Relief Transit Coach Operator
Relief Transit Coach Operators
Cross Trained Operators (Fixed Route and Paratransit) www.skagittransit.org/careers
Recruitment Closes Wednesday May 12th, 2021
Video Exams May 15th, 2021
Interviews to be held May 22nd, 2021
Training class starts June 13th, 2021
POSITION SUMMARY:
Driving a bus is a very important and highly rewarding job. A Relief Transit Operator covers vacancies created by full-time operators who are unavailable for reasons such as vacation, training, illness, etc. Upon successful completion of training, you will begin in entry-level part-time positions and promoted to a full-time position based on seniority as vacancies occur. Relief Operators are guaranteed a minimum of 28 hours per week, yet could work 40 or more hours depending on the needs of the Agency in any given week. Relief Operators must be available seven days a week and will be scheduled for on-call work.
Our regular operating hours begin at 4:20 a.m. and continue until 9:30 p.m. Relief Operators are expected to drive any shift and any route including nights, holidays, weekends, mornings, split shifts, and on-call.
WAGE:
$18.00 per hour during training (you will work full-time during training)
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Operate a passenger coach on specified routes and time schedules in accordance with established safety and operational policies and procedures while picking up and delivering passengers
Promote good passenger relations by positive treatment of passengers; greet passengers in a courteous manner; assist passengers with boarding, seating, questions and related matters
Operate two-way radio for professional routine communication with dispatch center and other coaches
Assist passengers boarding and disembarking from vehicles; properly secure passengers and mobility devices; operate lift for persons with and without mobility aids
Prepare vehicle for operation by following required pre-trip inspection as instructed
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provide the knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform the job. A typical way to meet this requirement would be:
High school diploma or equivalent
5 years of driving experience
1 year of experience in customer service or related field
Valid Washington State Commercial Driver's License (Skagit Transit provides training & testing to obtain)
Maintain an acceptable driving record o No moving violations within the last 2 years
o No more than 2 moving violations within the last 5 years o No more than 2 accidents, at fault or not at fault, within the last 5 years o No DUI violations or revocation of license within the last 10 years
Skagit Transit is an Equal Opportunity and Drug-Free Employer