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This role involves conducting pre-trip inspections, operating TARTA vehicles, assisting passengers with special needs, and adhering strictly to safety regulations.\nOne Team! One TARTA! The role of the Paratransit Operator will focus on supporting Paratransit within a new TARTA. In 2026, TARTA adopted a new Strategic Plan 2026 - 2031, as well as new Mission and Vision statements to better capture the transformational journey underway. The Strategic Plan focuses on the customer experience, financial stewardship, operational excellence, and growth. This transformation is powered by a dedicated team of professionals in each department from the leadership team to every front-line (and behind the scenes) team member.\nDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\nConduct daily pre-trip inspections and accurately complete inspection forms.\nOperate TARTA vehicles safely to transport passengers along designated routes.\nMaintain order and enforce safety rules throughout the duration of trips.\nAdhere strictly to appropriate route schedules.\nAid passengers with mobility devices, including securing seat belts, hook-ups, and harnesses.\nRecord daily rider attendance for reporting purposes.\nEnsure compliance with traffic regulations, as well as TARTA policies and procedures.\nSecurely fasten seat belts, hook-ups, and harnesses on mobility devices.\nReport any maintenance issues promptly and ensure the cleanliness of the vehicle interior.\nReport accidents and incidents as required.\nReport any traffic violations involving personal and TARTA vehicles.\nAttend driver meetings and relevant training workshops.\nUndertake any other related duties as directed.\nEssential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities\nProficiency in operating agency vehicles.\nExcellent communication skills and attentive listening abilities.\nThorough understanding of laws and regulations governing vehicle operation.\nCapacity to follow oral and written instructions effectively.\nSound judgment, particularly in emergency situations.\nStrong interpersonal skills and ability to foster positive relationships.\nCommitment to maintaining confidentiality protocols.\nPhysical capability to lift, lower, and maneuver items weighing up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.\nMinimum Qualifications\nA combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.\nValid vehicle operator’s license with fewer than 6 points on current Driver's Abstract.\nCompletion of required driver training and refresher courses.\nEducation and Experience\nHigh school diploma or G.E.D.\nThree (3) consecutive years of licensed driving experience.\nPre-Employment Requirements:\nTARTA is a drug-free workplace. All applicants are required to complete a drug test, which includes testing for marijuana. The use of marijuana-whether for recreational or medical purposes-is prohibited for all positions. Applicants who test positive or refuse to test will not be eligible for hire.\nSpecial Conditions\nThe physical demands described are representative of those that must be satisfied by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. TARTA provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The job entails exposure to medical and behavioral risks that are inherent in transporting passengers. Additionally, work conditions may involve exposure to inclement weather and potentially hazardous street conditions.\nWorking Conditions\nThe work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job including close exposure to computer monitors and video screens. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The working conditions for someone operating a TARTA Move vehicle involve spending extended periods driving, often in varying weather conditions and potentially encountering hazardous road conditions. This role may also entail exposure to medical and behavioral risks inherent in transporting passengers, along with the responsibility of ensuring their safety throughout the journey. Additionally, operators must be prepared to handle emergencies and adhere to strict safety protocols while maintaining a friendly and professional demeanor with passengers.\nPhysical Effort Required\nThe TARTA Move Operator position requires occasional sitting and driving (0.25 to 2.5 hours each), continuous walking, and lifting/carrying up to 30 pounds (5.5 to 8 hours). Frequent lifting/carrying of 10 to 30 pounds (2.5 to 5.5 hours), reaching, bending/stooping, and pushing/pulling (2.5 to 5.5 hours) are also required. 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