ASUCD Jobs - Unitrans: Transit Driver (2024)

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Contact Information

Name: Magali Najera

Email: mjnajera@ucdavis.edu

Description

Payrate: $19.00/hr

Payrate Stipend: No

Work Study: Yes

Resume Required: Yes

Options: N/A

Term

Hours per Week: 15-19.5 hrs/wk

Start Date: Jan. 8, 2024

End Date: Indefinite

Logistics

Job Number: 0009-5715-2023

Last Date to Apply: Dec. 20, 2023

Purpose

Responsible for safely operating Unitrans vehicles in daily operation.

The successful candidate may hold this position through the expected graduation date (no sooner than Spring 2025) based on satisfactory performance in the position. Based on significant training requirements, Unitrans will only accept applicants that will be at UC Davis for at least one year from the projected start date.

The student in the role of Transit Driver will be expected to follow the Unitrans Code of Conduct, complying to Unitrans policies, and upholding the Principles of Community. We are committed to provide a pleasant, welcoming, comfortable, and safe environment.

Unitrans is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Duties

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• Maintain safe and reliable transit operations
• Operate Unitrans vehicles in both regular and charter services
• Responsible for taking fares, issuing transfers, tend to customer service questions about routes, schedule, fares etc.
• Maintain on-time performance and keep accurate passenger counts
• Must be available for classroom training, behind-the-wheel training, and subsequent re-training as required
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Skills

A. Ability to exercise a high degree of individual responsibility.

B. Ability to effectively interact with individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities.

C. Have a Class C Driver’s License issued within the United States for at least one year

D. Must obtain a class B commercial license with passenger endorsem*nt (all necessary training is paid for and provided).

E. Required to work the designated minimum hours as defined by the Transit Driver Manager

F. Required to work 1-3 on-call hours per quarter.

G. Required to attend three MANDATORY meetings per quarter.

H. Must be able to work some extra hours when required to ensure complete operation.

I. Must possess an accurate timepiece (wristwatch) displaying hours, minutes, and seconds.

J. ATTENTION: Must be able to complete training as follows:

a. The Training Program consists of three sections:

i. Classroom Training

1. Classroom Training is two to three 2 -2.5 hour long sessions where you go over federal regulations, cover topics relevant to being a Transit Driver, and prepare to pass the Class B Permit Test.

ii. Driver Training (DT)

1. After you pass the permit test, you will begin Driver Training. Each Trainee will begin training one-on-one with a Driver Trainer to prepare for the Class B License Test. Driver Training consists of fifteen 3-4 hour phases. You will be expected to work 8-12 hours per week during Driver Training including weekends.

iii. Route Training (RT)

1. When you pass the Class B License Test, you are ready to start Route Training. RT will have you working in service, with passengers, and a Route Trainer who will teach you company policy and advanced driving techniques. After about 3 to 6 weeks of sufficient observation, you will be released into service as a fully-fledged Transit Driver!

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.

Supplemental Questions

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

Approved ___________________________________________________________________________ Date ____________________________

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