Unitrans: Route Trainer

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Contact Information

Name: Alex Abdallah

Email: rtm@unitrans.ucdavis.edu

You can visit the Unitrans website to learn more about them.

Description

Payrate: $18.00/hour pending budget approval - refer to budget for weeks paid)

Payrate Stipend: No

Work Study: No

Resume Required: Yes

Options: N/A

Term

Hours per Week: 11-13 Trainable Hours

Start Date: ASAP

End Date: Indefinite

Logistics

Job Number: 0009-4752-2022

Last Date to Apply: March 27, 2022

Purpose

To provide bus and route guidance to drivers currently in the Route Training Program.

The successful  candidate  may  hold  this  position  through  their  expected  graduationdate  based  on satisfactory performance in the position.

Unitrans is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Duties

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  1. Evaluate and provide feedback to drivers currently in the Route Training Program
  2. Submit trainee evaluations and communicate shift changes in a timely manner
  3. Must attend weekly Route Trainer meetings run by the Route Training Manager
  4. Ensure trainable shift coverage at all time
  5. Must be responsible for upholding Unitrans policy and being up to date with the Route Training Manual
  6. May have to do Summer Refreshers and Mock Service for drivers in the Route Training Program. 

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Skills

  1. Must currently be a Transit Driver for Unitrans.
  2. Must have at least 500 cumulative driving hours.
  3. Must have a good driving record.
  4. Must not be on any form of probation.
  5. If  working  during  the  summer,  must  help  with  summer  refreshers  made  by  the  Route  Training Manager
  6. A strong knowledge of all Unitrans buses, routes, and policies.
  7. Teaching skills necessary to train new drivers on proper operation of transit vehicles.
  8. Must have clear and concise communication skills
  9. Must be able to work at least 3 full academic quarters after hiring. (Must have a graduation date of Winter 2023 and onward) 

Supplemental Questions

  1. Describe why you are qualified for this position and how it relates to your interests.
  2. Please briefly discuss the role of the UC Davis Principles of Community and your understanding of diversity and cultural competency.
  3. Please list previous experience as it pertains to the position.

Approved ___________________________________________________________________________ Date ____________________________

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