Job Description

Description
Job Summary
Under general supervision, at an assigned transportation terminal, on a scheduled shift, assigns Transportation Equipment Operators to runs. Maintains necessary operating records. Supervises other terminal activities and employees.
Examples of Duties
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (may perform other duties as assigned)

• Assigns runs and maintains records at a transportation terminal.
• Prepares daily assignment sheets and posts them on bulletin boards.
• Prepares daily call sheets listing all runs in consecutive order of starting time.
• Posts run numbers and schedule run time to daily work sheets.
• Checks call sheets as employees report for work at station windows.
• Assigns runs of non-reporting regular employees to those on the extra board, assigns regular tripper runs and special runs to extras.
• Checks the appearance of employees reporting for work, and sees that they are in fit condition to handle equipment.
• Answers telephone inquiries from the general public related to schedule and service.
• Maintains a record of schedules, runs, vacations, days off, complaints and other matters.
• Checks the work of the yard workers, cashiers, and other terminal employees.
• Confers with yard workers to see that they have the correct information for dispatching coaches.
• Transmits instructions to other terminal workers.
• Prepares time worked report for payroll purposes.
• In supervisor's absence on the night shift, has charge of all terminal activities.
• Receives lost articles turned in by employees ,and completes proper forms for submission with the article to the Lost and Found Office.
• Requisitions supplies used in the terminal, including, but not limited to stationery, soap, brooms or mops.
• At periodic intervals, officiates while Transportation Equipment Operators choose runs.

Minimum Qualifications
Qualifications(required):

• High School graduation or G.E.D. One year of training in transportation.
• Two 2) years experience in several operating phases of a large urban transportation system.

Supplemental Information
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of terminal activities and transit lines of the Detroit system.
• Knowledge of urban transportation principles and practices.
• Knowledge of Transportation rules and regulations for Transportation Equipment Operators.
• Skill in utilizing clerical aptitude.
• Skill in supervising the work of others.
• Ability to resolve routine station operating problems.
• Ability to deal effectively and tactfully with subordinates, other departmental personnel and the public.
• Ability to pIan and adjust work schedules.

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
The City of Detroit offers a competitive and comprehensive employee benefit package. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. Part of the reason for the low turnover rate is the exceptional benefit package listed below. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:
HEALTH

• Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.
• Dental
• Vision

INSURANCE

• Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.
• Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) - The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.

PAID TIME OFF

• Sick Leave
• Vacation
• Holidays

OTHER LEAVE BENEFITS
The City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave,
RETIREMENT BENEFITS
City Employees Retirement System
As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System. This entitles you to a retirement allowance after:

• Completion of thirty (30) years of service;

- At age sixty (60) if you have at least ten (10) years of service, or
- At age sixty-five (65) with eight (8) years of service. o In the event of disability, other eligibility rules apply);
- An early, actuarially reduced, retirement is offered after you have attained at least twenty-five (25) years of service; o Employees are vested after ten (10) years of service, regardless of age.
ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.
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.

Skills Required