
City of Torrance
TRANSIT SUPERVISOR
$28.87 - $35.12 Hourly
Torrance, CA
Full-time
17125102
Transit
01/11/2018
Continuous
$28.87 - $35.12 Hourly
Torrance, CA
Full-time
17125102
Transit
01/11/2018
Continuous
DESCRIPTION
Torrance Transit is currently recruiting Transit Supervisors who find reward in leading and coaching a team of bus operators and dispatchers working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities. In this assignment, you will be supervising the day-to-day operations, such as overseeing scheduling and assignment of vehicles and personnel and conducting accident investigations. This is anexcellent opportunity to work with some of the best in the transit industry with an agency that has prided itself as a service focused organization to the community and the region for over 75 years.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: Three years in the operation of motor coaches, including one year of supervisory or lead experience.
License: A valid California Class B driver's license, current Department of Motor Vehicles Medical Certificate, and a current Verification of Transit Training Certificate.
Ideal Candidate:
In addition to the minimum qualifications, the ideal candidate will possess:- Public Transportation experience;
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of Department of Transportation, Transit Security Administration, and Federal Transportation Administration rules and regulations;
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office and other computer applications such as TrapezeOPs, CleverCAD, Cleverworks, FleetFocus;
- Excellent customer service skills;
- Ability to respond effectively in unplanned and emergency situations;
- Ability to administer policies, procedures, and rules;
- Ability to work with all levels within the organization;
- Experience with in-service training of bus operators;
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
HOW TO APPLY & EXAM PROCESS
Interested candidates must submit an online application and supplemental questionnaire at www.TorranceCA.Gov/Jobs. Application submissions will be accepted on a continuous basis until the positions are filled. First review of applications will be those received by Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at 5:30 p.m.
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 Test: Qualifying (Test dates are to be determined)
Performance Exam/Work Sample: weighted 50% (Test dates are to be determined)
Oral Exam: weighted 50% (Test dates are to be determined)
Inquiries about the position can be sent to Dietter Aragon, Transit Operations Manager, at DAragon@TorranceCA.Gov.SPECIAL NOTES
Applicants may apply every six months for this position.
Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact Human Resources.
As a condition of employment, candidates must pass a background check and a pre-employment medical examination.
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.
- Employer
- City of Torrance
- Phone
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310-618-2915
- Website
- http://www.TorranceCA.Gov/Jobs
- Address
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3231 Torrance Blvd.
Torrance, California, 90503
- Employer
- City of Torrance
- Phone
- 310-618-2915
- Website
- http://www.TorranceCA.Gov/Jobs
- Address
-
3231 Torrance Blvd.
Torrance, California, 90503
- TRANSIT SUPERVISOR Supplemental Questionnaire
- * QUESTION 1
- Please provide your highest level of education?
- QUESTION 2
- If other, please specify.
- * QUESTION 3
- Do you have supervisory or lead experience in a transit agency?
- * QUESTION 4
- If yes, please provide your years of experience in a lead or supervisor capacity?
- * QUESTION 5
- Do you have experience in a public transit agency?
- * QUESTION 6
- If yes, please provide your years of experience in a public transit agency.
- * QUESTION 7
- Do you have a valid California Class B Drivers' License?
- * QUESTION 8
- If no, do you possess a commercial bus operator driver's license from another state?
- * QUESTION 9
- If yes, please indicate the state you received the commercial driver's license. If no, please type N/A.
- * QUESTION 10
- Do you have a valid (not expired) Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Medical Certificate?
- * QUESTION 11
- If yes, indicate state. If no, type N/A.
- * QUESTION 12
- Do you have a valid (not expired) Verification of Transit Training Certificate (VTT)?
- * QUESTION 13
- Please list any other Transit certifications you have obtained. If none, please type N/A.
- * QUESTION 14
- Do you have experience training bus operators?
- * QUESTION 15
- If yes, briefly describe the type of training you have conducted. If no, please type N/A.
- * QUESTION 16
- Do you have experience in investigating and reviewing accidents?
- * QUESTION 17
- If yes, briefly describe your experience in investigating accidents. If no, please type N/A.
- * QUESTION 18
- Briefly describe your experience supervising the work of others.
- * Required Question