Transit Operator, Full-Time, Transit

Salary: $29,078.40 Grade: 17 (Employee: 7% on your current salary, whichever is greater; or 10.5% on your current salary, whichever is greater, if position is 3 grades or higher than current position) Appointment to a position in the classified service shall be at the minimum of the corresponding pay range unless otherwise approved.

Examination is announced to establish an employment list to fill vacancies in the Transit Department and future vacancies as they occur to 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.

Minimum Applicant Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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.

Kind of Examination

This examination may consist of a written test, a rating of training and experience, a performance test or any combination thereof deemed necessary to adequately screen and rank applicants.  Examination notices will be sent out via email with a testing date, time, and location.  Applicants must supply complete and accurate information concerning their previous training and experience including a detailed description of their work experience, the names and addresses of all previous employers and the dates of employment.  The information is subject to verification. 

Must include copies of driver’s license, diploma, GED, DD214, degree, etc. with application.

Accepting applications: Until filled

APPLY ONLINE AT WWW.GOVERNMENTJOBS.COM/CAREERS/ALEXANDRIALA

Civil Service Department Ph. (318)449-5030, Fax (318)449-5232 Email: civilservice@cityofalex.com

The City of Alexandria is an Equal Opportunity Employer.