RELIEF BUS OPERATOR



Job Details

RELIEF BUS OPERATOR
Employer

City of Torrance

Salary

$18.07 - $19.91 Hourly

Location

Torrance, CA

Job Type

Part-time

Job Number

RBO-2018

Department

Transit

Opening Date

12/28/2017

Closing Date

Continuous

DESCRIPTION

The City of Torrance Transit Department invites applications for Relief Bus Operator!

Torrance Transit is a municipally operated public transportation agency in the South Bay region of Los Angeles County. The agency directly operates a fleet of 63, 40-foot buses and a network of eleven (11) fixed-route bus lines. The mission of Torrance Transit is to provide reliable, safe, inexpensive, and courteous transportation to our customers – the people who live, work, and do business in the City of Torrance.

Torrance Transit is currently looking for experienced, Relief Bus Operators with good driving records who are safety conscious and people oriented. Relief Bus Operators are responsible for the safe and timely operation of a transit bus over an assigned route with due regard to the safety and comfort of passengers. 

These individuals collect and count fares; issue transfer tickets; maintain schedule adherence for pull-out time and en-route service; write reports and complete forms as required; may prepare detailed written reports concerning accidents, incidents, breakdowns, and mechanical defects; and adhere to safety rules, regulations, policies, and procedures to ensure the well being of Torrance Transit customers and employees. Performs other related duties.

Hours:
The number of hours and days per week will vary. Work is scheduled on a year round basis.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:
Any combination of education and experience that would have provided the knowledge and skills required is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:
 
Minimum 6 months of driving with a Class A or B license with Passenger endorsement; at least 21 years of age and a satisfactory driving record for the past three years.

In addition, one (1) year experience driving a public transit bus is preferred.
  
License and/or Certificates:
Possess and maintain a current California Class A or B Drivers License with a P endorsement and air brakes.  Current Verification of Transit Training (VTT), School Pupil Activity Bus Certificate (SPAB) card, or School Bus Driver's Certificate is desirable.

Ten (10) years complete work history must be shown on application.

Ideal Candidate:

In addition to the above requirements, the most successful candidate will possess the following:

  • A strong customer service orientation;
  • A strong work ethic;
  • A work history of stability, reliability, dependability, punctuality, and flexibility;
  • A track record of safe driving; and
  • A genuine interest in working for a mid-size transit agency.

HOW TO APPLY & EXAM PROCESS

Interested candidates must submit an online application and supplemental questionnaire at www.TorranceCA.Gov/Jobs.  Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis. Review of applications will take place once a sufficient number of applications have been received.   

Only those candidates who best meet the City and Department's needs will be invited to participate in the examination process, which will consist of the following components:
 
Written Exam: 60% (Test date to be determined)
Oral Exam: 40% (Test date to be determined)
Performance Exam: Pass/Fail (Test date to be determined)

SPECIAL NOTES

Applicants may test for this position only once every 6 months. 

Positions under this classification perform "Safety Sensitive" functions as defined by the US Department of Transportation (DOT) and are subject to Federal drug and alcohol testing. Pursuant to the US DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations – 49 CFR Part 40, Federal Regulations do not authorize the use of Schedule 1 drugs, including marijuana, for any reason. As a condition of employment, applicants will be required to pass a pre-employment medical examination, a DOT drug and alcohol test, and a background investigation.

In accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding between TME-AFSCME and the City of Torrance, new employees covered under that memorandum shall become members in good standing or pay the required service fee to said union.

Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact Human Resources.

The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.

BENEFIT SUMMARY FOR TORRANCE MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (TME-AFSCME)
Note:  Not all benefits listed may be applicable to all positions with in the unit.  Please refer to the MOU for specifics.
 
 
Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance (sec. 4.9)
The City's monthly contribution for health insurance is as follows:
                                        Employee Only                 Emp. +1                           Emp. +2 or more
Full Time                            392.68                              785.36                             1020.96
Part-Time
(hired prior to 1/1/08)            345.79                              674.48                             871.66
Part-Time
(hired after 1/1/08)               248.84                              445.18                             562.98
 
Permanent Part-Time Employees (Sec. 2.9)
Permanent p/t employees working 20 hours or more per week are entitled to all benefits.  Accrual of time and money shall be ½ the amount received by full-time employees.
 
The City's monthly contribution for vision insurance is $3.23
The City's monthly contribution for dental insurance is $38.22/EE only and $76.44/EE +1 or more
City provides a $50,000 life insurance policy
 
Premiums (sec. 3.1)
Designated Assignments:  Varies (see Sec 3.1.D)
 
Longevity (Sec. 2.6)
Start of 7th YOS:  2 ½% above base pay            Start of 15th YOS:  7 ½% above base pay
Start of 11th YOS:  5% above base pay              Start of 19th YOS:  10% above base pay
*Not applicable to Public Safety Dispatcher and Animal Control Officer
 
Night /Weekend Shift (sec. 3.5) (sec. 3.6)
Swing Shift:  5% over base pay when ½ or more of the shift is worked after 4:00 p.m.
Graveyard Shift: 7 ½% over base when ½ or more of the shift is worked after midnight
Weekend Shift: 5% over base pay for hours worked on Saturday and Sunday only
 
Disability Insurance (sec. 4.9)
Employee receives 2/3 base pay after elimination period (14 consecutive days for STD and 180 consecutive days for LTD)
*(See Sec 4.9.B for details on coverage for employees who don't qualify for commercial policy).
 
Retirement (sec. 4.10)
PERS 2@55, single highest year and military buy-back and supplemented by Social Security.
Employees hired prior to 2/1/2011, City pays 7% EPMC. 
Employees hired on or after 2/1/2011 pay 7% employee's contribution.  
"Classic members" hired on or after 1/1/2013, pay 7% employee's contribution.
PERS 2@62 "New members" hired on or after 1/1/2013, pay (50%) of normal cost with three year average final compensation.             
 
Holidays (sec. 4.1)
13 paid holidays (New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Lincoln's Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving, last working day before Christmas, Christmas Day & last working day before New Year's). 
 
Sick Leave/Personal Leave (sec. 4.3)
Accrue 6 hours per month; maximum accrual of 600 hours.
*Eight (8) hours per month for employees hired before 7/1/75 (except for those not covered by LTD).
**Two work shifts of sick leave may be used for personal leave
 
Vacation Leave (sec. 4.2)
Vacation accrual rate per month:
Years 1 -2 : 9.33 hours; Year 3: 10 hours; Year 4: 10.67 hours; Years 5 – 9: 12.67.hours; Years 10 – 20: 16.02 hours; Years 21 – 24: 17.33 hours; Year 25+: 18 hours 
Maximum Accrual up to the amount earned over the preceding 36 months.
*Two work shifts of vacation leave may be used for personal leave
 
Bereavement Leave (sec. 4.6)
Two (2) work shifts (up to two additional work shifts for travel 300 miles or more)
 
Family-School Partnership Leave (Sec. 9.8)
40 hours unpaid per calendar year (employees may use accrued vacation or comp time)
 
Safety Shoes (Sec. 4.14.A)
Allowance of $125 each 6 months of employment (paid June and December), for those required to wear safety shoes. ($250/year for Animal Control Officer; paid September)
 
Tool Allowance (Sec. 4.12)
$250 each 6 months (paid June and December) – (Body and Paint Mechanic, Mechanic, Sr. Mechanic, Welder and Sr. Welder)  *Mechanic or Sr. Mechanic required to use metric tools, receive one time $100 reimbursement upon proof of purchase
$175 tool and educational material allowance (paid in February) – Animal Control Officer
 
Uniforms (Sec. 4.11)
$80 each 6 months -Telecommunications Techs, Wireless Techs, and Water Tech II (acting in capacity of Water Quality Inspectors)
$225 each 6 months – Bus Operator, Transit Dispatchers, Police Services Officer and Animal Control Officer.  (Payable June and December of each year)
 
Deferred Compensation (sec 4.15)
457 Plan:  Enrollment is voluntary.
Upon completion of year one, employees receive a non-matching deferred City contribution of $300 ($11.54 per pay period) per calendar year.
 

01
Do you have a current California A or B Driver's License with Passenger endorsement and air brakes at the time of application?
  • Yes
  • No
02
Please provide date issued and date of expiration.
03
Do you possess any of the following certificates? (Check all that apply)
  • None
  • Verification of Transit Training (VTT)
  • School Activity Bus Certificate (SPAB)
  • School Bus Driver's Certificate
04
How many months or years of full-time (40 hours per week or more) experience do you have operating a commercial vehicle which requires a Class A or B license with Passenger endorsement?
  • Less than 6 months
  • More than 6 months, but less than 1 year
  • More than 1 year, but less than 3 years
  • More than 3 years
05
How many years of Part-time (less than 40 hours per week) experience do you have operating a commercial vehicle which requires a Class A or B license with Passenger endorsement?
  • Less than 1 years
  • More than 1 year, but less than 2 years
  • More than 2 years, but less than 3 years
  • More than 3 years
06
How many points do you have on your driving record (DMV H6 report) in the last three years?
  • 0
  • 1
  • 2 or more
07
Are you available to work various shifts Sunday through Saturday from 4:00 a.m. to midnight, as well as holidays?
  • Yes
  • No
08
I certify that the information I have provided is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that this information is subject to verification with my former employers, and that misrepresentation may cause me to forfeit all opportunities to be considered for employment with the City of Torrance
  • Yes
  • No

* Required Question

Employer
City of Torrance
Address
3231 Torrance Blvd.

Torrance, California, 90503
Phone
310-618-2915

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