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Transit Driver (Part-Time)
Non-Civil Service/Open Entry Announcement
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General Information:
The City of Ames is currently accepting applications for part-time
Transit Drivers.
Various routes available.
Essential Functions:
Operates passenger bus on a fixed route or demand-response basis;
picks up and discharges passengers; collects fares and transfer
slips; maintains communication with dispatcher using two-way radio;
maintains scheduled route and trips as directed by dispatcher;
announces time and transfer points over bus intercom; ensures safety
of bus and passengers while on route. May operate wheelchair lift
and tie-downs. Promotes a positive image of Cy-Ride and the City of
Ames by fostering positive public relations; provides passengers
with schedule and route information; assists passengers needing help
boarding and departing the vehicle. Performs pre-and post-trip
vehicle inspections to identify damaged or defective equipment;
performs minor maintenance to vehicle en route; reports accidents
and equipment malfunctions to proper authority. Prepares end of
route reports including route tallies, trip sheets, etc.
Other Job Functions: Operates passenger bus on special or group
trips. Turns in lost articles. Confiscates and reports misused fee
cards. Reports unusual, unsafe or emergency situations such as
stranded motorist, drunk drivers, etc. Participates in informational
and training meetings. Provides input to safety committee. Provides
feedback concerning operating policies and procedures. Provides
in-service training and evaluates performance of new drivers.
Performs general department duties as assigned.
Employees must continually strive to bring shared values to life,
through our Excellence Through People organizational culture. Values
include continuous improvement, respect for others, customer driven,
leadership, data-driven decisions, positive attitude, teaming
environment, innovation, honesty and integrity, creativity, and
employee involvement. ETP assures that exceptional services are
delivered to the public and employees experience an enjoyable and
stimulating work environment.
Employment Qualifications:
No record of more than two total moving violations and/or accidents
in the last three years; no more than two serious accidents within
the last five years; no record of operating a vehicle while under
the influence (OWI); no record of revoked or suspended driver’s
license in the last five years; no record of hit and run accidents.
Salary:
Training Pay: $8.00/hour
At completion of training:
Less than 20 hours/week: $9.80/hour
20 or more hours/week: $11.36/hour*
*New hires: a partial deferral
rate will be applied during the first 500 hours of work - $0.30 cents per hour.
Upon completion of 500 hours, employee will receive the deferred
amount
Residence Requirement:
Within three months of completion of six-month probation period,
must reside within an area bordered by the Boone and Story County
lines on the north and south, State Highway 65 on the east; and on
the west, County Road R27 north of Boone, and the Des Moines River
south of Highway 30 to the Boone County line. Communities
intersected by the borderlines, and Zearing, shall be considered
within the area.
Application Information:
Applications may be obtained from the Human Resources Department,
515 Clark Avenue, Ames, Iowa 50010, from the City’s web page at www.cityofames.org,
or emailing hr@cityofames.org.
Completed applications must be returned to the Human Resources
Department.
A written test is required. Please sign up for a test time when you
return your application.
Selection Process:
Written test – 50%; Oral Board interview – 50%; Driving Record Check
– Pass/Fail. Post-job offer physical including drug test required.
Note: Persons with disabilities must submit requests for ADA testing
accommodations to the Human Resources Department, in writing, prior
to the testing date.
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to
apply.
