Aerial Tram Tender jobs in Alabama

Position Overview

Under direction, drives the Madison County van to provide public transportation for community citizens. This position is strictly part-time with a maximum of 29 hours weekly. Must be willing to work fewer hours per week as needed. No benefits are offered to part-time employees.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

(All duties listed may not be included in any one position, nor does the list include all tasks found in a position of this class.)

• Operates a passenger van safely and efficiently.
• Follows specific regularly scheduled routes and/or responds to requests from dispatch or management for unscheduled pick-ups or drop-offs.
• Assists passengers in boarding and exiting vehicles.
• Loads and unloads packages and other items.
• Transmits and receives over the two-way radio system.
• Coordinates with dispatch in the scheduling of passengers for the van.
• May assist in operations support duties such as handling phone calls and light clerical support as needed to complete scheduling and reporting requirements.
• Monitors traffic and weather conditions and notifies dispatch of potential problems.
• Reports accidents or other safety situations to dispatch.
• Reports malfunctioning items or damage on a vehicle.
• Inspects exterior and interior of the vehicle at beginning of each shift for properly operating headlights, turn signals, brake lights, air conditioning or heating, mirror adjustment; properly inflated tires, windshield wipers, vehicle damage, etc. prior to moving vehicle.
• Responsible for ensuring inside and outside of the vehicle is properly cleaned and fueled on an ongoing basis.
• Keeps interior of vehicle neat and orderly.
• Completes driver sheet to document names and number of persons served.

Education, Experience, and Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Must be a high school graduate or equivalent, with experience in the operation of a van or similar vehicle.

• Knowledge of Madison County and surrounding areas.
• Knowledge of requirements and standards related to the safe and efficient operation of commercial vehicles.
• Skill in the operation of commercial passenger vans.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local traffic laws and regulations governing the operation of a commercial passenger vehicle.
• Ability to perform routine maintenance on small commercial vehicles and to identify vehicle problems and malfunctions.
• Knowledge of basic first-aid and/or CPR techniques.
• Ability to coordinate passenger schedules.
• Ability to interact effectively by telephone and in-person with a wide variety of people and to effectively use maps and follow directions.
• Ability to maintain records.
• Must have the ability to read, write and speak the English language.
• Basic computer knowledge is helpful.

Other Requirements

Physical Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age and have a valid driver's license.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. and the ability to push or pull a minimum of 200 pounds.
• Must be able to see and hear well enough to effectively perform the job.
• Must take and successfully complete a drug screen and physical.

Certifications or Licenses Required

• Must have a valid driver's license and maintain a driving record that is acceptable to the Madison County insurance carrier.

DISCLAIMER: This position is funded by a grant and the Madison County Commission. Funding is appropriated annually. A decrease in future appropriations could affect the viability of this position.