Suburban Board Coach Operator

Company: Monterey-Salinas Transit District
Location: Salinas
Posted on: March 5, 2025

Job Description:

SUBURBAN BOARD COACH OPERATOR

Salary Range: $22.53-$27.66 (Non-Exempt) Posting Date: January 22, 2025
Filing Deadline: Open until filled
Excellent Benefits CalPERS Retirement, 125 Cafeteria Plan offering, AFLAC supplemental benefits. A signing bonus of $500.00
when you pass operator training. Successful candidates will receive additional bonuses upon reaching year 1 and year 2 of
employment.

JOB SUMMARY & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
* Under supervision drive a minibus or vehicles with a capacity for 21 passengers or less in scheduled passenger service.
* Operates vehicle in transit service in a safe manner.
* Collects fares; provides information, inspects, and reports safety or mechanical defects aboard vehicle.

KNOWLEDGE & ABILITY
Ability to deal with all kinds of people in a positive and pleasant manner; read time-tables, maps, and other written instructions; write
brief reports; collect fares and cash; work unusual hours; converse with public effectively; familiarity with MST service area; ability to
obtain Class B driver's license.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
Graduation from high school or GED equivalent; minimum of one to two years in a job with regular contact with the public, previous
bus driving experience helpful but not required. Clean driving record: licensed driver, 5 years preferred; must possess a valid
California driver's license at time of application and meet all qualifications specified by the State of California for a Class B Driver's
License; In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, must be prepared to offer documents to support
employment eligibility; desire to work with the public. Safe driving criteria, as well as the number of DMV points within a prescribed
timeframe, are used to determine if an application may be considered for further processing.

IF HIRED
Must pass a post offer pre-employment drug screening and pre-employment background check as well as a DMV required physical
examination; obtain a Class B instruction permit with air-brakes certification and passenger endorsement, or possess a valid Class B
license, participate in random drug and alcohol testing as mandated by the Department of Transportation. Ability to show proof of a
COVID vaccination.

SIGN ON BONUS- New employees who have successfully passed and completed the MST Training Program will receive a $500.00 sign
on bonus. After the completion of 1000 hours in step 1, you will receive $1000.00, and after working 2000 hours in step 2 you will
receive $2000.00

BENEFITS & PERKS
MST offers PPO, HMO, and Kaiser (plan availability dependent upon where you reside) in addition to Delta Dental and Vision plans.
MST also offers a Flex Spending Account (FSA), Aflac and 457 Supplemental Insurance Plans. MST is also a part of the California Public
Employees Retirement System. Along with the exceptional benefits package, MST offers Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Coach
Operator Uniform Allowance, Safety, Attendance and various employee recognition awards, Free Transportation for Eligible
Dependents such as Spouse, Parents and Children up to age 26. Retired Employees will receive a Free Lifetime Transportation Bus
Pass. Lastly, pay increases are in accordance with the Amalgamated Transit Union Collective Bargaining Agreement (ATU).

FILING
The minimum qualifications as stated on this job announcement represent only the basic requirements of the position. Meeting the
minimum qualifications does not guarantee that a candidate will be invited to participate in other segments of the selection process.
Applications received after the deadline may be reviewed and kept on file for up to six months for future consideration. Applications
may be obtained from our Administrative Offices, 19 Upper Ragsdale Drive, Suite 200, Monterey, or by visiting MST online at
http://www.mst.org. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. A Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) printout
dated within 30 days, must be submitted with the completed application. Applicants who have resided in California less than five (5)
years must obtain a copy of their driving record from their previous state of residence. SUBMIT COMPLETED APPLICATIONS TO:
Monterey-Salinas Transit, Attention: Human Resources, 19 Upper Ragsdale Drive, Suite 200, Monterey, CA 93940 or electronically
through MST's online application at http://www.mst.org.

ADA
Candidates who qualify under protection of the Americans with Disabilities Act and require a reasonable accommodation for
applicant testing and/or examination, should notify the MST Human Resources at least one week prior to being scheduled for
assessment. Full job descriptions with the physical, environmental, and mental requirements are available upon
request.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

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