Motor Coach Operator Trainee - Santa Monica, United States - City of Santa Monica

City of Santa Monica
City of Santa Monica
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Santa Monica, United States

4 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Description

Job Summary:

During the eight (8) week training period, the salary is
$21.53 per hour.

Upon successful completion of the training program and a proficiency examination, Motor Coach Operator Trainees are eligible to become part-time Motor Coach Operators at a pay rate of
$26.67 per hour.

After two years of service in the classification, Motor Coach Operators may earn
$33.34 per hour. Motor Coach Operators serve a one year probationary period.


Motor Coach Operator - Hourly Salary

Step 1:
$23.34

Step 2:
$25.01

Step 3:
$26.67

Step 4:
$28.34

Step 5:
$30.01

Step 6:
$33.34

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Representative Duties:

Participates in a formal training program to learn techniques and safety procedures for operating a motor coach.

Learns and observes traffic laws, vehicle code regulations, and appropriate safety rules and regulations.

Learns pre-operation vehicle preparation and inspection procedures.

Learns and practices defensive driving techniques.

Follows department standards and procedures for maintaining motor coach appearance and cleanliness while in service.

Operates wheelchair lift and bike rack equipment.

Provides directions and information to the public concerning routes, schedules, and transfers. Makes stops announcements. Assists passengers, when needed.

Prepares various reports, including detailed accident reports, daily operation reports, forms for lost articles, and witness/courtesy cards.

Performs various duties related to fare collection, tariff acceptance, fare box reading and recording, and transfer issuance and receipt.

Performs other related duties, as assigned.


Requirements:


Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:


Knowledge of:

Effective customer service techniques.
Basic mathematics.
Driver and vehicle safety rules and regulations.


Ability to:

Learn to operate a motor coach safely and properly.
Respond to inquiries from the public in a courteous and tactful manner.
Deal effectively with the public.
Work with others in a cooperative, patient, and professional manner.
Follow written and oral instructions.
Perform simple mathematical computations.
Prepare simple reports.
Read maps.
Conduct safety checks.
Communicate on a two-way radio.


Skill in:

Reading, and writing and communicating in English at an appropriate level.
Driving a passenger vehicle.


Education, Training and Experience:

One year of recent, paid customer service work experience assisting and providing information to the public.


Licenses and Certificates:

Possession of a valid California Class C driver license.

If hired, and prior to the first day of training, must possess a California Class A or B commercial driver permit with appropriate medical certification, passenger endorsement, and with no restrictions for weight, number of passengers or air brakes.

Must also be able to obtain a Verification of Transit Training Document at the conclusion of training.


Additional Requirements:

In order to qualify for the position of Motor Coach Operator Trainee and to complete probation as a Motor Coach Operator, you must not have any of the following convictions, violations, and/or causes:
(6) Failed to pass the DMV written or driving test.





PLEASE NOTE:

IF YOU SUBMITTED AN ONLINE DRIVING RECORD AND YOU ARE INVITED TO THE DEPARTMENT INTERVIEW, YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN AND PRESENT A K4 PRINTOUT FROM THE DMV AT THE TIME OF YOUR INTERVIEW.



SELECTION PROCESS:

All applicants will be reviewed and only those determined to meet Minimum Qualifications, as submitted, will be invited to participate further in the selection process.


EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

SALARY RANGE:
Composed of 6 steps—Step 1 through Step 6. Each step represents an increase of approximately 5%.

MEDICAL INSURANCE:
Choice of Kaiser plan, two HMO plans, PPO plan, and High Deductible Plan. City pays 92% of medical insurance premium for employee and eligible dependents. Employee contributes 8% toward premium. Part-time employees will have the option of electing from one of the City-provided HMO medical insurance "employee-only" plans. The enrollment of dependents or in the PPO plans will increase the cost-share.

CASH-IN-LIEU: Employees who elect to waive medical coverage due to other group coverage are entitled to a bi-weekly taxable payment of $69.23 ($1800 annually).

DENTAL INSURANCE:
An HMO and PPO plan are available. Premiums fully paid by the city for employee and eligible dependents.

VISION INSURANCE:

One plan available.
Premiums fully paid by the city for employee and eligible dependents.**
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM:Premiums fully paid by the city for employee and household members.


VACATION:12 days (96 hours) per year, increases with each 5 years of services, maximum of 21 days per year.

  • Up to 40 hours of vacation leave accrued can be cashed out at the end of the fiscal year.
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