Lead Bus Driver. CITY OF CLOVIS, CALIFORNIA invites applications for the position of: An Equal Opportunity Employer

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CITY OF CLOVIS, CALIFORNIA invites applications for the position of: Lead Bus Driver An Equal Opportunity Employer SALARY: $21.37 - $25.97 Hourly $3,704.00 - $4,501.00 Monthly $44,448.00 - $54,012.

service and/or demand-response service; maintain drivers training records; provide technical training and evaluation of drivers to maintain their certifications; attend regional training meetings;

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS Positions in this class drive a public transit vehicle to provide public transportation in fixed-route service and/or demand-response service transit systems.

They provide special assistance to elderly, disabled, or other special needs riders. Incumbents are expected to maintain the time and/or appointment schedules of their route.

1 CITY OF CLOVIS, CALIFORNIA invites applications for the position of: Lead Bus Driver An Equal Opportunity Employer SALARY: $ $25.97 Hourly $3, $4, Monthly $44, $54, Annually OPENING DATE: 02/15/18 CLOSING DATE: 03/08/18 04:30 PM DESCRIPTION: DEFINITION Under general supervision, operate a public transit vehicle to provide public transportation by fixed-route service and/or demand-response service; maintain drivers training records; provide technical training and evaluation of drivers to maintain their certifications; attend regional training meetings; maintain terminal records for certification by Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and California Highway Patrol (CHP); act as a relief transit dispatcher; and perform related work as required. CLASS CHARACTERISTICS Positions in this class drive a public transit vehicle to provide public transportation in fixed-route service and/or demand-response service transit systems. Incumbent's pickup, transport, and drop off riders at locations based on fixed time and location schedule or by appointment. They provide special assistance to elderly, disabled, or other special needs riders. Incumbents are expected to maintain the time and/or appointment schedules of their route. Positions in this class perform work which has some variation and which allows or requires a limited range of choice in the application of defined methods or procedures. Incumbents work with independence in the field making decisions in accordance with established instructions. Incumbents receive thorough instructions when tasks are initially assigned and after training are expected to perform duties and exercise good judgment without constant supervision. Work performance is reviewed periodically. Incumbents are expected to refer to the supervisor for instruction those matters which do not fit a clear pattern. Incumbents are responsible for driver training and technical evaluations of transit drivers, maintaining training records, and developing education curriculum to meet relevant state and federal regulations. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Drives a motor coach on a general public fixed-route system and/or the demand response system transporting the general public, elderly, disabled, and other special needs riders as authorized to various locations from their homes or on a fixed route; selects effective routes; meets departure and arrival times as scheduled; provides for passenger comfort and safety including fastening safety belts; performs small errands including carrying packages, opening and locking doors, and escorting passenger to their destination; assists riders with route, fare, and transfer information; pre & post trips transit vehicles; fuels motor coach as needed/daily; observes that all fares are put into the farebox and deposits farebox at the end of the work day; operates lift equipment; operates a mobile radio; utilizes transit specific on-board technology

2 including but not limited to electronic fareboxes, passenger counters, mapping systems, scheduling software, and electronic pre-trip system, provides for passenger comfort and assists with safety measures; keeps vehicles clean and reports any mechanical defects; keeps necessary records and reports, and performs minor vehicle maintenance; receives and dispatches calls for service; reacts appropriately to passengers with physical challenges including cerebral palsy movements, epileptic seizures, hearing loss deficiencies, blind and limited sight constraints, and orthopedic limitations; assists and relives the transit dispatcher as needed; supervises at transit accident scenes and completes required paperwork; maintains driver training records to assure current licensing and certifications; provides technical training and evaluation of transit drivers, and attends regional training meeting; maintains terminal records for certification by DMV and CHP, and assists in the annual audit by DMV and annual CHP vehicle inspection; remove funds from vehicle fare box systems and replenish supplies needed in each bus such as maps, cleaning supplies, and transfer slips; and performs related work as required. TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS: LICENSE & CERTIFICATES REQUIRED Possession of a valid Class B California Driver's License with Passenger (P) endorsement, good driving record, and a Verification of Transit Training (VTT) certificate, a General Public Paratransit Vehicle (GPPV) certificate, and current First Aid and CPR Certificates. Completion of TSI Train the Trainer course or ability to obtain the certifications within six (6) months of hire. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Education: Completion of formal or informal education sufficient to assure the ability to read and write at the level required for successful job performance. Experience: Three (3) years of licensed experience in the operations of motor vehicles, and two (2) years of transit driver work experience and completion of the TSI Train the Trainer course or the ability to obtain the certification within six (6) months of hire. Desirable Experience: Computer literate with working knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS Strength: Medium work-lifting, carrying and/or pushing 75 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Physical activities include: kneeling, bending, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, up to and including the possibility of climbing a ladder to reach high windows for cleaning/defogging, assist elderly and disabled riders on the bus, push wheelchair riders to/from their home/destination as needed, securing the wheelchairs in the bus, and carrying multiple bags of groceries if necessary. SELECTION PROCESS Interested applicants must submit a completed City of Clovis employment application, supplemental questionnaire, and required certificates, a complete (Application Package) no later than 4:30 p.m. on March 8, 2018, to the City of Clovis Personnel Office. Applications must be submitted online at For additional questions, you may contact Personnel at (559) Brief resumes are welcome as a supplement to the City's standard application form; however, the application form and supplemental questionnaire must be filled out completely to be considered. You may attach your resume at the time of application submission to the attachment section of the application form or submit by fax or

3 hand delivery by the deadline date. A resume only may not be submitted in lieu of a completed employment application to be considered. Applicants may not attach any additional documents that are not required to their application or submit any other documents by mail, fax, or hand delivery. Veterans Preference Points may be provided if a DD Form 214, demonstrating qualifying service, is attached to the employment application at the time of application submission. Reasonable accommodation, when needed, for otherwise qualified candidates with disabilities, must be requested in writing at the time of application submission. Applicants will receive notification regarding the status of their application by or phone once the applications have been processed and reviewed. Applicants must meet each qualification for the position by the deadline date. All applications will be reviewed based on the necessary employment standards for the position. Those candidates who best meet the needs of the operations may be invited to participate in an oral examination that will be weighted 100%. Applicants receiving a passing score may be placed on an eligibility list for a period of up to one (1) year. Examinations and department interviews for the position will be administered in the City of Clovis. As determined by the City and at the City's expense, successful candidates shall be required to complete and pass a medical examination, a drug/alcohol screen, and a background investigation. Possession of a valid California driver's license and good driving record will be required prior to hire. Proof of citizenship or eligibility to work in the U.S. will be required at the time of hire. REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION The required certificates for the position must be attached before you submit your online employment application to the City of Clovis. The NEOGOV application site will allow you to attach documents to an application that you have already submitted however, the system will not allow the City of Clovis to view or print attachments after the online employment application has been submitted. If you do not attach the required certificates prior to submitting your online employment application you must submit the certificates by fax or hand delivery by the deadline date and time to be considered for the position. Failure to submit a completed (Application Package) will result in disqualification from the recruitment process. Applicants may not attach any other documents to their application or submit any other documents by mail, fax, or hand delivery. A complete (Application Package) contains the following six (6) documents: (1) Employment Application; (2) Supplemental Questionnaire; (3) Copy of a valid Verification of Transit Training (VTT) Certificate; (4) Copy of a valid General Public Paratransit Vehicle (GPPV) Certificate; (5) Copy of a current and valid First Aid Certificate; (6) Copy of a current and valid CPR Certificate. The examination may consist of questions relative to knowledge of provisions of the California Motor Vehicle Code applicable to the operation of vehicles used in transporting people; knowledge of safety requirements and hazards involved in operating a transit vehicle; operation of various transit vehicles; common physical limitations of aged and disabled people; basic computer terminal office methods and office software; simple record-keeping as a driver and trainer; basic math and English usage; workplace and driving safety precautions and procedures; training techniques sufficient to provide technical driving skills and to evaluate drivers; and basic vehicle accident investigation techniques. The examination may also contain questions regarding the ability to detect operating defects in transit vehicles; deal effectively and courteously with the general public; maintain vehicles in clean and safe condition; maintain simple records; design, create and deliver training session to bus operators as a group; communicate with clients having oral and auditory disabilities; operate a vehicle observing legal and defensive driving practices; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; establish and maintain effective relationships with those contracted in the course of work; assist the physically disabled with independent living skills; and provide technical assistance, training,

4 evaluation and certification of public transit drivers to meet state and federal regulations. This job flyer does not constitute a contract and its terms and conditions can change without notice. THE CITY OF CLOVIS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT: OUR OFFICE IS LOCATED AT: th Street Clovis, CA o: f: Job # LEAD BUS DRIVER MP An Equal Opportunity Employer Lead Bus Driver Supplemental Questionnaire * 1. Carefully complete your Application and Supplemental Questionnaire and submit by the final filing date as indicated on the job announcement. It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. You may attach a resume, but this cannot be used in lieu of completing an application. Follow the instructions below on how to submit a complete application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Include a minimum of ten (10) years of current and/or previous work experience. Begin with your most current work experience through the previous ten (10) years. If you are unable to include ten (10) years of current and/or previous work experience you must include any combination of work experience, academic or vocational school enrollment, and any periods of unemployment. The application may not contain any unexplained gaps in employment periods. Be sure to attach any required documents before submitting the application., I acknowledge and agree to the above statement. * 2. Please answer the following questions. This information is REQUIRED, as it will be used to initially determine minimum qualifications. For those applicants meeting the employment standards, this information will be critical in any subsequent competitive assessment to identify those applicants to be invited to continue in the examination process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of required supplemental responses. Please do not say, "see resume" or "see application" or your application and supplemental questionnaire will be deemed incomplete., I acknowledge and agree to the above statement. * 3. The information provided in your application must support your selected answers to the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. With the completion of this supplemental questionnaire, you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may disqualify you from being considered for this position., I acknowledge and agree to the above statement. * 4. What type of valid Driver License do you currently possess? Please do NOT attach a copy of your Driver's License at the time of application submission California Class A Driver License California Class B Driver License

5 California Class C Driver License Driver License in a State other than California California Driver's Permit C, B, or A ne * 5. Please list the expiration date MM/DD/YY of your current and valid Driver License. If you currently do not possess a valid Driver License, indicate "N/A". * 6. Do you possess a valid Passenger (P) Endorsement? (A Passenger (P) Endorsement enables a driver to operate passenger vehicles that can carry at least 16 passengers and is issued by the DMV) * 7. Do you possess a valid Verification of Transit Training (VTT) Certificate? (A Verification of Transit Training Certificate confirms that a driver has completed training hours and requirements to operate a transit bus and is issued by the DMV) * 8. Do you possess a valid General Public Paratransit Vehicle (GPPV) Certificate? (A General Public Paratransit Vehicle Certificate enables a driver to operate passenger vehicles that can carry at least 24 passengers and is issued by the DMV) * 9. Do you possess a valid and current First Aid Certificate? * 10. Do you possess a valid and current CPR Certificate? * 11. How long have you been driving as a licensed motor vehicle operator? (A licensed motor vehicle operator is an individual who possesses a Class C, B, or A Driver's License) Experience Less than 1 year 1 year to less than 2 years 2 years to less than 3 years 3 years or more * 12. How long have you been driving passengers as a valid transit driver? Experience Less than 1 year 1 year to less than 2 years 2 years to less than 3 years 3 years or more * 13. Describe your experience involving driving passengers as a transit driver which supports the work experience listed on the application and the number of years you have been driving passengers as a transit driver. Include employer(s) name, job title(s), dates of employment and hours worked per week. If no experience, indicate "N/A".

6 * 14. Describe the working knowledge you possess for each software program Word, Excel, and PowerPoint? If no experience, indicate "N/A". * 15. Required Documentation: The required certificates for the position must be attached before you submit your online employment application to the City of Clovis. The NEOGOV application site will allow you to attach documents to an application that you have already submitted however, the system will not allow the City of Clovis to view or print attachments after the online employment application has been submitted. If you do not attach the required certificates prior to submitting your online employment application you must submit the certificates by fax or hand delivery by the deadline date and time to be considered for the position. Failure to submit a completed (Application Package) will result in disqualification from the recruitment process., I have read and understand the requirement listed above. * 16. I acknowledge that if I am selected for the Lead Bus Driver position that as a condition of my employment I am required to complete and obtain TSI Train the Trainer course certifications within six (6) months of hire., I have read and understand the requirement listed above. * 17. I acknowledge that I must meet each qualification for the position at the time of application submission and must submit a complete (Application Package) no later than 4:30 p.m. on March 8, 2018, to be considered for the Lead Bus Driver position. A complete (Application Package) contains the following six (6) documents: (1) Employment Application; (2) Supplemental Questionnaire; (3) Copy of a valid Verification of Transit Training (VTT) Certificate; (4) Copy of a valid General Public Paratransit Vehicle (GPPV) Certificate; (5) Copy of a current and valid First Aid Certificate; (6) Copy of a current and valid CPR Certificate., I have read and understand the requirement listed above. * Required Question

CITY OF SUNNYVALE Department of Human Resources 505 West Olive Ave., Suite 200 Sunnyvale, CA 94086

Page 1 of 6 CITY OF SUNNYVALE Department of Human Resources 505 West Olive Ave., Suite 200 Sunnyvale, CA 94086 http://www.sunnyvale.ca.gov INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF: An Equal Opportunity