METRO Streetcar Operator

Employee Benefits & Perks

• 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

  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 cultured 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.
  • Knowledge of: Traffic laws, ordinances, rules and driving courtesies involved in transit operations. Principles and practices of customer service. Safe driving practices.
  • Ability to: Learn METRO’s policies and procedures. Read, write, and make basic mathematic calculations. Work varied hours to cover scheduled operations. Exercise good judgment and problem-solving skills. Understand and follow oral and written instructions spoken or written in English. Operate vehicles safely and efficiently. Provide on-time and dependable service to the public. Learn METRO Streetcar’s routes and schedules. Maintain a friendly and courteous demeanor when interacting with the public, passengers, and fellow employees through tactful, patient, and courteous interactions. Keep accurate recorded logs of trip information when required.

  Salary Range

  Training/Starting $18.00 per hour