The Riverside Transit Agency is recruiting to fill current openings for our Full Time Coach Operator position. Our Coach Operators operate the Agency's 40' transit bus fleet and provide safe, dependable and courteous public transportation service for the citizens of the RTA Service area. Please be advised that this may involve assignment at either our Riverside or Hemet locations. Applicants must be available to work 7 days per week, including holidays and all shifts.
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JOB SUMMARY
The Riverside Transit Agency is recruiting to fill current openings for ourFull Time Coach Operator position. Our Coach Operators operate the Agency's 40' transit bus fleet and provide safe, dependable and courteous public transportation service for the citizens of the RTA Service area.
Please be advised that this may involve assignment at either our Riverside or Hemet locations. Applicants must be available to work 7 days per week, including holidays and all shifts.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential job duties include but not limited to:
Operate Agency transit and support vehicles in both revenue and non-revenue service;
Maintain an established schedule along a designated route;
Be available to operate Agency buses on pre-assigned shifts;
Be responsible for the safety of passengers;
Collect proper fares according to Agency tariffs;
Give transit information;
Collect patronage and revenue data as assigned;
Prepare report forms;
Report equipment defects or failures;
And other related tasks as assigned.
The position will function under the general supervision of the Director of Operations and/or the Operations Manager and under the direct supervision of the Operations Supervisor(s).
QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES
REQUIREMENTS:
Stable work history
Customer Service experience preferred
Minimum age of 18
Excellent driving record
Minimum 12 months of driving history.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Class B Permit/License with endorsements
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATION At the time of application: A current, valid, and non-restricted Class C Driver's License is required. Additionally, a DMV K4 printout (issued not more than 30 days prior to date of application) must be provided with the application. You must obtain a DRIVER'S RECORD REPORT the DMV kiosk/online history printout process.
Your established driving history must be clear of the following: 1) any suspensions within the past five (5) years; 2) may not have more than three (3) points within the past three (3) years; 3) no two (2) point violations within the past three (3) years. No accidents which the applicant contributed to cause within 3 years from your application date. Have appeared in court as required.
NOTE: In order to be prepared and successful in the recruitment process, interested applicants are urged to visit the California DMV website to obtain study guides and prepare for the Class B permit exams. Please click this link to go to the DMV Study Guide: DMV Study Guide
Prior to appointment to the position: Candidates must provide proof of a Class B Permit with the passenger and air brake endorsements; or a current Class A or B License with the proper endorsements.
Upon appointment to the position: All Coach Operators are required to obtain and maintain a valid Class B Driver's License, with the proper endorsements and current medical certificate.
PLEASE NOTE: The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) wants to inform commercial driver license (CDL) customers about new requirements and updated acceptable documents that becomes effective on May 10, 2017. All new commercial driver license applicants will be required to provide the DMV with proof of California residency as well as proof of U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residency, or legal presence. The new requirements apply to original and renewal CDL applicants, as well as CDL cardholders who request a license upgrade.
A few examples of acceptable legal presence documents include: •A valid, unexpired U.S. passport or passport card •Certified copy of a birth certificate with a State Office of Vital Statistics or equivalent •A valid, unexpired Permanent Resident Card •A valid, unexpired employment authorization document (EAD) •A valid, unexpired foreign passport with an approved I-94 form
A few examples of California residency documents include: •Rental or lease agreement •Mortgage bill •Home utility bills (including cellular phone) •Medical documents •Employment documents
For the full list of documents accepted to verify legal presence and California residency visit, https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv/detail/commercial/newcdlreq
SELECTION PROCEDURES
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
SELECTION PROCEDURES: Applications and driving records will be evaluated and only qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process which includes:
Driving record review (pass/fail).
Final ranking is determined by the oral interview examination (100% weight).
FAILURE TO PROVIDE A CURRENT DRIVERS RECORD REPORT (issued not more than 30 days prior to date of application) will disqualify your application.
FOR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION OR DIRECTIONS ON ATTACHING A DOCUMENT TO YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION CLICK HERE: Application Guide
The selection procedures may change depending on the needs of the Agency; if such changes apply, qualified applicants will be notified prior to the administration of examinations.
The Riverside Transit Agency complies with State and Federal obligations to make reasonable accommodation for applicants and employees with disabilities. The Human Resources Department asks that it be advised of accommodation requests prior to the first test part. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an express or implied contract. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the Riverside Transit Agency requires that all new employees provide documentation to establish both work authorization and identity.
***RTA IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER***
Note to Internal Candidates: The following areas will be reviewed as part of the selection process:
Will be required to pass job related skills test(s).Testing may include, but is not limited to:
Written test(s)
Oral test(s)
Practical test(s)
Past year performance record will be reviewed:
Discipline other than attendance & accidents - only 1 written warning in last year. Excludes accidents and attendance, which are described below.
Must have zero additional disciplinary actions, i.e. no:
Further Written Warnings
Final Warnings
Suspension
Must have no more than 1 Late Arrival within the last 12 months.
Must have no more than 1 Attendance Point in the last year.
Must have zero preventable accidents / max of 1 written warning in the last year.
Performance Appraisal ratings must be at or above "Meets Standards."
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