* Continuous until filled * Job Summary: Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, operates buses of various sizes to provide safe and efficient transportation services to citizens. Work Week Schedule: Monday - Friday; Weekends as needed Work Hours: Varies from 6:00 am - 6:00 pm
Position Duties
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (These functions are representative and may not be present in all positions in the class. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind related duties and work assignments.) Drive a variety of public transportation vehicles including buses of various sizes, mini-buses and handicapped buses, transporting citizens to designated locations in accordance with schedules and time lines. Inspect bus prior to operation including checking items such as fuel, engine oil and water, tires and lights utilizing bus safety checklist. Maintain vehicles in clean and proper working condition; report repair needs. Participate in trip and transportation preparations including making and confirming reservations, obtaining information regarding weather and road conditions and selecting bus routes. Provide assistance to passengers, such as assisting handicapped passengers entering or exiting the bus. Observe legal, safe and defensive driving practices. Maintain records and logs related to bus maintenance, safety and operation; prepare weekly monthly and quarterly statistical reports as assigned. Perform basic first aid as necessary and in accordance with established guidelines and procedures. Performs related duties as required.
Drive a variety of public transportation vehicles including buses of various sizes, mini-buses and handicapped buses, transporting citizens to designated locations in accordance with schedules and time lines. Inspect bus prior to operation including checking items such as fuel, engine oil and water, tires and lights utilizing bus safety checklist. Maintain vehicles in clean and proper working condition; report repair needs. Participate in trip and transportation preparations including making and confirming reservations, obtaining information regarding weather and road conditions and selecting bus routes. Provide assistance to passengers, such as assisting handicapped passengers entering or exiting the bus. Observe legal, safe and defensive driving practices. Maintain records and logs related to bus maintenance, safety and operation; prepare weekly monthly and quarterly statistical reports as assigned. Perform basic first aid as necessary and in accordance with established guidelines and procedures. Performs related duties as required.
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Inspect bus prior to operation including checking items such as fuel, engine oil and water, tires and lights utilizing bus safety checklist. Maintain vehicles in clean and proper working condition; report repair needs. Participate in trip and transportation preparations including making and confirming reservations, obtaining information regarding weather and road conditions and selecting bus routes. Provide assistance to passengers, such as assisting handicapped passengers entering or exiting the bus. Observe legal, safe and defensive driving practices. Maintain records and logs related to bus maintenance, safety and operation; prepare weekly monthly and quarterly statistical reports as assigned. Perform basic first aid as necessary and in accordance with established guidelines and procedures. Performs related duties as required.
Maintain vehicles in clean and proper working condition; report repair needs. Participate in trip and transportation preparations including making and confirming reservations, obtaining information regarding weather and road conditions and selecting bus routes. Provide assistance to passengers, such as assisting handicapped passengers entering or exiting the bus. Observe legal, safe and defensive driving practices. Maintain records and logs related to bus maintenance, safety and operation; prepare weekly monthly and quarterly statistical reports as assigned. Perform basic first aid as necessary and in accordance with established guidelines and procedures. Performs related duties as required.
Participate in trip and transportation preparations including making and confirming reservations, obtaining information regarding weather and road conditions and selecting bus routes. Provide assistance to passengers, such as assisting handicapped passengers entering or exiting the bus. Observe legal, safe and defensive driving practices. Maintain records and logs related to bus maintenance, safety and operation; prepare weekly monthly and quarterly statistical reports as assigned. Perform basic first aid as necessary and in accordance with established guidelines and procedures. Performs related duties as required.
Provide assistance to passengers, such as assisting handicapped passengers entering or exiting the bus. Observe legal, safe and defensive driving practices. Maintain records and logs related to bus maintenance, safety and operation; prepare weekly monthly and quarterly statistical reports as assigned. Perform basic first aid as necessary and in accordance with established guidelines and procedures. Performs related duties as required.
Observe legal, safe and defensive driving practices. Maintain records and logs related to bus maintenance, safety and operation; prepare weekly monthly and quarterly statistical reports as assigned. Perform basic first aid as necessary and in accordance with established guidelines and procedures. Performs related duties as required.
Maintain records and logs related to bus maintenance, safety and operation; prepare weekly monthly and quarterly statistical reports as assigned. Perform basic first aid as necessary and in accordance with established guidelines and procedures. Performs related duties as required.
Perform basic first aid as necessary and in accordance with established guidelines and procedures. Performs related duties as required.
Performs related duties as required.
Qualification Guidelines
A typical way to obtain the requisite qualifications to perform the duties of this class is as follows: Education and Experience: Sufficient education and training to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above and two (2) years' experience in the operation of public transportation vehicles including buses of various sizes. Knowledge of: Safe driving practices. Laws, rules and regulations related to the operation of public transportation vehicles. Basic First Aid procedures. Record-keeping techniques. Basic preventive maintenance of buses. Skill and Ability to: Operate buses of various sizes safely and efficiently. Recognize malfunctions in equipment and take appropriate action. Maintain assigned vehicles in clean and safe operating condition. Read and interpret maps. Communicate effectively with others. Observe legal and defense driving practices. Assist handicapped passengers entering or exiting the bus. Perform Basic First Aid. Understand and follow oral and written directions. Read, interpret and follow rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Train and provide work direction to others. Maintain records and logs. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. License or Certificate: Possession of a valid California A or B Driver's License; passenger endorsement; Medical Examiner's Certificate; California Verification of Transit Training (VTT) certificate. A current DMV driving record printout (K4) reflecting a good driving record. A valid First Aid Certificate and CPR Certificate is desirable. Employees in this classification will be enrolled in the Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) Government Employer Pull Notice Program., which confirms possession of a valid driver's license and reflect driving record.
Safe driving practices. Laws, rules and regulations related to the operation of public transportation vehicles. Basic First Aid procedures. Record-keeping techniques. Basic preventive maintenance of buses.
Laws, rules and regulations related to the operation of public transportation vehicles. Basic First Aid procedures. Record-keeping techniques. Basic preventive maintenance of buses.
Basic First Aid procedures. Record-keeping techniques. Basic preventive maintenance of buses.
Record-keeping techniques. Basic preventive maintenance of buses.
Basic preventive maintenance of buses.
Operate buses of various sizes safely and efficiently. Recognize malfunctions in equipment and take appropriate action. Maintain assigned vehicles in clean and safe operating condition. Read and interpret maps. Communicate effectively with others. Observe legal and defense driving practices. Assist handicapped passengers entering or exiting the bus. Perform Basic First Aid. Understand and follow oral and written directions. Read, interpret and follow rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Train and provide work direction to others. Maintain records and logs. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Recognize malfunctions in equipment and take appropriate action. Maintain assigned vehicles in clean and safe operating condition. Read and interpret maps. Communicate effectively with others. Observe legal and defense driving practices. Assist handicapped passengers entering or exiting the bus. Perform Basic First Aid. Understand and follow oral and written directions. Read, interpret and follow rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Train and provide work direction to others. Maintain records and logs. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Maintain assigned vehicles in clean and safe operating condition. Read and interpret maps. Communicate effectively with others. Observe legal and defense driving practices. Assist handicapped passengers entering or exiting the bus. Perform Basic First Aid. Understand and follow oral and written directions. Read, interpret and follow rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Train and provide work direction to others. Maintain records and logs. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Read and interpret maps. Communicate effectively with others. Observe legal and defense driving practices. Assist handicapped passengers entering or exiting the bus. Perform Basic First Aid. Understand and follow oral and written directions. Read, interpret and follow rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Train and provide work direction to others. Maintain records and logs. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Communicate effectively with others. Observe legal and defense driving practices. Assist handicapped passengers entering or exiting the bus. Perform Basic First Aid. Understand and follow oral and written directions. Read, interpret and follow rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Train and provide work direction to others. Maintain records and logs. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Observe legal and defense driving practices. Assist handicapped passengers entering or exiting the bus. Perform Basic First Aid. Understand and follow oral and written directions. Read, interpret and follow rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Train and provide work direction to others. Maintain records and logs. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Assist handicapped passengers entering or exiting the bus. Perform Basic First Aid. Understand and follow oral and written directions. Read, interpret and follow rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Train and provide work direction to others. Maintain records and logs. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Perform Basic First Aid. Understand and follow oral and written directions. Read, interpret and follow rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Train and provide work direction to others. Maintain records and logs. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Understand and follow oral and written directions. Read, interpret and follow rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Train and provide work direction to others. Maintain records and logs. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Read, interpret and follow rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Train and provide work direction to others. Maintain records and logs. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Train and provide work direction to others. Maintain records and logs. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Maintain records and logs. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Other Qualifications
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Employee accommodations for physical or mental disabilities will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Positions in this class normally: Require mobility to stand, stoop, reach and bend. Perform work which involves the frequent lifting, pushing and/or pulling of objects which may approximate 50 pounds and may occasionally weigh up to 100 pounds. May be required to work in inclement weather without effective protection from sun, cold and rain. May be required to work around loud noise. May be required to work around moving mechanical parts. May be required to work around electrical current. May be required to work evenings or weekends. RECRUITMENT PROCESS Applications will be screened and evaluated for relevant training and experience. Applications must be complete and include any and all required documents. Only those applicants determined to be among the most qualified may be invited to participate in the recruitment process, which will consist of the following sections: SME review, no weight Selection Interview, 100% The Human Resources Department reserves the right to adjust, modify, delete and/or change the above exam types and/or weights. Supplemental questionnaires are used to evaluate applicant’s indicated abilities with the ideal candidate profile. The Human Resources Department reserves the right to invite those amongst the highest scoring to the next phase of the recruitment. NOTE: Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and qualifying candidates will be interviewed and considered for employment on a "first come-first served" basis. Candidates interested in these positions are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The City of Carson is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and strive to build collaborative teams that reflect the rich diversity of our community. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, registered domestic partner status, national origin, ancestry, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, age (40 and over), military and veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to equal opportunity and compliance with all applicable employment laws. Join us and be part of cultivating a workplace that values and celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion! Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities: Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact the City of Carson Human Resources Department at (310) 952-1736 at least five (5) business days prior to the scheduled examination date. If you need an accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please reach out to us as early as possible. APPOINTMENT : Any offer of employment, or acceptance of an employment offer, is contingent upon passing live scan, background check and other required tests. All new employees are required to take a loyalty oath. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice. All statements made on the job application are subject to investigation and/or verification. Inaccurate and/or false statements will be cause for disqualification, removal from the eligibility list or discharge from employment. IMPORTANT NOTICE : This recruitment is open. CURRENT CITY OF CARSON EMPLOYEES: Please do not use your City of Carson email address as part of this applications. You must indicate a personal email address in order to receive communication and/or notices from Human Resources throughout the recruitment process.
Require mobility to stand, stoop, reach and bend.
Perform work which involves the frequent lifting, pushing and/or pulling of objects which may approximate 50 pounds and may occasionally weigh up to 100 pounds.
May be required to work in inclement weather without effective protection from sun, cold and rain.
May be required to work around loud noise.
May be required to work around moving mechanical parts.
May be required to work around electrical current.
May be required to work evenings or weekends.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Applications will be screened and evaluated for relevant training and experience. Applications must be complete and include any and all required documents. Only those applicants determined to be among the most qualified may be invited to participate in the recruitment process, which will consist of the following sections:
SME review, no weight
Selection Interview, 100%
The Human Resources Department reserves the right to adjust, modify, delete and/or change the above exam types and/or weights. Supplemental questionnaires are used to evaluate applicant’s indicated abilities with the ideal candidate profile. The Human Resources Department reserves the right to invite those amongst the highest scoring to the next phase of the recruitment.
APPOINTMENT : Any offer of employment, or acceptance of an employment offer, is contingent upon passing live scan, background check and other required tests. All new employees are required to take a loyalty oath.
The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice. All statements made on the job application are subject to investigation and/or verification. Inaccurate and/or false statements will be cause for disqualification, removal from the eligibility list or discharge from employment.
IMPORTANT NOTICE : This recruitment is open.
CURRENT CITY OF CARSON EMPLOYEES: Please do not use your City of Carson email address as part of this applications. You must indicate a personal email address in order to receive communication and/or notices from Human Resources throughout the recruitment process.
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