Jobs at Community Transit (Now Hiring) — 4 open

Overview

THIS IS AN INTERNAL POSTING ONLY!

Term Limited Coach Operator Instructors OR Current Coach Operators Only

Posting closes on July 7th at 11:59PM

 

Community Transit is seeking a Full Time Coach Operator Instructor to train and develop new and existing Coach Operators. This position is responsible for delivering effective classroom instruction, and behind-the-wheel training. May conduct same or parts of the same training for other employees as assigned.

 

Essential Duties

1. Principally responsible for conducting training for coach operators, coach operator trainees. May conduct same or parts of the same training for other employees as assigned.2. Provide both classroom and driving education.3. May assist in researching, developing, preparing, and maintaining instructional materials and training aids, as assigned.4. May assist in setting training schedules.5. Evaluate and audit employee skill development, such as annual coach operator evaluations, post-accident training, etc.6. Prepare written, practical, and oral exams as appropriate.7. Assess training needs, make recommendations to management.8. Create and maintain related documentation.9. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be either a current Term Limited Community Transit Coach Operator Instructor OR a Community Transit Coach Operator with at least three years of experience in this role at Community Transit. (One-year previous bus/driving instruction experience may be considered as substitute for one year at Community Transit). 
• One year experience working with a PC using word processing and email functions.
• Hold a valid WA State driver’s license and CDL Class B (with passenger endorsement and airbrake restriction lifted).
• Valid DOT Medical Certification.
• No more than one moving violation within the last five years.
• No more than one preventable accident within the last three years. (When employed as a coach operator)
• No written disciplinary action within the last three years.
• An excellent and reliable attendance record for the last three years.
• Ability to work varied shifts and days with overtime as required.

 

Working Conditions

 

Your work will be performed both indoors in an office or classroom environment and outside the office in a transit coach while training drivers. You will be required to move throughout and between different buildings and may need to complete tasks in noisy environments.  You will be required to lift and carry training materials and supplies up to 20 pounds. Conducting presentations and on road training will require standing and walking for sustained periods. 

 

Other

 

This position is considered safety-sensitive under the U.S. Department of Transportation and is subject to drug and alcohol testing under both DOT and Community Transit authority  

APPLICATION PROCESS

• Apply on-line at www.communitytrans.org/employment/opportunities
• Applications must be complete, and all supplemental questions must be answered.  A cover letter is not required.
• Current resume is required
• Incomplete, late or external candidate applications will not be considered. 
• Applicants who meet minimum requirements may be scheduled for a tests and interviews to demonstrate knowledge and skills required at entry 
• Applicants for this job may be considered for other openings up to six months after the date this position is filled

 

Employee Benefits: Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance. Employees participate in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) and have the option to enroll in the agency’s deferred compensation plan.  In addition to WA Paid Sick Leave, employees in this position, accrue nineteen (19) days of Paid Time Off (152 hours) in their first year and receive nine (9) paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Full list of all benefits and details can be found here.

 

This position is safety-sensitive and subject to drug and alcohol testing under DOT and Community Transit Authority.

 

 Note:  If you have a family member, or share the same living quarters of a current Community Transit employee, please let your Human Resources Recruiter know as your eligibility for this position may be affected.   

 

Community Transit provides a tobacco-free and drug-free work environment.  As a recipient of federal funds, Community Transit is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on any basis prohibited by Federal, State or Local law.  We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.   EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, protected veteran status or disability.

 

Community Transit Instructors are represented by the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local #1576.