- Salary
- $42k – $47k/yr
- Location
- Bakersfield, CA, US
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Sales
- Education
- High School
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
DESCRIPTION:
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS:
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:
CORE COMPETENCIES
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The functions and duties listed below represent the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them if the work is related. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed.
QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES:
Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties and responsibilities of the classification is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities is as follows:
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATES:
REQUISITE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL LEVELS:
REQUISITE ABILITIES:
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL TASKS & ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
THIS POSTING IS OPEN TO DRIVERS WHO POSSESS A CURRENT VALID COMMERCIAL DRIVER’S LICENSE - ACTIVE AND IN GOOD STANDING
DRIVER TRAINEE RATE: $20.00 PER HOUR
POST-TRAINEE RATE: $22.55 (AFTER 30 WORKING DAYS OF TRAINING)
| This position operates a public transit passenger bus in accordance with District schedules and other related programs. Maintains a safe and orderly environment while providing a high level of customer service. This is a Public facing, PUBLIC SERVICE ROLE. |
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS:
| This classification is responsible for ensuring safe and timely transport of passengers. Moderate level of supervision is required. |
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:
| This classification reports to the Operations Supervisor(s), Operations Manager, and to the Director of Operations. This classification does not have any supervisory responsibilities. |
CORE COMPETENCIES
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The functions and duties listed below represent the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them if the work is related. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed.
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Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties and responsibilities of the classification is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities is as follows:
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
| High school diploma or GED equivalent. Minimum of 21 years of age with a minimum of (3) years of holding a valid California Driver’s License. |
LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATES:
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REQUISITE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL LEVELS:
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REQUISITE ABILITIES:
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ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL TASKS & ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
| The physical demands of this position include prolonged sitting, driving, and steering, with occasional standing, walking, bending and stooping. Must be able to lift, push, and pull 40 pounds or over. Sit to operate bus on scheduled routes. Twist upper body to maneuver buses through traffic. Grasp and turn steering wheel to move and turn vehicle. Reach, push, and pull maxi-brake in emergency conditions. Reach, pull, and push head sign to keep passengers notified of bus destination. Twist and pull door handle to open and shut doors for entry and exit. Push and press gearbox to operate the bus. Stand to load and unload passengers. Load wheelchairs for passengers (lift, pull, and push). Kneel to fasten wheelchairs to locks. Walk to inspect inside and outside of vehicle. Crouch/stoop to check tires, oil or air leaks. Visual acuity sufficient to safely operate a commercial motor vehicle. Exposure to extreme cold or extreme heat when driving in winter or summer months. Exposure results when doors open and close to load and unload passengers (District has equipped buses with heaters and air condition units). Working outdoors to operate a transit bus. Exposure to fumes/odors when operating a bus. Risk may involve inhaling diesel fumes (risk is minimal). Exposure to dust when making stops in areas where there are no sidewalks (risk is minimal). Exposure to traffic conditions. Risk involves possible vehicle accidents, road construction work, and continued observance of traffic conditions, bikers, children, etc. Reasonable accommodation for qualified candidates with disabilities will be made on a case by case basis. |
| A background check will be conducted for this classification. The Bus Operator position is designated by the FTA/DOT as a “safety-sensitive” position and each Bus Operator must pass an initial drug and alcohol screen (this includes no evidence of use of recreational cannabis/marijuana). Once hired, Bus Operators will participate in DOT’s Random drug testing program. All Golden Empire Transit District employees are designated "Disaster Service Workers" through state and local laws (CA Government Code Sec. 3100-3109). In the event of a declared emergency or any undeclared emergency or natural disaster that threatens the life, health and/or safety of the public, GET employees may be assigned to assist rescue and relief workers. Such assignments may be in locations, during hours and performing work significantly different from the employees’ normal work assignments and may continue through the recovery phase of the emergency. As Disaster Service Workers, all Golden Empire Transit District employees are expected to remain at work, or to report for work as soon as practicable following a significant emergency or disaster. |
Skills
ComplianceCustomer Service