The City of Greenville is seeking qualified candidates for multiple part-time positions at the Greenville Transport System
- Transit Dispatcher
- Transit Driver
- Transit Utility Worker
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Transit Dispatcher (part-time)
This position is a non-safety sensitive position that requires the scheduling and overall coordination of transit services to ensure the timely and safe transportation of all passengers. Performance of these duties must be conducted in compliance with all applicable DOT, federal, state, local and system regulations and policies. The physical demands described here are the representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations my be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Please see job description for more details.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or equivalent and basic experience, knowledge and/or training in dispatch experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position.
Special Requirements
LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: There are no special education or licensing requirements for this position.
Miscellaneous Information
ESSENTIAL DUTIES: (Including but not limited to) Answer incoming calls promptly, gathers comprehensive information and communicates information to the appropriate individual using dispatching software, telephone, and/or radio to facilitate timely pickup and drop-off of passengers. Dispatchers communicate information to drivers, as needed, using a two-way radio system or alternate methods as necessary, to facilitate the timely pickup and drop-off of passengers. Provides schedule information to drivers as necessary. Communicates with the general public, including passengers, families, staff, community agencies and other providers in person or using a telephone to facilitate the timely pickup and drop-off of passengers. Contacts emergency personnel, such as police, ambulance and fire department when necessary to ensure the safety of all passengers. Communicate with drivers and other individuals, as appropriate, to facilitate assistance as needed for vehicle maintenance issues. Promptly advises the Operations Manager or Public Transportation Director of any safety issues or incidents involving a driver, passenger or a vehicle.
Transit Driver (part-time)
This position is a safety-sensitive position requiring the safe operation of a motor vehicle in the provision of public transit services and the effective transportation of all passengers. Performance of these duties must be conducted in compliance with all applicable DOT, federal, state, local and system regulations and policies, including U.S. DOT drug and alcohol testing regulations. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Please see position description for more details.
Qualifications
EDUCATION AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED • Meet or exceed system-established driver eligibility standards. • Must possess and maintain a good driving record meeting or exceeding the system’s established driver eligibility standards.
Special Requirements
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS • Must have the ability to bend, crouch, kneel, twist, push and pull. • Must have normal hearing, with the aid of corrective devices, as needed (i.e. hearing aid). • Must have normal vision, with the aid of corrective devices, as needed (i.e. glasses or contacts.) • Must be free from fainting spells, blackouts, dizziness, or seizures. • Must have the ability to sit in a normal seated position for extended periods. • Must have the ability to endure extended periods of driving. • Must have the ability to lift up to 70lbs. • Must have the ability to tolerated exposure to dust, gas, and/or fumes. • Must have the ability to exert up to 20-50lbs of force, occasionally and/or 10-26lbs of force frequently. • Must be at least 21 years of age. Note: these physical requirements are not meant to replace those specified by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Part 39141. “Physical qualifications for drivers.” All FMCSA physical requirements must also be met. COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS • Must have the ability to determine vehicle travel paths to ensure safe and timely transportation of passengers. • Must have the ability to evaluate and determine proper action in situations that may pose a safety risk. • Must have the ability to effectively communicate, including; • Strong oral and written communication skills; • Knowledge of English language; and • Ability to effectively communicate required action to passengers in situations that pose a safety risk. • Must have the ability to comply with current traffic and driver safety regulations as well as all other applicable Federal, State and local regulations and system policies. • Must possess strong organizational skills. • Must have the ability to analyze and solve problems. • Must have the ability to learn, understand and follow all public transit routes/schedules.
Miscellaneous Information
ESSENTIAL DUTIES • Operates a motor vehicle in the provision of public transit services in compliances with all applicable DOT, federal, state, local and system regulations and policies and ensures the safe and timely transportation of all passengers. • Assists passengers as needed in the boarding and disembarking of the vehicle to ensure the safety of all passengers, including assistance during vehicle evacuation as necessary. • Board and disembarks passengers, including those using common wheelchairs or other mobility devices, requiring the use of lift equipment and securement systems according to the systems policies and procedures to ensure the safety of all passengers. • Completes daily paperwork using pen or pencil, as required, to ensure accurate reporting and records. • Complete daily pre-trip inspection using the required inspection checklist to ensure the proper safe functioning of the vehicle. • Regularly inventories vehicle equipment and supplies; reports restocking needs per the system’s policies established procedure to maintain a safe, functional vehicle. • Fuels the vehicle; ensures that all vehicle systems are properly shut down; visually inspects the interior for any items left by passengers; locks the vehicle to maintain security. • Regularly cleans the interior of the vehicle to maintain a sanitary environment for passengers and the safe operation of the vehicle. (Please check all that apply.) • Empty trash from inside the vehicle. • Disinfect vehicle armrests, seats, handrails, dashboard, instrument panel, etc. using a disinfectant cleaner. • Cleanup of blood and other bodily fluids as needed, sanitizing with a disinfectant cleaner. ADDITIONAL DUTIES • Notifies the Operations Manager or the Public Transportation Director of any equipment malfunctions on the vehicles. • Notifies the dispatcher of any health or safety issues that need the immediate attention of the Operations Manager or the Public Transportation Director. This can be done through the telephone, radio or the alert function in the dispatch software. • Collect fare payments from passengers and notifies the dispatcher of any pre-pay funds collected.
Transit Utility Worker (Part Time)
ESSENTIAL DUTIES: (Including but not limited to) Cleans the exterior of each vehicle in the fleet at least once a week with the exception of any vehicles that are out of service. Checks the tire pressure of all tires on the vehicle that is being washed and reports any low tire pressure to the Operations Manager or Public Transportation Director. Cleans the inside of each vehicle in the fleet at least once a week with the exception of any vehicles that are out of service. This includes sweeping and mopping the floors, cleaning the windows, wiping down the seats and the frequently touched surfaces. Make sure each bus has an adequate supply of system brochures both in English and Spanish and notifies the Public Transportation Director when more brochures need printed. Posts notices in the buses as needed, such as holiday closures.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or equivalent and basic experience, knowledge and/or training in dispatch experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position.