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Bus Driver Trainee
Under the supervision of the Transportation and Parking Services (TAPS) Transit Operations Manager and Assistant Transit Managers, the trainee will prepare to obtain the CA Class B Commercial License with Passenger Endorsement and air brake certification to operate a variety of passenger vehicles in support of the campus transportation services. Upon successful completion of obtaining the Class B Commercial Driver's License with passenger endorsement and airbrake certification, Trainees will be eligible to apply for vacant Senior Auto Equipment Operator positions. As a condition of continuing employment, the Auto Equipment Operator must take and pass all required DMV testing for Class B licensing. In addition to training, this position operates vans to safely transport and provide excellent customer service to campus affiliates, staff, faculty, and students who are required to travel on campus and between campus sites to fulfill their work and school-related obligations. Budgeted Salary: $25/hour. Core benefits Part-time, Fixed Percentage of Time: 80%, 32 Hours per Week Days of the Week: Mon-Sun, TBD Shift Includes: Day, Evening, Night, Weekend Employee Classification: Limited appointment Job End Date: 6 months from the date of hire Work Location: UC Santa Cruz Main Campus Union Representation: SX, Service Unit Job Code Classification: AUTO EQUIP OPR (008487) Travel: Never or Rarely The trainee will: Obtain CA Class B License with passenger endorsement Practice driving the type of Class B vehicles on campus in preparation for the road test Pass the air brakes test Operate vehicles in a safe manner, observing traffic regulations and maintaining assigned routes, headways and schedules while making passenger pick ups and drop offs at designated locations on campus. Maintain time points for all routes and schedules, running on time, traffic conditions permitting. Maintain accurate driver logs, passenger counts, ride schedule and other records, as assigned and as required for compliance with all UC, State, & Federal Agencies. Communicate via two-way radio system following the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and regulations governing radio frequency use. Operate hydraulic wheelchair lifts, ramps and securing systems on applicable shuttle buses and vans. Maintain a cooperative working relationship by exercising diplomacy, remaining calm under stressful situations. Interact in a professional and courteous manner with the campus community and the public. Comply with the Department of Transportation (DOT) Title VI regulation, 49 CFR Part 21.9, and including Federal Transportation Administration (FTA) Circular 4702.1A regarding nondiscrimination as required. Required Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalent Knowledge of driving laws as specified in the California Vehicle Code. Ability to maintain accurate, legible logs and records. Ability to strictly adhere to all posted speed limits, traffic laws, safety requirements and University parking requirements. Ability to learn and understand the campus routes and bus stop locations. Ability to use mapping tools such as Google Maps, Apple Maps, and various transportation and dispatch applications and softwares. Ability to interact in a professional, friendly, courteous manner with the public, interacting with persons of various backgrounds, including persons with disabilities, with different personalities under diverse situations. Ability to work independently and following through on assignments with minimal direction. Ability to prioritize assignments and organize work flows to meet deadlines, working with changes in workloads, assignments, customer service needs and interruptions, remaining calm under stressful situations. Ability to work near and around support and service animals in accordance with the UC Santa Cruz Service/Support Animal Policy. Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential materials in relation to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPPA). Ability to speak in a clear concise manner sufficient to obtain needed information, explain policies and procedures, and provide instructions and directions to passengers politely, clearly and effectively. Ability to read, write, follow oral or written instructions and perform basic mathematical calculations. Ability to adhere to posted routes and schedules within designated time standards for each route. Preferred Qualifications: Professional driving experience. General knowledge of State, Federal and University policies and procedures pertaining to vehicle codes, accessibility requirements and vehicle safety. General knowledge of transit policies and procedures pertaining to the institution of higher education. Knowledge of Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations on communication by two-way radio. Knowledge of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPPA) standards. Special Conditions of Employment: Selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check. Selected candidate must pass the employment misconduct disclosure process. Must possess a valid license to drive in the state of California and participate in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) pull notice program. Must possess, or obtain within 6 months of hire, a valid California Class B license to drive and participate in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) pull notice program. Must pass a vision exam provided by the CA DMV; vision must be at least 20/40 in each eye in order to qualify for a California B Commercial Driver's License. Selected candidates must pass the written test for the CA Class B Commercial skills test within three (3) attempts. If you fail the same test three (3) times, your application is no longer valid with the DMV and you will be released from employment. Selected candidate(s) must possess a current DMV Medical Certificate and re-certify every 2 years which requires an approved medical certification to drive in the United States and in the State of California. In accordance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations, pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test and conform and pass the on-going drug and alcohol testing requirements. The selected candidate will be required to work all scheduled hours on-site. Ability to work a variable schedule including evenings and weekends. The University of California has implemented a vaccination policy covering all employees. Per the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA), this position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter. Misconduct Disclosure Requirement As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct. Safety Statement All UCSC employees must understand and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, proactively promote safety at work, and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status or other protected categories covered by the Anti-Discrimination policy.
Under the supervision of the Transportation and Parking Services (TAPS) Transit Operations Manager and Assistant Transit Managers, the trainee will prepare to obtain the CA Class B Commercial License with Passenger Endorsement and air brake certification to operate a variety of passenger vehicles in support of the campus transportation services. Upon successful completion of obtaining the Class B Commercial Driver's License with passenger endorsement and airbrake certification, Trainees will be eligible to apply for vacant Senior Auto Equipment Operator positions. As a condition of continuing employment, the Auto Equipment Operator must take and pass all required DMV testing for Class B licensing. In addition to training, this position operates vans to safely transport and provide excellent customer service to campus affiliates, staff, faculty, and students who are required to travel on campus and between campus sites to fulfill their work and school-related obligations. Budgeted Salary: $25/hour. Core benefits Part-time, Fixed Percentage of Time: 80%, 32 Hours per Week Days of the Week: Mon-Sun, TBD Shift Includes: Day, Evening, Night, Weekend Employee Classification: Limited appointment Job End Date: 6 months from the date of hire Work Location: UC Santa Cruz Main Campus Union Representation: SX, Service Unit Job Code Classification: AUTO EQUIP OPR (008487) Travel: Never or Rarely The trainee will: Obtain CA Class B License with passenger endorsement Practice driving the type of Class B vehicles on campus in preparation for the road test Pass the air brakes test Operate vehicles in a safe manner, observing traffic regulations and maintaining assigned routes, headways and schedules while making passenger pick ups and drop offs at designated locations on campus. Maintain time points for all routes and schedules, running on time, traffic conditions permitting. Maintain accurate driver logs, passenger counts, ride schedule and other records, as assigned and as required for compliance with all UC, State, & Federal Agencies. Communicate via two-way radio system following the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and regulations governing radio frequency use. Operate hydraulic wheelchair lifts, ramps and securing systems on applicable shuttle buses and vans. Maintain a cooperative working relationship by exercising diplomacy, remaining calm under stressful situations. Interact in a professional and courteous manner with the campus community and the public. Comply with the Department of Transportation (DOT) Title VI regulation, 49 CFR Part 21.9, and including Federal Transportation Administration (FTA) Circular 4702.1A regarding nondiscrimination as required. Required Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalent Knowledge of driving laws as specified in the California Vehicle Code. Ability to maintain accurate, legible logs and records. Ability to strictly adhere to all posted speed limits, traffic laws, safety requirements and University parking requirements. Ability to learn and understand the campus routes and bus stop locations. Ability to use mapping tools such as Google Maps, Apple Maps, and various transportation and dispatch applications and softwares. Ability to interact in a professional, friendly, courteous manner with the public, interacting with persons of various backgrounds, including persons with disabilities, with different personalities under diverse situations. Ability to work independently and following through on assignments with minimal direction. Ability to prioritize assignments and organize work flows to meet deadlines, working with changes in workloads, assignments, customer service needs and interruptions, remaining calm under stressful situations. Ability to work near and around support and service animals in accordance with the UC Santa Cruz Service/Support Animal Policy. Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential materials in relation to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPPA). Ability to speak in a clear concise manner sufficient to obtain needed information, explain policies and procedures, and provide instructions and directions to passengers politely, clearly and effectively. Ability to read, write, follow oral or written instructions and perform basic mathematical calculations. Ability to adhere to posted routes and schedules within designated time standards for each route. Preferred Qualifications: Professional driving experience. General knowledge of State, Federal and University policies and procedures pertaining to vehicle codes, accessibility requirements and vehicle safety. General knowledge of transit policies and procedures pertaining to the institution of higher education. Knowledge of Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations on communication by two-way radio. Knowledge of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPPA) standards. Special Conditions of Employment: Selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check. Selected candidate must pass the employment misconduct disclosure process. Must possess a valid license to drive in the state of California and participate in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) pull notice program. Must possess, or obtain within 6 months of hire, a valid California Class B license to drive and participate in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) pull notice program. Must pass a vision exam provided by the CA DMV; vision must be at least 20/40 in each eye in order to qualify for a California B Commercial Driver's License. Selected candidates must pass the written test for the CA Class B Commercial skills test within three (3) attempts. If you fail the same test three (3) times, your application is no longer valid with the DMV and you will be released from employment. Selected candidate(s) must possess a current DMV Medical Certificate and re-certify every 2 years which requires an approved medical certification to drive in the United States and in the State of California. In accordance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations, pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test and conform and pass the on-going drug and alcohol testing requirements. The selected candidate will be required to work all scheduled hours on-site. Ability to work a variable schedule including evenings and weekends. The University of California has implemented a vaccination policy covering all employees. Per the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA), this position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter. Misconduct Disclosure Requirement As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct. Safety Statement All UCSC employees must understand and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, proactively promote safety at work, and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status or other protected categories covered by the Anti-Discrimination policy.