Transportation Equipment Operator

Transportation Equipment Operator

The Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT) is seeking dedicated, career-oriented individuals with strong interpersonal and customer service skills who enjoy interacting with the public, to serve as Transportation Equipment Operators. This position is responsible for the day-to-day operation of a city bus in a safe, efficient, and courteous manner. Work involves safety inspection of bus prior to use, transporting citizens to and from designated bus stops, collection of fares, and daily record keeping. DDOT will assist successful candidates in obtaining their Commercial Driver's License including training and testing.

The Detroit Department of Transportation is the largest public transit provider in Michigan that serves the City of Detroit, surrounding suburbs, and neighboring cities, including Highland Park and Hamtramck. DDOT prides itself on providing reliable, clean, safe, and efficient service to its daily riders.

Examples of Duties :

• Operates motor coaches.
• Opens doors for passengers boarding and exiting vehicles.
• Operates wheelchair lifts.
• Monitors passengers depositing fares and ensures correct amounts are deposited in fare box.
• Issues, receives, and validates transfers.
• Prepares and issues refund slips.
• Announces streets and stop locations.
• Provides information and directions to passengers in a courteous manner.
• Adjusts route and destination signs and route numbers.
• Maintains cleanliness of vehicle.
• Removes snow, ice or slush from steps and platforms.
• Maintains proper lighting, heating, and ventilation in vehicle.
• Reviews bulletin boards at terminal daily for route changes, detours, policy changes and other announcements.
• Prepares and completes trip sheets, accident reports and other forms and submits to appropriate personnel.
• Instructs students on the operation of transportation equipment.
• Ensures vehicle is serviced when driving into service areas.
• Conducts pre- and post-trip coach inspections.
• Transfers coaches to alternative terminals.
• Maintains established route schedule.

Minimum Qualifications :

Evaluation Plan :

Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P : 100%

Domicile Credit : 15 Points

Veteran Points : 0-15 Points

Additional points may be awarded for :

Michigan CDL Requirements :

Employment Benefits :

Have a successful career with the City of Detroit. Always remember that you are a part of a team with a common Vision of delivering excellent service to the citizens of the City of Detroit.

Employer City of Detroit Address Coleman A. Young Municipal Center 2 Woodward Ave ste 316 Detroit, Michigan, 48226