Unitrans: Transit Driver
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Description
Payrate: $13.25/hour
Payrate Stipend: No
Work Study: N/A
Resume Required: Yes
Options: N/A
Term
Hours per Week: 15 hrs/week
Start Date: ASAP
End Date: Indefinite
Logistics
Job Number: 0009-2470-2017
Last Date to Apply: Jan. 2, 2018
Purpose
Responsible for safely operating Unitrans vehicles in daily operation.
Unitrans is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Duties
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A. Maintain safe and reliable transit operations
- Operate Unitrans vehicles in both regular and charter services
- Responsible for taking fare, issuing transfers, tend to customer service questions about routes, schedule, fares etc.
- Maintain on-time performance, and keep accurate passenger counts.
B. Must be available for classroom training, behind-the-wheel training, and subsequent re-training as required.
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Skills
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Required to work the designated minimum hours as defined by the TDM
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Required to work 1-3 on-call hours per quarter
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Required to attend three MANDATORY meetings per quarter
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Must obtain a class B commercial license with passenger endorsement (all necessary training is paid for and provided)
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Must be able to work some extra hours when required to ensure complete operation
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Must possess an accurate time piece displaying hours, minutes, and seconds
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Ability to exercise a high degree of individual responsibility
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Ability to effectively interact with individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities.
Applications selected are required to pass a pre-employment drug test prior to being offered this position. Successful applicants are subjected to a Criminal Background Check prior to starting Behind the Wheel Training. Successful applicants will also be part of a random drug and alcohol testing pool as defined by federal regulations 49 CFR PART 40.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
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Develop management and interpersonal skills and gain experience talking to many different kinds of people.
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Work in a friendly, comfortable environment.
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Hours are flexible.
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Become a part of the Unitrans family and make friends for life.
Supplemental Questions
- Please briefly discuss the role of the UC Davis Principles of Community in the workplace and your understanding of diversity and cultural competency.
- Describe why you are qualified for this position and how it relates to your interests.
- Please list previous work history and volunteer experience.
Approved ___________________________________________________________________________ Date ____________________________
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