Physical & Environmental Characteristics:
Required Physical Activities: Climbing stairs, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, repetitive motions.
Physical Characteristics of Work: Work requires exerting 10 pounds of force frequently and may require up to 50 pounds of force occasionally. Requires the use of arm and leg controls.
Vision Requirements: Standard for use with those who operate cars, trucks, and other motor vehicles.
Environmental Conditions: Subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions, noise, vibration, and vehicle exhaust fumes.
Equipment Essential to the Job: Transit bus, two-way radio, fare box, tally counter, intercom, maps, schedules, wheelchair lift and tie downs, transfers and cutter, anti-slip pellets, maintenance card, gate card, fire extinguisher, emergency triangles, ice-scraper, and de-icer spray.
Other Equipment Used on the Job: First-aid kit, anti-odor absorbent pellets.
Residency Requirement:
Within three months of completion of six-month probation period, must reside within an area bordered by the Boone and Story County lines on the north and south, State Highway 65 on the east; and on the west; County Road R27 north of Boone, and the Des Moines River south of Highway 30 to the Boone County line. Communities intersected by the borderline, and Zearing, shall be considered within the area.
Selection Process:
The selection process consists of an evaluation of education, experience and shift availability, a written exam, an interview, and completion of a commercial and motor vehicle record check, FMCSA PSP driver search, and criminal background check, which includes a sex offender registry check. All candidates will be notified by email of their application status.
**Preference may be given to applicants possessing qualifications above the minimum, especially availability with work hours that match business needs.**
NOTE: Applicants with disabilities may submit requests for ADA testing or interview accommodations to the Human Resources Department prior to the test or interview.
The City of Ames is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against. Inquiries can be directed to the Human Resources Department at 515-239-5199.
E-Verify Process:
The City of Ames participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered a position with the City of Ames must complete Section 1 of Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity on their first day of employment. Please be prepared to provide required documents on your first day of employment. For additional information regarding acceptable documents for this purpose, please contact Human Resources at 515-239-5199 or go to the US Citizenship and Immigration Services web page at: http://www.uscis.gov.