Transit Operator, Full-Time, Transit *Annual Salary: $29,078.40 Grade: 17 (Employees: Refer to Civil Service Rule VI.3.1 and VI.17 for promotional rate) Appointment to a position in the classified service shall be at the minimum of the corresponding pay range unless otherwise approved. *Benefits Offered: 23.09% employer retirement contribution; sick and vacation leave; health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurances offered. Examination is announced to establish an employment list to fill vacancies in the Transit Department and future vacancies as they occur. *Kind of Work The purpose of this classification is to transport passengers of City Transit in a safe, courteous manner over established routes according to a time schedule. Work is performed under the general supervision of a Transit Shift Supervisor or Assistant Transit Manager. *Minimum Qualifications for Admission to Examination:

• High school diploma or GED; previous experience in the operation of large passenger vehicles, transit operations, and/or transportation is preferred; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class B commercial driver's license.
• Will be required to obtain a valid State of Louisiana Class B commercial driver's license at time of appointment and maintain throughout employment.
• Will be required to obtain a passenger endorsement within thirty (30) days of hire.

*Kind of Examination This examination may consist of a written test, a rating of training and experience, a performance test or any combination thereof deemed necessary to adequately screen and rank applicants. Examination notices will be sent out via email with a testing date, time, and location. Applicants must supply complete and accurate information concerning their previous training and experience including a detailed description of their work experience, the names and addresses of all previous employers and the dates of employment. The information is subject to verification. *