JOB
No person can be employed who has a relative already employed by the City of Kenosha in a position covered by the Civil Service Ordinance or who has a relative in any elected office/position in City of Kenosha government, as defined in Section V of the Civil Service Ordinance. "Relative" includes any member of the immediate household; or anyone whose relationship by blood or marriage is as close or closer than first-cousin, including "step" relationships; or any grandparent or grandchild.
Under general supervision of the Supervisor of Transit Operations, coordinates the activities of City bus drivers/operators and related personnel and equipment in order to maintain an efficient and fully operational municipal bus system. Work is reviewed through observation and written reports for adherence to established policies and procedures.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
- Prepares schedules and dispatches bus drivers/operators on designated routes.
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Maintains log of scheduled runs, number of vehicles, names of drivers and other pertinent information.
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Maintains payroll and fare records.
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Prepares daily mileage, time cards and transfer records and reports.
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Answers route information inquiries. Records movement and location of vehicles and road repair crews to inform the public regarding current schedules and routes.
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Receives and records telephone calls and radio reports regarding municipal bus operations.
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Reports all accidents, tie-ups, delays, fires, equipment breakdowns and other operating or maintenance difficulties.
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Dispatches extra vehicles and emergency crews to scene of accident or breakdown.
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Reports difficulties and dispatches orders to appropriate personnel, divisions or departments to restore service and schedules.
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Assists in the evaluation and design of bus routes and schedules.
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Assists in transit driving duties as needed.
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Performs other related duties as assigned.
NOTE: The duties listed above are intended as illustrations of the various types of work performed by persons in positions covered by this classification specification. This list is not all inclusive. The omission of a particular job duty does not mean that the duty is not one of the essential functions of the position. Management reserves the right to assign employees in this classification to duties not listed above, if the duties are fairly within the scope of responsibilities applicable to the level of work performed by employees in positions covered by this classification specification. This classification specification does not create an employment contract between the City and the employee and is subject to change by the City as the needs of the City and the department change over time. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Applicant's education, training and experience will be analyzed. Written, oral and/or proficiency exams may be required to establish eligibility. A written examination may be given in order to determine if the applicant has the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities. Appointment to the position will be in accordance with City Personnel Policies and Regulations and the Civil Service Rules and Regulations. The City reserves the right to further evaluate only those applicants who best meet the needs of the City.
