instructions, and provides safe, secure, and comfortable services to users of the transit system in accordance with division standard operating procedures. Tasks include, but are not limited to:

Performs daily pre-inspection and post-inspection of buses in order to ensure maximum safety in operation of the vehicle, communicates both verbally and in writing about safety concerns to supervisor and the fleet maintenance department.

Collects appropriate customer fares, ensures the comfort of passengers, maintains order among customers, and handles volatile situations according to standard operating procedures.

Promotes positive passenger relations by announcing bus stops, assisting customers with fare and routing information, explaining established passenger policies and procedures, providing directions to customers, and communicating with special needs customers according to parameters.

Files special incident reports, completes daily reports, and completes other reports as required.

Operates transit vehicles in accordance with established customer schedules whenever possible.

Maintains a high standard of customer service, two-way radio communication, and appearance.

Cooperates with the investigation of any customer complaints.

Attends and successfully completes all transit training as scheduled by the supervisor.

Assists with the collection of data for the planning/scheduling of transit services.

Assists with conducting outreach activities of the division and with installation of bus stop poles, signs and maps.

Assists Transit Operator I employees and co-workers with instruction about proper operation of buses, answer questions and provide clarification of policies and procedures when warranted and appropriate.

Assists with vehicle cleaning and daily maintenance of interior and exterior of bus.

May be assigned to assist with other activities needed to run the division such as clerical tasks, answering telephones, etc.

Assists with SunTran training program on route and in a classroom setting.

Performs other related duties as required.

 

Typical Physical/Mental Demands/Working Conditions

Constant exposure to stress as a result of human behavior. This position functions within a transit vehicle and in a transit operations environment. The Operator is required to get in and out of the driver's seat frequently and to exit the vehicle to ensure safe operations and to assist passengers. There are periods of extended sitting, exposure to weather conditions, frequent noise, fumes, odors, and dusts. The job involves bending/stooping, crouching, kneeling, and frequent reaching above shoulder and climbing into and out of a

 

 

 

bus, and frequ ent pass punching and fine motor skills associated with bus operations and fare collections. Must be able to push or pull up to 40 lbs. to exert pressure on straps to secure wheel chairs and other mobility devices and have the ability to lift and carry up to five pounds for brochures and cushions; and push/pull up to 10 pounds to operate the steering wheel, door, and gear shift constantly throughout the day. Employees in this classification will be asked to fill in additional shifts as needed.

 

Qualifications

SunTran Transit