Paratransit Operator - Full Time

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct daily pre-trip inspections and accurately complete inspection forms.
• Operate TARTA vehicles safely to transport passengers along designated routes.
• Maintain order and enforce safety rules throughout the duration of trips.
• Adhere strictly to appropriate route schedules.
• Aid passengers with mobility devices, including securing seat belts, hook-ups, and harnesses.
• Record daily rider attendance for reporting purposes.
• Ensure compliance with traffic regulations, as well as TARTA policies and procedures.
• Securely fasten seat belts, hook-ups, and harnesses on mobility devices.
• Report any maintenance issues promptly and ensure the cleanliness of the vehicle interior.
• Report accidents and incidents as required.
• Report any traffic violations involving personal and TARTA vehicles.
• Attend driver meetings and relevant training workshops.
• Undertake any other related duties as directed.

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency in operating agency vehicles.
• Excellent communication skills and attentive listening abilities.
• Thorough understanding of laws and regulations governing vehicle operation.
• Capacity to follow oral and written instructions effectively.
• Sound judgment, particularly in emergency situations.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to foster positive relationships.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality protocols.
• Physical capability to lift, lower, and maneuver items weighing up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.

Minimum Qualifications

• A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
• A valid vehicle operator’s license with fewer than 6 points on current Driver's Abstract.
• Completion of required driver training and refresher courses.
• A high school diploma or G.E.D.
• Three (3) consecutive years of licensed driving experience.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• TARTA is a drug-free workplace.
• All applicants are required to complete a drug test, which includes testing for marijuana.
• The use of marijuana—whether for recreational or medical purposes—is prohibited for all positions.
• Applicants who test positive or refuse to test will not be eligible for hire.