Streetcar Operator

Job Description

STREETCAR OPERATOR

SALARY: $19.69 per hour

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must have a high school diploma/equivalent, an Associate Degree preferred and one year experience in a related field. MUST possess a valid AZ driver's license, Class B CDL with passenger designation, ability to pass an AZ DOT physical, successfully complete training programs with post-training qualification period, successful completion of drug and alcohol testing, ability to be re-certified periodically on Standard Operating Procedures as well as through examination on all rules and hands-on proficiency, ability to write clear and concise reports and must be available to work weekends, holidays and evening hours.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: This is a single-level classification. Streetcar Operators operate light rail vehicles safely and in accordance with a designated schedule and observe all laws, regulations, and procedures. The responsibilities include performing the safe on-time operation of the Sun Link Streetcar and providing professional customer service in the transport of the public for the City of Tucson.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Pick up and drop off passengers at designated locations; assist passengers with special needs including offering assistance in boarding or de-boarding disabled passengers; provide information to passengers regarding service area; troubleshoot and operate malfunctioning light rail vehicles; operate track switches and provide hand signals or traffic flagging. Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and evening hours. BENEFITS: Benefits include health care coverage for employees and dependents, personal time off (PTO), life insurance, sick leave, paid holidays, and a 401(k) retirement plan.

TO APPLY: Resumes may be sent to jeannette.haro(at)tucsonaz.gov.

NOTICE: If selected for any position, the company requires a background investigation, a pre-employment DOT physical, and a drug screen. Full job description available upon selection for interview. Sun Link Streetcar is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation EmployerCompany Description

Sun Tran is Tucson's award-winning public transportation system, which is operated by RATP Dev/Tucson Transit Management, LLC (TTM) and under contract with the City of Tucson.

With more than 600 employees, 40 fixed routes and a fleet of 253 buses, Sun Tran's mission is to provide safe, well maintained and cost effective public transportation with a team of innovative and diverse employes, dedicated to our customers, the environment and the community.