Transit Operator

City of Alexandria, LA
Alexandria, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/27/2024

This classification transports passengers of City Transit in a safe, courteous manner over established routes according to a time schedule. Work is performed under the general supervision of a Transit Shift Supervisor or Assistant Transit Manager.

Operates a 35,000 pound vehicle on an established route according to a time schedule and picks up and discharges passengers. 

Drives safely, maintains control of the vehicle and obeys traffic regulations. 

Provides good customer service and assists passengers in a courteous, responsible, and informative manner.

Collects fares from and interacts with passengers with a variety of personalities, health issues, abilities and disabilities.

Reports delays, mechanical problems and accidents; responds to emergency situations.

Completes daily records and logs and receives safety information.

May operate an ADA accessible van.

High school diploma or GED; previous experience in the operation of large passenger vehicles, transit operations, and/or transportation is preferred; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Must possess and maintain a valid Class B commercial driver’s license. Will be required to obtain a valid State of Louisiana Class B commercial driver’s license at time of appointment and maintain throughout employment. Will be required to obtain a passenger endorsement within thirty (30) days of hire.

Salary.com Estimation for Transit Operator in Alexandria, LA

$46,460 - $57,127

For Employer

Looking to price a job for your company?

Price This Job
If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at City of Alexandria, LA

City of Alexandria, LA
Hired Organization Address Alexandria, LA Other
The purpose of this classification is to perform technical tasks to maintain and repair meters and regulators for the Ci...
City of Alexandria, LA
Hired Organization Address Alexandria, LA Other
This classification performs customer service functions in maintaining and updating customer utility accounts in the Cus...
City of Alexandria, LA
Hired Organization Address Alexandria, LA Other
The purpose of this classification is to operate equipment and perform manual labor associated with the construction, re...
City of Alexandria, LA
Hired Organization Address Alexandria, LA Other
The purpose of this classification is to perform professional engineering work of an advanced level in the planning, des...

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Transit Operator jobs in the Alexandria, LA area that may be a better fit.

Transit Driver

City of Natchez, Natchez, MS

Fleet Service Technician, Transit

City of Alexandria, LA, Alexandria, LA