Unitrans: Office Clerk
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Description
Payrate: $10.50/hr
Payrate Stipend: No
Work Study: No
Resume Required: Yes
Options: N/A
Term
Hours per Week: 9-12 hrs/week
Start Date: May 18, 2017
End Date: Indefinite
Logistics
Job Number: 0009-2100-2017
Last Date to Apply: May 5, 2017
Purpose
Provide support, handle customer queries, and enter data in the Unitrans Business Office.
Unitrans is an equal opportunity employer
Duties
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A. Receptionist in the Unitrans Business Office:
- Answer phone calls on multiple lines
- Respond to inquiries on specific information regarding Unitrans service
- Give out accurate route and schedule information regarding Unitrans
- Handle customer complaints and commendations in a positive, amicable manner
- Take messages and forward phone calls as appropriate
- Greet visitors in a friendly, professional manner
- Maintain the positive atmosphere of the Business Office
- Assist and direct customers with non-valuable lost and found items
- Handle bus pass transactions in the Business Office
B. Transit Customer Outreach:
- Teach community members how to use Unitrans as a form of transportation.
- conduct personal trip planning assistance
- Disseminate information about Unitrans service options (routes, schedules, fares) at various venues
- Accompany community members on bus routes, as needed
C. Computer Data Entry:
1. Enter daily passenger count data
2. Complete data entry tasks by deadlines specified by Business Office Manager.
3. Any other duties assigned by the Business Office Manager
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Skills
- Ability to exercise a high degree of independent responsibility
- Ability to work and remain focused in a sometimes hectic atmosphere
- Ability to work with customers in a friendly, professional manner
- Ability to navigate GPS-based website system and operate Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Good communication skills both on the phone and in person
- Must be able to learn Unitrans policy, procedures and routes. Knowledge of the campus and city of Davis is preferred.
- MUST be able to work summers and breaks
- Must be available to start training immediately.
Supplemental Questions
- Please list previous work history and volunteer experience.
- Describe why you are qualified for this position and how it relates to your interests.
- Please briefly discuss the role of the UC Davis Principles of Community in the workplace and your understanding of diversity and cultural competency.
Approved ___________________________________________________________________________ Date ____________________________
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