METRO Streetcar Operator

Responsibilities

• Operates streetcars in a safe, courteous, and reliable manner on a designated route within a defined time schedule.
• Directs and assists passengers in a safe and orderly fashion in boarding and deboarding.
• Provides assistance to people with disabilities and the elderly as required including operating platform wheelchair lifts.
• Operates and communicates a two-way radio system as regulated by the FCC. Notifies central dispatch/and or METRO Streetcar Manager of deviations, overload, accidents or passenger incidents.
• Notifies central dispatch/and or METRO Streetcar Manager of passengers’ medical or behavioral problems and vehicle mechanical or electrical trouble.
• Complete and submit written reports concerning passenger incidents, accidents and route deviations.
• Responsible for the collection of appropriate fares. Distribute and collect transfers, tickets and coupons.
• Dispense information to passengers as requested.
• Advise passengers of rules and regulations when necessary.
• Be able to describe attractions, history and cultural features to tourists in a pleasant manner.

Qualifications

• Must be High School Graduate or General Education Degree.
• Two to four years related work experience.
• Three (3) years of verifiable driving experience and one (1) year of experience working with the general public.
• Must have a good driving record as defined by METRO.
• Must have the ability to pass a pre-employment background check, DOT medical examination, and drug screen.
• Must be able to comprehend written & oral directions, bulletins, routes, fares, etc.
• Excellent public relations skills, clear speaking voice.

Benefits

• Company Advancement Opportunities
• Dental, Vision, and Employer Paid Health Insurance
• Employer Paid Disability & Life insurance
• 457 (b) Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan
• Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays & Paid Sick Leave
• In-house Training Opportunities
• Transit Passes for Employees & Eligible Dependents
• Bi-weekly Pay
• Overtime Eligibility
• Direct Deposit
• Credit Union Membership
• Uniforms Provided
• Fulfilling Work
• Community Service
• Safety/Attendance Awards
• Work-Life Balance

Pay

Training/Starting $18.00 per hour

Schedule

This is a full-time position and the person selected to fill this position must be flexible in the hours of work and will be required to work weekends.