Metro Transit Part-Time Weekend-Holiday Bus Operator

Metropolitan Council
US - Minnesota - Minneapolis
May 17, 2024

Salary: $27.59 Hourly

Location : Various locations in Minneapolis and St. Paul, MN

Job Type: Part-Time

Job Number: 2024-00168

Division: Metro Transit

Department: Oper Instr & Dev Ctr-Bus Trans

Opening Date: 04/29/2024

Closing Date: 5/29/2024 11:59 PM Central

WHO WE ARE

The pay rate increases until you reach the top of the pay range.

We provide resources to study for the Commercial Learner's Permit test.

The starting hourly wage rate is $27.59/hour. After one year of employment, your hourly wage rate will increase per the ATU contract.

FOR THIS POSITION, THE HIRE DATES WILL BE:

June 22, 2024
September 14, 2024

WE OFFER A HIRING BONUS

$5000 Hiring Bonus for current Commercial Driver's License (CDL) holders with Passenger endorsement and no Air Brakes restriction

$2500 after training completion
$2500 after probation completion (6 months)

$3000 Hiring Bonus for all other licensed drivers

$1500 after training completion
$1500 after probation completion (6 months)

Metro Transit is currently seeking Bus Operators who are dedicated, career-oriented individuals with strong interpersonal and customer service skills who enjoy interacting with and serving the public. Our commitment to the safety for bus operators is a priority. We offer and provide you with the necessary safety and protective equipment.

This position is eligible for benefits 30 days after starting. To learn more about the benefits being offered click here

Metro Transit is one of the country's largest transit systems that employs more than 3,000 people, and prior to COVID-19, provided more than 80 million rides a year through an integrated network of buses, light rail and commuter trains, as well as resources for those who carpool, vanpool, walk or bike in the Twin Cities. Metro Transit is a division of the Metropolitan Council, the regional government for the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area . More information about the Metropolitan Council is on our website.

We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

What you would do in this job

Perform pre-trip bus inspections inside and outside the bus.
Safely operate the bus according to pre-determined routes and schedules.
Provide courteous service to all customers by greeting passengers and answering questions concerning fares, schedules and other general concerns and inquiries.
Ensure the safe boarding and timely transportation of riders.
Complete forms and paperwork such as operating and accident/incident reports.
Call out street names while driving per ADA requirements.
Perform other related duties as needed or assigned.

Training Schedule - Part Time Weekend/Holiday Bus Operators
Training is fully paid and is typically 8 hours a day from 7:00AM to 3:00PM on Saturdays and Sundays. Training will take approximately 15-16 weeks. Once you have successfully completed the training, you will be assigned to a bus garage. Work locations and schedules are assigned based upon bus operator seniority and the needs of each garage.

Optional:Weekday training is available, Monday-Friday, during business hours. There is one day you will be expected to train in the early morning hours and another day for nighttime training. These hours are to be determined by the Instructors.

Weekend/Holiday Part-Time Bus Operators
The work schedule includes weekends and holidays and can start as early as 12:01 a.m. on Saturday and can go as late as 3 a.m. Monday and all holidays.

What education and experience are required for this job (minimum qualifications)

License Requirements Must have been actively driving with a valid driver's license (class A, B, C or D) for the past five years.

Desired Licensing Requirements Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License with General Knowledge, Passenger Endorsement, and Air Brakes (no restriction to Air Brakes). Qualified candidates with these licensing endorsements will be considered first.

If you do not have a Commercial Driver's License or need to add one or more of the following three endorsements (General Knowledge, Air Brakes and Passenger) to your current Commercial Driver's License, you may be hired into our "Week Zero" program where you study for and take your Commercial Learner's permit test outside of the weekend training days. If you choose to participate in this program, you will receive electronic study materials that will be sent to your email address from our Workforce Development Team. In addition to studying for the permit test on your own, you can choose to attend paid study sessions outside of the regular weekend training dates. Attending these study sessions is voluntary.

Driving Record:

No more than two (2) moving violations and/or suspensions within the past three (3) years.
No suspensions, longer than 90 days, within the past three (3) years.
No revocations or withdrawals of license within the past three (3) years.

Candidates will be automatically disqualified if they have any of the following driving related convictions within the past ten (10) years:

DWI/DUI
Careless or Reckless Driving
Inattentive Driving (talking or texting on your phone, eating and drinking, talking to people in your vehicle, fiddling with the stereo, entertainment, or navigation system - anything that takes your attention away from the task of safe driving.)
Open Bottle
Leaving the scene of an accident
Committing a felony while operating a motor vehicle
Refusing to comply with implied consent
Violating state or local law (other than parking violations) arising in connection with a fatal accident

Language Literacy:

Ability to read, write and speak English to learn training materials, communicate with customers and write reports.

What you can expect from us:

We offer the opportunity to make a difference and positively influence the Twin Cities metropolitan area.
We encourage our employees to develop their skills through on-site training opportunities.
We offer opportunities for career advancement.
We provide a competitive salary, and excellent medical, dental and retirement benefits.

Additional information

Union/Grade: Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1005 (ATU) / Grade 45
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Safety Sensitive: Yes. Subject to random DOT drug tests.

What your work environment would be:
You would work both inside and outside in varying weather and environmental conditions. One-third to two-thirds of the time you would work near moving parts or equipment, vibrations and around toxic or caustic chemicals, fumes, or airborne particles. The typical noise level for t.

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