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Transit Operator
Summary
Title:Transit Operator
ID:2023-0337
Location:Kansas City, KS
Department:Operations
Description

Company Description  

TMDA is positively renowned as a Talent Solutions and Human Resources Advisory organization. We provide a consultative approach in partnering with our clients and members of their team. Our HR Solutions group serve as an extension of the clients; thereby providing compliant growth at a scalable and sustainable rate. 

Firm Principles

Our Mission:
Our mission is to connect quality talent with projects they are passionate about, while helping our clients achieve mission critical deliverables to support their organizational goals.
Our Vision: Our vision is to become the most trusted Human Resources Consulting Company by providing exceptional advisory services to both our clients and our candidates through maintaining the highest standards in the process.
Our Values: TMDA follows these core values, not just within our organization, but also with our clients and employees placed with them; Accountability, Empowerment, Inclusion, Originality & Ubiquity. TMDA operates with integrity and transparency.

Most Direct Client Benefits:

  • Pay Transparency State Ranges Depending on Location
    • California | Colorado | Connecticut | Maryland | Nevada | New York | Rhode Island | Washington
  • Paid Time Off
  • Matching 401K
  • Paid Federal Holidays
  • HSA, FSA, Disability, and Life Insurance
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Salary Range: $20.07/hr. - $23.07/hr.

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for transporting passengers in a number of transit programs including designated fixed routes, paratransit trips for persons with disabilities, senior group outings, aging services including Meals on Wheels, nutrition sites, senior medical trips, senior grocery shopping.
  • Driving of a Client's vehicle in a safe manner.
  • The proper transporting of passengers, including those requiring lift equipment or having special needs.
  • Picking up and delivering meals.
  • Keeping detailed records, including number of passengers, mileage, gasoline data, incident reports and meal counts.
  • Performing radio communications.
  • Noting maintenance issues, fueling vehicles, vehicle inspections and cleaning vehicles.
  • Provides transit services along designated fixed routes connecting to other buses in a timely manner.
  • Provides direct transit services in a demand response program for persons with disabilities.
  • Provides transit for senior group outings to various locations.
  • Assists passengers with disabilities by using the lift equipment and properly securing wheelchairs to the vehicle apparatus (this includes all programs).
  • Collect the required fare (in the fare box), issue transfers when required, and provide information to passengers on schedules.
  • Writing reports.
  • Reporting mileage
  • Performing radio communications.
  • Fueling Client's vehicles
  • Tracking meal delivery reports.
  • Prepare daily vehicle inspection reports.
  • Notating maintenance issues following vehicle inspections before and after shift.
  • Pick up meal containers for hot or cold meals (a week’s supply per client) from the service provider and deliver them to individual client residences using a Client's vehicle.
  • Driving throughout the county along a predetermined route in a timely manner.
  • Maintaining food temperatures and keeping records of deliveries.
  • Transport seniors to and from nutrition sites for meals.
  • Lift equipment is used when necessary.
  • Pick up clients for senior medical trips and senior grocery shopping and safely transport them to destinations throughout the county.
  • Assisting them in and out of the Client's vehicle.
  • Assist with the handling of grocers.
  • Lift equipment is used when necessary.
  • Work different shifts and overtime, including holidays and/or weekends.

Qualifications:  

  • May either possess a valid Kansas Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) license or permit, with passenger endorsement and DOT Certification preferred; or the ability to obtain a Class C or higher CDL License and passenger endorsement within 6 months of hire; must be 21 years of age and good driving record for the past three (3) years.
  • Must possess proof of current liability insurance in at least the minimum amount required by Kansas law.
  • This position typically requires driving, sitting, bending, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motion and may require long periods of sitting while driving.
  • May require walking and standing for long periods of time.
  • May require very heavy work, exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
  • Ability to pass a physical agility test, motor vehicle records search, criminal background check and drug screening (All test conducted and paid for by the Client as part of the application process).
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future. 

Education: 

  • High School Diploma or GED required.

State Specific Notices

Massachusetts Applicants: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liabilities. 

Maryland Applicants: Under Maryland law, an employer may not require or demand, as a condition of employment, prospective employment, or continued employment, that an individual submit to or take a polygraph examination or similar test. An employer who violates this law is guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to a fine not exceeding $100. 

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Note: An offer of employment is conditioned upon complying with Company's requirements including, but not limited to, signing a consent to conduct a background investigation.

I agree, and it is my intent, to sign this employment application by electronically submitting this document to the company. I understand that my signing and submitting this document in this fashion is the legal equivalent of having placed my handwritten signature on the submitted document.

Additional Information 

TMDA is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. If you would like to request reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a diverse ability, please call 757-263-0440 or email operations@tmcompanies.us for other accommodation options. 

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