Streetcar Operator - Full Time

FUNCTIONS

• Operates a passenger streetcar over a prescribed route.
• Operates the vehicle safely.
• Provides passengers and the general public with information regarding the RTA system in a courteous manner.
• Communicates via radio or public telephone to a central communication center all information pertinent to the safe and expeditious movement of the transit vehicle.
• Immediately and accurately reports to the central communication system all unusual incidents and all accidents.
• Timely and accurately prepares written reports on incidents, accidents, and vehicle defects, and other written reports as directed.
• Maintains time points, established running time, and maintains a schedule over a specific route.
• Maintains the fare box, challenges fare irregularities; issues, validates, and accepts transfers according to regulations.
• Interacts with fellow Operators, Supervisors, and other company officials in a professional manner.
• Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of RTA are carried out

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Able to read and write English in a logical manner to complete reports, assignment sheets, other documents, and forms.
• Able to compute basic arithmetic and to tell time accurately.
• Able to communicate orally to accurately relate information to the communication center, public, or management personnel.
• Able to interact positively with other Operators, management staff, passengers, and the general public.
• Able to learn to safely and defensively operate a transit vehicle.
• Able to drive a transit vehicle in a safe & defensive manner.

EDUCATION

• Must possess a high school diploma or G.E.D.

EXPERIENCE

• 21+ years of age
• Six months’ minimum of customer service experience; previous experience as a driver, and work experience with the public preferred.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS/DEMANDS

• Must possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with a “P” endorsement
• Ability to maintain CDL and endorsements throughout employment.
• Must submit to a criminal background check, the results of which must meet hiring criteria for the role.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, and other inclement weather.
• Must be available to work rotating shifts and schedules that support 24-hour transit operations, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.
• May be required to safely operate a transit vehicle for up to ten (10) consecutive hours.
• Must possess the physical ability to pull and operate a 20-pound tension cord.
• Must be able to safely board and exit a transit vehicle multiple times throughout the workday.
• Must be able to remain seated for extended periods while wearing a properly fastened seat belt.
• Must maintain the physical and mental stamina necessary to safely perform all essential job functions while operating transit equipment and interacting with the public.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

• As needed, represent the company in litigation involving accidents.
• Performs other job-related duties which are in keeping with the goals and objectives of RTA.
• Attends training sessions and other meetings as required or directed.