EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school graduate or equivalent. Must have an adequate general knowledge of the city, all transfer points, landmarks, important office buildings, hospitals, and other popular destinations. Must maintain a clean, well groomed appearance while on duty and possess a pleasant attitude toward the customer, the Authority, and fellow employees. Must be able to speak clearly and distinctly.
INTERVIEW SELECTION PROCESS: The selection process may include one or more components to demonstrate applicants’ knowledge, skills and abilities in job related areas. These may include exercises such as practical demonstrations, written communications, oral interviews and/or competency assessments.
Basic Functions
SUMMARY
Operates assigned vehicles over rail routes of the Authority in accordance with the rules, regulations, and policies consistent with the safety and welfare of the general public; responsible for the safe operation of equipment, maintaining a reasonable schedule, picking up and discharging passengers at rail station platforms. Makes clear and concise public announcements.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Safely operates the MARTA passenger trains to pick up and discharge passengers at rail station platforms. Makes clear and concise transit announcements at each rail station.
2. Performs a complete walk through inspection of train at the end of each scheduled route.
3. Must have a thorough knowledge of the rail equipment operated, its capabilities and limitations, and is responsible for its proper care and treatment at all times.
4. Trouble shoots the train to identify malfunctions and makes temporary adjustment to move equipment through the route or to an out-of-service status.
5. Must be able to manually use rail switches, hand brakes and other rail equipment when automatic switches are inoperable.
6. Must be able to properly evacuate train during emergency situations providing appropriate instructions to patrons on use of emergency equipment such as evacuation ladders.
7. Performs related duties as assigned.
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