Provisional Bus Operator

Use your excellent Customer Service skills and join our team as a Santa Cruz METRO Bus Driver! No bus driving experience is needed. We offer extensive paid training programs so that when you get behind the wheel, you already have the skills and confidence you need to drive our buses!

At METRO, you will enjoy a competitive salary, CALPERS pension, a robust health/dental/vision benefit program, public service loan forgiveness program, 457 plans, career development, free bus passes, and longevity pay.

This recruitment is intended to establish an eligibility list to fill future vacancies for the Bus Operator position with a provisional appointment opportunity.

Provisional appointments are for a defined term longer than six months but not to exceed two years.

Definition:

Under supervision, transports passengers and operates transit buses on a fixed schedule in all phases of transit operations.

Example of Duties and Responsibilities:

Operates transit buses and related equipment including passenger lifts.

Transports passengers.

Collects fare and operate ticket and pass validation equipment.

Performs ridership surveys.

Reports bench, sign and shelter problems.

Operates mobile radio unit.

Coordinates passenger transfers and reports operations delays.

Prepares accident and incident reports and maintains simple records.

Make recommendations for safety and route improvements.

Complies with District safe driving program.

May perform office, dispatch and revenue collection duties and may utilize District

computer hardware and software when assigned.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Employment Standards:

Knowledge of:

Safe driving practices.

Basic skills in time calculation and map reading.

Ability to:

Safely operate all District buses.

Perform simple math calculations.

Deal courteously and effectively with the public.

Understand the problems of the elderly and handicapped and deal with them in a tactful manner.

Handle difficult and emergency situations calmly.

Read English and speak and write English clearly.

Operate mobile radio unit.

Willingness and ability to work unusual hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Special Requirements

Possession of a current motor vehicle license and the ability to obtain a California Class B driver's permit prior to appointment.

Driving record at date of hire must be consistent with SCMTD's standards for this position.

Good attendance record in previous employment.

Safe driving record.

Must pass requisite background check.

APPLICANT PROCESS:  Applicants must complete and submit an official Santa Cruz METRO on-line application and any other required documents specified on the job announcement from our website, https://scmtd.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/METROCareers . A separate application must be filled for each open position.  Resumes will be accepted and are recommended, but may not be substituted for the required application.  The standards and minimum requirements as stated on the front of this job announcement represent only the minimum required to file an application.  Meeting the listed standards does not guarantee that a candidate will be invited for an examination or interview as the Human Resources Department reserves the right to limit the number of candidates to the most qualified for the position as determined by the Santa Cruz METRO staff.  Certification of candidates from the Eligible List to the hiring department may be made each time there is a vacancy.  Santa Cruz METRO is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.   Santa Cruz METRO will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities.  Please advise Human Resources in advance of any special needs by calling 831-420-2542.

Starting Salary: $25.81 per hour (Step 2)

For a complete job description and more information on the Santa Cruz METRO, please click the link: https://scmtd.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/METROCareers