Fixed Route Operator

Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky Ft Wright, Kentucky, United States Accounting/Finance

About this position

Fixed Route Operator

If you are passionate about helping others,
Join our team and help others every day!
ONLY ACCEPTING CDL w/ endorsements
  • Starting pay is $24.44
  • Paid WEEKLY!
  • Guaranteed 40 hours per week
  • MUST be able to work any day of the week, times, weekends, and holidays
  • Must have a CDL with passenger and airbrake endorsements
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Minimum One (1) year of customer service experience.
  • Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B with Passenger and Air Brake endorsements or obtained during training.
  • Clean driving record – not more than 1 moving violation and one accident within the past five years.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Initiative.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Strong problem-solving skills.
  • Must have reliable transportation
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Drives one of several different coach styles safely, courteously, and reliably along a designated route within a defined schedule.
  • Notifies dispatch of deviations, overloads, accidents, or passenger incidents.
  • Notifies dispatch of the passenger's medical or behavioral problems and/or mechanical or electrical problems with the coach.
  • Stops at designated points to load and/or unload passengers.
  • Stays abreast of route and schedule changes as well as detours.
  • Administers TANK's fare policy and ensures that fares are deposited into the farebox and distributes transfers through the farebox.
  • Dispenses information to customers on routes, schedules, and other services.
  • Advises customers of rules and regulations when necessary.
  • Completes and submits written reports concerning passenger incidents and preventable and non-preventable accidents.
  • Operates onboard computers for farebox, destination signs, electronic annunciation of stops (when available), and communications with dispatch.
  • Calls out major bus stops and transfer points when the electronic annunciator system is not available
  • Assists in the boarding/alighting of passengers in wheelchairs and is responsible for adequately securing the wheelchair.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
  • Must be able to sit for extended periods.
  • Must be able to stand and move about.
  • Must be able to walk up and down the bus steps multiple times throughout the shift.
  • Must be able to stoop and bend to secure wheelchairs.
  • Must be able to push and pull to assist passengers in wheelchairs.
  • Must be able to reach out and have the finger dexterity to use the MDT unit radio system.
  • Must be able to reach up and out to program farebox and change destination sign
  • Must be able to read and comprehend written material.
LICENCES REQUIRED: Paid Training
  • Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B with Passenger and Air Brake endorsements.
  • Must meet and pass DOT medical requirements needed to maintain a CDL
This job description generally indicates the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of an incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required. An incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as needed.
June 7, 2023

Salary Information

$24.44 - $27.65