Motor Coach Operator Trainee

City of Santa Monica•Santa Monica, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Big Blue Bus as a customer service and safety-minded Motor Coach Operator Trainee. This role offers a long-lasting career with company-covered benefits and training opportunities. As a Motor Coach Operator, you will have the unique opportunity to enrich the lives of our customers by ensuring they arrive safely and on time to their destinations. You will meet new people, be an ambassador for the City of Santa Monica, and experience growth opportunities. This is an entry-level position where successful candidates will complete an eight-week formal training program. Upon successful completion, trainees are eligible for promotion to a part-time Motor Coach Operator.

Requirements

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.
No convictions, violations, and/or causes within specified timeframes related to at-fault accidents, DMV 2-point violations, DMV 1-point violations, or driving privilege revocations/suspensions/probation.
Must submit a current copy of your K-4 driving record print out from the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) with your application (issued within 30 days of application submittal).
Must submit a copy of discharge papers (DD214) at the time of application for Veterans' Preference points.

Nice To Haves

Customer service and safety-minded individuals.
Individuals who enjoy driving and seek real opportunities for career advancement.
Individuals passionate about making a difference in the community.

Responsibilities

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.