MOBILITY OPERATOR

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or equivalent. Two years of driving experience required, with at least six months experience driving vans, or larger vehicles, in heavy traffic, preferred. Knowledge of the Mobility requirements defined in the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) preferred.

INTERVIEW SELECTION PROCESS: The selection process may include one or more components to demonstrate applicants’ knowledge, skills, and abilities in job related areas. These may include exercises such as practical demonstrations, written communications, oral interviews and/or competency assessments.

SUMMARY: Drives assigned, specially equipped, Mobility vans and vehicles over routes that may vary daily in order to most effectively serve the transportation needs of Authority's Mobility patrons. Provides curb to curb transportation in a courteous and efficient manner. Operates vehicles and performs all duties in accordance with the rules, regulations. and policies and consistent with the safety and welfare of the general public. Responsible for safe operations of mobility lifts and equipment and for maintaining a reasonable schedule. Locates customer addresses through use of maps, directions and aids. Picks up passengers at designated locations, discharges passengers at destination, collects fares, issues transfers and provides assistance in loading and securing passengers when necessary.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

1. Provides courteous, considerate, dependable and compassionate service to those disabled patrons eligible for the Authority's Mobility service. Promotes goodwill for the Authority through efficient courteous service.

2. Maintains a good general knowledge of the city, landmarks, medical and health care facilities, important office buildings and other commonly traveled destinations.

3. Maintains a clean, well groomed appearance while on duty and exhibits a pleasant attitude toward the customer, the Authority, and fellow employees. Must wear and maintain the prescribed MARTA Mobility Operators uniform.

4. Must be knowledgeable of and strictly obey the Mobility Operator's Manual of Instructions, Operating Rules and Discipline Codes.

5. Assists those Mobility passengers requiring physical assistance to enter and exit the vehicles

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must hold a minimum of a valid class "C" State of Georgia driver’s license

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• A maximum of one (1) moving violation with a maximum of three (3) points on Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) within a 24-month period.
• No DUI violations within the last 5 years.
• Dependable transportation to report to work.
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must have a favorable job history and satisfactory references
• Employees must have the ability to arrive at work on time to permit maintenance of schedules
• Must possess the ability to read map coordinates for pick-ups; given by dispatch (Aero Atlas

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERATING VEHICLES

All classifications of employees at MARTA wherein an essential function of the job requires the employee to hold a commercial driver's license, operate a MARTA rail vehicle, or operate any other MARTA vehicle deemed by MARTA as to require these physical qualifications, will require the employee to be certified as meeting the physical certification requirements of the U.S. Department of Transportation physical qualifications for drivers found in 49 C.F.R. Section 391.41, as also adopted by the Georgia Public Service Commission in its Transportation Rule 1-14-1-01. Procedures for waiver of medical requirements and resolution of conflicts of medical evaluation should proceed as provided for under Subpart E of 49 C.F.R. Part 391-1.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you have a right to request that MARTA make reasonable accommodations in order to help you accomplish your work, which must still be performed in all its essential functions.

MARTA is a Drug Free Workplace. Participation in MARTA's Drug & Alcohol Program is a condition of employment. Failure to adhere to MARTA's Drug & Alcohol Program will result in termination. Every MARTA employee is responsible for reading and observing the requirements of the Drug & Alcohol policy. This position has been identified as SAFETY SENSITIVE.

MARTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Classification - Represented

Pay Rate: - $19.70