Transit Vehicle Operator Ukiah/Inland Mendocino

Transit Vehicle Operator Ukiah/Inland MendocinoMendocino Transit Authority (MTA) has provided public transit services for Mendocino County since 1976. MTA's service area encompasses about 2,800 square miles and provides a diverse system of long distance, commute and local fixed routes, plus two Dial-A-Rides and one Flex Route. MTA serves a population of nearly 90,000; our vehicles travel more than 881,000 miles per year. Currently MTA operates twelve fixed bus routes, connecting the Mendocino Coast, the Inland valleys, towns and communities to Ukiah, the county seat and largest of the four incorporated cities. Two routes connect most of Mendocino County with the city of Santa Rosa in Sonoma County. Here passengers can make easy daily connections for travel to the Bay Area and beyond. MTA also provides Dial-A-Ride services in Ukiah and Fort Bragg and one flex route, the Local 9 PM Service in Ukiah. Mendocino Transit Authority provides daily connections with Sonoma County Transit, Santa Rosa City Bus, AMTRAK, and Golden Gate Transit for regional service to Marin and San Francisco Counties in Santa Rosa. MTA also provides daily connections with the Sonoma County Airport Express at the Sonoma County Airport for service to and from the Bay Area airports. In Ukiah, MTA connects with Lake Transit service to and from Lake County Monday thru Saturdays. MTA was established in 1976 under a joint powers agency agreement between, the County of Mendocino, the City of Fort Bragg, the City of Point Arena, the City of Ukiah and the City of Willits. Our mission is to provide safe, courteous, reliable, affordable and carbon-neutral transportation services.NOW HIRING TRANSIT VEHICLE OPERATORS!PAID Training! ($19/hr.during training, 8-10 weeks)GREAT PAY! $24.61/hr. after training, with step increases up to $29.41/hr.EXCELLENT BENEFITS - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life InsuranceCalPERS Retirement and Optional 457 Plan matched at 5.5%!PAID Vacation, Paid Holidays & Sick LeaveNO EXPERIENCE NecessaryThe Transit Vehicle Operator is responsible for safely operating a transit motor vehicle and providing reliable and efficient public transportation. We can put you on the road to a great career helping people in your community!SUMMARY OF DUTIESUnder the general direction of the Operations Supervisor and the direction of a Dispatcher, a Transit Vehicle Operator drives transit vehicles as assigned. A Transit Vehicle Operator will operate; heavy-duty, medium-duty, or small buses along a fixed route while adhering to a timetable or operate a paratransit bus providing curb-to-curb (Dial-A-Ride) service. Transit Vehicle Operators will collect fares, sell passes and provide information and assistance to passengers.Position Requirements - REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS:Ability to read maps and knowledge of geographical area, fare zones, routes, schedules, bus stops, and transfer points.Ability to interact with the public and an ability to use courtesy, tact, and good judgment and ability to maintain a calm, diplomatic, and tactful attitude in dealing with difficult situations.Ability to react to emergencies by following established procedures and remaining calm and self-assured.Ability to work cooperatively with others, be respectful of co-workers, promote teamwork. Work and communicate both constructively and effectively with Transportation Supervisors, Dispatchers, and other Transit Vehicle Operators.Ability to interpret oral and written communications and accurately and legibly complete reports in English.Ability to perform simple addition and subtraction, calculate correct fares, and calculate correct change when selling punch passes and tickets.Ability to communicate with an Operations Manager and Operations Supervisor.Ability to sit for extended periods of time; drive for extended periods of time; reach, rotate at waist, bend, stretch.Other related duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONSPossession of California Class C Driver's LicenseSuccessful completion of a California Department of Transportation Class B Drivers Physical DMV Class B licensing requirements.Minimum six years of legal and safe driving records.Possession of a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.Ability to meet Real ID requirements at DMV.WAGESPaid Training $19.00 per hour - 8 to 10 weeks$24.61 to $29.41 per hour after trainingBENEFITSCalPERS Retirement5.5% Match into Voya CalPERS SIPHealth, Dental and Vision InsurancePaid Vacation and Sick LeavePaid Employee Assistance ProgramPaid Reach/AirMed MembershipUNION AFFILIATION-TEAMSTERS LOCAL 665SELECTION PROCESSThe following MUST be submitted to MTA online or mail to MTA HR, 241 Plant Road, Ukiah for consideration:Completed MTA employment applicationCurrent copy of your driving record from DMVResume: (optional)Applications will be reviewed, and interviews scheduled by telephone and/or email. All drivers are required to have a physical examination and a pre-employment drug test, INCLUDING marijuana, THC and CBD, in accordance with federal DOT rules and regulations -positive test results will be reason to disqualify applications from hiring- and a LiveScan fingerprinting and background check.LOCATION AND HOURS:LOCATION: Ukiah/Inland Mendocino CountyHOURS OF OPERATION: 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM, including weekends and holidays, for shifts as required. Shift scheules are seniority based.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYMendocino Transit Authority prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and/or state law. Mendocino Transit Authority conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.