Coach Operator INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY

Riverside Transit Agency•Riverside, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Riverside Transit Agency is recruiting to fill current openings for our Full Time Coach Operator position. Our Coach Operators operate the Agency's 40' transit bus fleet and provide safe, dependable and courteous public transportation service for the citizens of the RTA Service area. Please be advised that this may involve assignment at either our Riverside or Hemet locations. Applicants must be available to work 7 days per week, including holidays and all shifts.

Requirements

Current RTA Community Bus Operator
Must have successfully completed the 120-day probationary period
If not fully licensed, must obtain a Class B Permit/License with endorsements
Candidates must provide proof of a Class B Permit with the passenger and airbrake endorsements; or a current Class A or B License with the proper endorsements
All Coach Operators are required to maintain a valid Class B Driver's License, with the proper endorsements and current medical certificate
Will be required to pass job related skills test(s)
Testing may include, but is not limited to: Written test(s) Oral test(s) Practical test(s)
Past year performance record will be reviewed: Discipline other than attendance & accidents - only 1 written warning in last year. Excludes accidents and attendance, which are described below.
Must have zero additional disciplinary actions, i.e. no: Further Written Warnings Final Warnings Suspension
Must have no more than 1 Late Arrival within the last 12 months
Must have no more than 1 Attendance Point in the last year
Preventable Accidents - only 1 written warning within the last year
Performance Appraisal ratings must be at or above "Meets Standards."
Applications who request to transfer to a different department will be eligible to do so after 1 year of service.

Responsibilities

Operate Agency transit and support vehicles in both revenue and non-revenue service
Maintain an established schedule along a designated route
Be available to operate Agency buses on pre-assigned shifts
Be responsible for the safety of passengers
Collect proper fares according to Agency tariffs
Give transit information
Collect patronage and revenue data as assigned
Prepare report forms
Report equipment defects or failures
Other related tasks as assigned