Relief Operators must check in every day to see if they are scheduled for the following day and even then they are subject to call in or changes. Reliefs are guaranteed 20 hours per week but could work 50 hours or so. Reliefs must be available for work and may not turn assignments down. Will be responsible for operating passenger buses or vans on regular or special routes, collecting fares, issuing transfers, and giving information regarding routes, schedules and transfer points. Work is performed under general supervision with the employee being responsible for maintaining schedules and for the safe and proper operation of equipment.
All new employees begin in part-time positions.
Assignment to full-time positions occurs on the basis of seniority as vacancies become available. All Transit Operators are required to join the union. Qualified applicants must be at least 21 years of age at the time of hire and have an excellent driving record for the previous five years. Applicants must also meet strict physical requirements, which will be determined by a physical exam including a drug screen. The Agency and the examining physician will look for conditions that are likely to interfere with the applicant s ability to perform the essential functions of the job and to safely operate and control a motor vehicle.