Bus Operator Hourly GEU
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Description of Work
THERE ARE CURRENTLY THREE (3) OPEN POSITIONS IN THIS CLASSIFICATION Pursuant to the Collective Bargaining Agreement with Teamsters Local 214- General Employees Unit, first preference to the filling of this vacancy is given to qualified employees who apply under the terms of Section 22 of the Agreement (please refer to Section 22). Non-bargaining unit County employees may apply, and may be considered if no bargaining unit employees are found eligible. NOTE: Employees in these positions will be scheduled for not more than twenty-four (24) hours per week . An employee in this class, under the general supervision of the Transit Supervisor, operates all transit vehicles in a safe and reliable manner for the Muskegon Area Transit System. A Bus Operator answers customer questions, reports problems to supervisory personnel, instructs new employees in the proper operation of vehicles and departmental procedures, drives transit vehicles for special charter operations, and performs related duties as required.
THERE ARE CURRENTLY THREE (3) OPEN POSITIONS IN THIS CLASSIFICATION
Pursuant to the Collective Bargaining Agreement with Teamsters Local 214- General Employees Unit, first preference to the filling of this vacancy is given to qualified employees who apply under the terms of Section 22 of the Agreement (please refer to Section 22). Non-bargaining unit County employees may apply, and may be considered if no bargaining unit employees are found eligible.
NOTE: Employees in these positions will be scheduled for not more than twenty-four (24) hours per week .
- An employee in this class, under the general supervision of the Transit Supervisor, operates all transit vehicles in a safe and reliable manner for the Muskegon Area Transit System. A Bus Operator answers customer questions, reports problems to supervisory personnel, instructs new employees in the proper operation of vehicles and departmental procedures, drives transit vehicles for special charter operations, and performs related duties as required.
Required Minimum Entrance Qualifications
- 1. Have regular status as a Muskegon County employee; AND 2. Meet the following minimum qualifications: Required Experience and Training 1. Be a high school graduate or have a certificate of completion of the General Educational Development (GED) test. 2. Have a minimum of five (5) years driving experience. 3. Have a valid driver's license. 4. Have an excellent driving record which satisfies the following characteristics: a. Demonstrates a pattern of safe and lawful motor vehicle operation. b. Less than five (5) points on driving record. c. No record of impaired driving or driving under the influence offenses. d. No more than one accident which resulted in a violation in the past five (5) years. Additional Requirements As a condition of continued employment, employees in this class are required to possess and maintain a Michigan Commercial Driver's License with BP endorsements within forty-five (45) days after hire and continually thereafter, and to comply with federally-mandated drug and alcohol testing programs.
- 1. Have regular status as a Muskegon County employee; AND
- 2. Meet the following minimum qualifications:
Required Experience and Training
1. Be a high school graduate or have a certificate of completion of the General Educational Development (GED) test.
2. Have a minimum of five (5) years driving experience.
3. Have a valid driver's license.
4. Have an excellent driving record which satisfies the following characteristics:
a. Demonstrates a pattern of safe and lawful motor vehicle operation. b. Less than five (5) points on driving record. c. No record of impaired driving or driving under the influence offenses. d. No more than one accident which resulted in a violation in the past five (5) years. Additional Requirements
As a condition of continued employment, employees in this class are required to possess and maintain a Michigan Commercial Driver's License with BP endorsements within forty-five (45) days after hire and continually thereafter, and to comply with federally-mandated drug and alcohol testing programs.
Physical Conditions / Work Location
- Physical Activities Employees in this class must be in good physical condition such to allow for light physical work activity involving bending, stooping, and prolonged sitting with considerable pushing and pulling of arm and leg controls. Drivers must be physically able to move and assist wheelchair patrons on and off vehicles, and properly secure wheelchair users. In case of an accident or emergency, a driver may be required to remove passengers from the bus, particularly if the passenger is disabled. Environmental Conditions Employees in this class operate County Transit vehicles in a variety of weather conditions.
Additional Information
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Evaluation Content
Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check, depending on the nature and assignment of the position. When such check is conducted the promotion or transfer is contingent upon the results of the criminal background check.
Benefits
- Bargaining unit employees will be eligible for County benefits three (3) calendar months after date of hire into a permanent position and upon successful completion of the probationary period.
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