Community Bus Operator

About the role

The Riverside Transit Agency is recruiting to fill openings for our Full Time Community Bus Operator 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 Operator assignments will be located in Hemet, please be advised that this may also involve assignments at our Riverside Division. Applicants must be available to work 7 days per week, including holidays and all shifts.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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: 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.

Selection Procedures

• Applications and driving records will be evaluated and only qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process which includes: Driving record review (pass/fail).
• Final ranking is determined by the oral interview examination (100% weight).
• Failure to provide a current driver's history report within 3 days will result in your application being considered incomplete.

Benefits

• Maintenance employees and Coach Operators are Union members and receive the following benefits:
• The Riverside Transit Agency contracts with the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) to administer the retirement benefits.
• The current benefit factor formula for all new hires is 2% at 62. Employees with previous CalPERS membership or membership with another employer who has established reciprocity with CalPERS may be eligible for the 2% at 55 benefit factor formula.
• Maintenance employees and Coach Operators are Union members and receive the following benefits:
• Medical available to employees at minimal cost with a contribution toward dependent coverage, Chiro/Acupuncture/Vision benefits included with Medical Insurance.
• Dental Insurance available at no cost for HMO employee only coverage. PPO coverage is offered; however, RTA will pay up to the HMO employee only premium.
• Vision Insurance available at employee cost.
• Symetra Voluntary Insurance available at employee cost.
• Basic Life Insurance ($35,000) provided at no cost.
• Supplemental Life Insurance available at employee cost.
• Deferred Compensation Programs available.
• Free Transportation Pass for employee and eligible dependents.
• Tuition Reimbursement Paid time off earned in 1st year: 2 weeks' vacation, 8 floating holidays, 7 regular holidays, and 7 sick leave days.
• Employee Assistance Programs available for employee and immediate family members.