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Motor Coach Operator Trainee
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Motor Coach Operator
Join Big Blue Bus - We are looking for customer service and safety-minded Motor Coach Operators to join our growing team. Looking to steer your career in a new direction? Driving for Big Blue Bus can be a long-lasting career with company-covered benefits and training opportunities. Every day, Big Blue Bus connects thousands of people to new opportunities that await them. As a Motor Coach Operator, you will have a unique opportunity to enrich the lives of our customers, by ensuring they arrive safely and on time to their destinations. Further, you'll meet new people, be an ambassador for the City of Santa Monica, and experience growth opportunities at every stop! If you enjoy driving, seek real opportunities for career advancement, and are passionate about making a difference in the community, then we invite you to drive Blue. A Motor Coach Operator operates a motor coach (bus) on an assigned route and schedule. In order to become a Motor Coach Operator, successful candidates must complete an eight-week formal training program as a Motor Coach Operator Trainee after which they are eligible to be promoted from a part-time Motor Coach Operator to a Motor Coach Operator. The training program is administered by the Santa Monica Department of Transportation. During the 8-weeks of training, the hourly rate is $22.50. Upon successful completion of the training program, the candidate will advance to the classification of part-time Motor Coach Operator at salary Step 1 ($26.78) and will serve a one-year probationary period. Participates in a formal training program to learn techniques and safety procedures for operating a motor coach. Learns and observes traffic laws, vehicle code regulations, and appropriate safety rules and regulations. Learns pre-operation vehicle preparation and inspection procedures. Learns and practices defensive driving techniques. Follows department standards and procedures for maintaining motor coach appearance and cleanliness while in service. Operates wheelchair lift and bike rack equipment. Provides directions and information to the public concerning routes, schedules, and transfers. Makes stops announcements. Assists passengers, when needed. Prepares various reports, including detailed accident reports, daily operation reports, forms for lost articles, and witness/courtesy cards. Performs various duties related to fare collection, tariff acceptance, fare box reading and recording, and transfer issuance and receipt. Performs other duties, as assigned. Knowledge of effective customer service techniques, basic mathematics, driver and vehicle safety rules and regulations. Ability to learn to operate a motor coach safely and properly, respond to inquiries from the public in a courteous and tactful manner, deal effectively with the public, work with others in a cooperative, patient, and professional manner, follow written and oral instructions, perform simple mathematical computations, prepare simple reports, read maps, conduct safety checks, communicate on a two-way radio. Skill in reading, writing and communicating in English at an appropriate level, driving a passenger vehicle. Graduation from high school or the equivalent. Minimum 21 years of age at time of application. One year of recent, paid customer service work experience assisting and providing information to the public. Possession of a valid California Class C driver license with a minimum of two (2) years of continuous safe driving. If hired, and prior to the first day of training, must possess a California Class A or B commercial driver permit with appropriate medical certification, passenger endorsement, and with no restrictions for weight, number of passengers or air brakes. Must also be able to obtain a Verification of Transit Training Document at the conclusion of training. In order to qualify for the position of Motor Coach Operator Trainee and to complete probation as a Motor Coach Operator, you must not have any of the following convictions, violations, and/or causes: (1) Within the preceding 12 months from the date of application, been involved as a driver in three or more accidents in which the driver caused or contributed to the accidents. (2) Within the preceding three years from the date of application, had committed any violation that resulted in a conviction with a DMV 2 Point count or more. (3) Within the preceding three years from the date of application, had committed three or more DMV 1 Point count violations. (4) Within the preceding three years from the date of application, had driving privileges revoked, suspended, or placed on probation. Work is performed sometimes indoors but regularly outside in seasonal climate and weather conditions. Work may require exposure to odors, fumes, oil and fuel. Drives for prolonged periods of time with no rest period. Heavy city traffic conditions are encountered on a daily basis. Follows a schedule to leave and pick up passengers. Noise from traffic and a two-way radio, slippery surfaces and dust are conditions often encountered. Position requires availability to work variable shifts, weekends, evenings, holidays, on-call and overtime. Physical demands include driving, walking, constant arm and leg movements, and sitting for long periods of time. Stooping, bending and lifting up to 30 lbs may be required. This is a safety sensitive position subject to drug and alcohol testing according to City policy and Federal Transit Administration regulations. All applicants must submit an online City application and required supplemental questions to be considered for this position. Please note, applications may be rejected if incomplete. Resumes, CVs and cover letters are not reviewed as part of the application screening process and should not be submitted. To receive consideration, you must submit a current copy of your K-4 or online driving record print-out from the Department of Motor Vehicles with your application. It must be a K-4 or online driving record print out obtained from the DMV office or website. Printouts from other agencies such as AAA will not be accepted. "Current" is defined as being issued within 30 days of the date of your application submittal. All materials must be received in the Human Resources Department. Failure to do so will result in your application being disqualified. The DMV online driving record can be obtained by clicking the website below: https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/customer-service/request-vehicle-or-driver-records/online-driver-record-request/ PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU SUBMITTED AN ONLINE DRIVING RECORD AND YOU ARE INVITED TO THE DEPARTMENT INTERVIEW, YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN AND PRESENT A K4 PRINTOUT FROM THE DMV AT THE TIME OF YOUR INTERVIEW. FURTHER MATERIALS/DOCUMENTS MAY BE REQUIRED THROUGHOUT THE PROCESS. Veterans' Preference points shall be applied to this entry level civil service position in accordance with the City of Santa Monica Human Resources Department guidelines. To be considered for Veterans' Preference points, you must submit a copy of your discharge papers (DD214) at the time of application. All applicants will be reviewed and only those determined to meet Minimum Qualifications, as submitted, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Candidates who have successfully completed all prior phases of the selection process will be subject to a thorough background investigation. Salary range composed of 6 stepsStep 1 through Step 6. Each step represents an increase of approximately 5%. Choice of Kaiser plan, two HMO plans, PPO plan, and High Deductible Plan. City pays 92% of medical insurance premium for employee and eligible dependents. Employee contributes 8% toward premium. Part-time employees will have the option of electing from one of the City-provided HMO medical insurance "employee-only" plans. The enrollment of dependents or in the PPO plans will increase the cost-share. Employees who elect to waive medical coverage due to other group coverage are entitled to a bi-weekly taxable payment of $69.23 ($1800 annually). An HMO and PPO plan are available. Premiums fully paid by the city for employee and eligible dependents. One plan available. Premiums fully paid by the city for employee and eligible dependents. Premiums fully paid by the city for employee and household members. 12 days (96 hours) per year, increases with each 5 years of services, maximum of 21 days per year. Up to 40 hours of vacation leave accrued can be cashed out at the end of the fiscal year. One sick leave day per month (96 hours per year). Sick leave accrued but not used can be cashed out at the end of the fiscal year based on the formula outlined in the SMART-TD MOU. 8 holidays per year plus two floating holidays. City-paid term life insurance coverage of $10,000 with the option to enroll in additional employee paid life insurance for employee and eligible dependents. Premiums fully paid by the City. Retirement formula and employee contributions are based on appointment date and membership status with CalPERS. City employees are vested after 5 years and do not participate in Social Security. A 457b plan is available for voluntary participation. The City contributes $30/bi-weekly ($780 annually) to the 457(b) plan. Effective July 1, 2022, the City contributes $32.50/bi-weekly ($845 annually) to the 457(b) plan. The City makes a contribution of $176.56 into a retiree medical trust to allow eligible separated employees to reimburse healthcare premiums. Each Motor Coach Operator with 10 or more years of service with the City and who has 50 days of unused sick leave, can convert unused sick leave into dollars to purchase medical insurance coverage for the
Join Big Blue Bus - We are looking for customer service and safety-minded Motor Coach Operators to join our growing team. Looking to steer your career in a new direction? Driving for Big Blue Bus can be a long-lasting career with company-covered benefits and training opportunities. Every day, Big Blue Bus connects thousands of people to new opportunities that await them. As a Motor Coach Operator, you will have a unique opportunity to enrich the lives of our customers, by ensuring they arrive safely and on time to their destinations. Further, you'll meet new people, be an ambassador for the City of Santa Monica, and experience growth opportunities at every stop! If you enjoy driving, seek real opportunities for career advancement, and are passionate about making a difference in the community, then we invite you to drive Blue. A Motor Coach Operator operates a motor coach (bus) on an assigned route and schedule. In order to become a Motor Coach Operator, successful candidates must complete an eight-week formal training program as a Motor Coach Operator Trainee after which they are eligible to be promoted from a part-time Motor Coach Operator to a Motor Coach Operator. The training program is administered by the Santa Monica Department of Transportation. During the 8-weeks of training, the hourly rate is $22.50. Upon successful completion of the training program, the candidate will advance to the classification of part-time Motor Coach Operator at salary Step 1 ($26.78) and will serve a one-year probationary period. Participates in a formal training program to learn techniques and safety procedures for operating a motor coach. Learns and observes traffic laws, vehicle code regulations, and appropriate safety rules and regulations. Learns pre-operation vehicle preparation and inspection procedures. Learns and practices defensive driving techniques. Follows department standards and procedures for maintaining motor coach appearance and cleanliness while in service. Operates wheelchair lift and bike rack equipment. Provides directions and information to the public concerning routes, schedules, and transfers. Makes stops announcements. Assists passengers, when needed. Prepares various reports, including detailed accident reports, daily operation reports, forms for lost articles, and witness/courtesy cards. Performs various duties related to fare collection, tariff acceptance, fare box reading and recording, and transfer issuance and receipt. Performs other duties, as assigned. Knowledge of effective customer service techniques, basic mathematics, driver and vehicle safety rules and regulations. Ability to learn to operate a motor coach safely and properly, respond to inquiries from the public in a courteous and tactful manner, deal effectively with the public, work with others in a cooperative, patient, and professional manner, follow written and oral instructions, perform simple mathematical computations, prepare simple reports, read maps, conduct safety checks, communicate on a two-way radio. Skill in reading, writing and communicating in English at an appropriate level, driving a passenger vehicle. Graduation from high school or the equivalent. Minimum 21 years of age at time of application. One year of recent, paid customer service work experience assisting and providing information to the public. Possession of a valid California Class C driver license with a minimum of two (2) years of continuous safe driving. If hired, and prior to the first day of training, must possess a California Class A or B commercial driver permit with appropriate medical certification, passenger endorsement, and with no restrictions for weight, number of passengers or air brakes. Must also be able to obtain a Verification of Transit Training Document at the conclusion of training. In order to qualify for the position of Motor Coach Operator Trainee and to complete probation as a Motor Coach Operator, you must not have any of the following convictions, violations, and/or causes: (1) Within the preceding 12 months from the date of application, been involved as a driver in three or more accidents in which the driver caused or contributed to the accidents. (2) Within the preceding three years from the date of application, had committed any violation that resulted in a conviction with a DMV 2 Point count or more. (3) Within the preceding three years from the date of application, had committed three or more DMV 1 Point count violations. (4) Within the preceding three years from the date of application, had driving privileges revoked, suspended, or placed on probation. Work is performed sometimes indoors but regularly outside in seasonal climate and weather conditions. Work may require exposure to odors, fumes, oil and fuel. Drives for prolonged periods of time with no rest period. Heavy city traffic conditions are encountered on a daily basis. Follows a schedule to leave and pick up passengers. Noise from traffic and a two-way radio, slippery surfaces and dust are conditions often encountered. Position requires availability to work variable shifts, weekends, evenings, holidays, on-call and overtime. Physical demands include driving, walking, constant arm and leg movements, and sitting for long periods of time. Stooping, bending and lifting up to 30 lbs may be required. This is a safety sensitive position subject to drug and alcohol testing according to City policy and Federal Transit Administration regulations. All applicants must submit an online City application and required supplemental questions to be considered for this position. Please note, applications may be rejected if incomplete. Resumes, CVs and cover letters are not reviewed as part of the application screening process and should not be submitted. To receive consideration, you must submit a current copy of your K-4 or online driving record print-out from the Department of Motor Vehicles with your application. It must be a K-4 or online driving record print out obtained from the DMV office or website. Printouts from other agencies such as AAA will not be accepted. "Current" is defined as being issued within 30 days of the date of your application submittal. All materials must be received in the Human Resources Department. Failure to do so will result in your application being disqualified. The DMV online driving record can be obtained by clicking the website below: https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/customer-service/request-vehicle-or-driver-records/online-driver-record-request/ PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU SUBMITTED AN ONLINE DRIVING RECORD AND YOU ARE INVITED TO THE DEPARTMENT INTERVIEW, YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN AND PRESENT A K4 PRINTOUT FROM THE DMV AT THE TIME OF YOUR INTERVIEW. FURTHER MATERIALS/DOCUMENTS MAY BE REQUIRED THROUGHOUT THE PROCESS. Veterans' Preference points shall be applied to this entry level civil service position in accordance with the City of Santa Monica Human Resources Department guidelines. To be considered for Veterans' Preference points, you must submit a copy of your discharge papers (DD214) at the time of application. All applicants will be reviewed and only those determined to meet Minimum Qualifications, as submitted, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Candidates who have successfully completed all prior phases of the selection process will be subject to a thorough background investigation. Salary range composed of 6 stepsStep 1 through Step 6. Each step represents an increase of approximately 5%. Choice of Kaiser plan, two HMO plans, PPO plan, and High Deductible Plan. City pays 92% of medical insurance premium for employee and eligible dependents. Employee contributes 8% toward premium. Part-time employees will have the option of electing from one of the City-provided HMO medical insurance "employee-only" plans. The enrollment of dependents or in the PPO plans will increase the cost-share. Employees who elect to waive medical coverage due to other group coverage are entitled to a bi-weekly taxable payment of $69.23 ($1800 annually). An HMO and PPO plan are available. Premiums fully paid by the city for employee and eligible dependents. One plan available. Premiums fully paid by the city for employee and eligible dependents. Premiums fully paid by the city for employee and household members. 12 days (96 hours) per year, increases with each 5 years of services, maximum of 21 days per year. Up to 40 hours of vacation leave accrued can be cashed out at the end of the fiscal year. One sick leave day per month (96 hours per year). Sick leave accrued but not used can be cashed out at the end of the fiscal year based on the formula outlined in the SMART-TD MOU. 8 holidays per year plus two floating holidays. City-paid term life insurance coverage of $10,000 with the option to enroll in additional employee paid life insurance for employee and eligible dependents. Premiums fully paid by the City. Retirement formula and employee contributions are based on appointment date and membership status with CalPERS. City employees are vested after 5 years and do not participate in Social Security. A 457b plan is available for voluntary participation. The City contributes $30/bi-weekly ($780 annually) to the 457(b) plan. Effective July 1, 2022, the City contributes $32.50/bi-weekly ($845 annually) to the 457(b) plan. The City makes a contribution of $176.56 into a retiree medical trust to allow eligible separated employees to reimburse healthcare premiums. Each Motor Coach Operator with 10 or more years of service with the City and who has 50 days of unused sick leave, can convert unused sick leave into dollars to purchase medical insurance coverage for the