Community Bus Driver

Overview

Job Summary
The Riverside Transit Agency is recruiting to fill openings for our Full Time Community Bus Driver position. This position will operate the Agency’s transit bus fleet of 40' or less and provide safe, dependable and courteous public transportation service for the citizens of the RTA service area. While most Community Bus Driver assignments will be located in Hemet, this may also involve assignments at our Riverside Division.

Applicants must be available to work 7 days per week, including holidays and all shifts.

• 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;
• And other related tasks as assigned.

The position will function under the general supervision of the Operations Manager and Assistant Operations Manager(s) and under the direct supervision of the Operations Supervisor(s).

Requirements

• Stable work history
• Customer Service experience preferred
• Minimum age of 18
• Excellent driving record
• Minimum 12 months of driving history
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Class B Permit/License with endorsements with a current medical certificate
• Additional requirement is that each operator must possess an accurate railroad-type watch, or approved equivalent

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATION

At The Time Of Application

• A current, valid, and non-restricted Class C Driver's License is required. Additionally, a DMV Driver's Record Report printout (issued not more than 30 days prior to date of application) must be provided with the application. You must obtain a DRIVER'S RECORD REPORT from the DMV kiosk/online history printout process.

For information regarding non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) holders, please select FMCSA presser, using the link below:

FMCSA PRESSER

Note on driving history

• Your established driving history must be clear of suspensions in the past five years; may not have more than three points in the past three years; no two point violations in the past three years; no accidents in which you contributed to causing within the past 3 years; you must have appeared in court as required.

Note To prepare for the Class B permit exams, visit the California DMV study guides: DMV Study Guide

Prior To The Hire Date

• Candidates must provide proof of a Class B Permit with passenger and air brake endorsements; or a current Class A or B License with the proper endorsements. RTA will train new hires to obtain required license.

Continued Employment Is Contingent Based On The Following Requirement

All Community Bus Drivers are required to obtain and maintain a valid Class B Driver's License with the proper endorsements and current medical certificate.

Please Note

The California DMV requires certain residency and citizenship documents for CDL applicants. See full documentation requirements on the DMV site.

Selection Procedures

FLSA Status:
Non-exempt

Selection procedures include evaluating applications and driving records and a final ranking based on an oral interview examination (100% weight). Failure to provide a current Driver's Record Report will disqualify the application.

For general information on completing your online application, refer to the Application Guide. The selection procedures may change; qualified applicants will be notified if changes apply. The Riverside Transit Agency complies with State and Federal obligations to make reasonable accommodation for applicants and employees with disabilities. The Human Resources Department asks that accommodation requests be advised prior to the first test part.

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, new employees must provide documentation to establish work authorization and identity.

RTA is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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