Backhoe operator Jobs in Los angeles ca

Salary : See Position Description

Location : Los Angeles, CA

Job Type : Full-Time or Part-Time

Job Number : 2400018

Cabinet : OPERATIONS

Opening Date : 08 / 31 / 2024

Closing Date : 12 / 12 / 2024 5 : 00 PM Pacific

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit : SMART

Metro's mission is to provide a world-class transportation system that enhances the quality of life for all who live, work, and play within LA County.

Description

Under direct supervision, operates public transit buses, transports passengers, provides customer service, and performs safety inspections of bus equipment to assure their safe, efficient and on-time operation.

Salary Range : You'll earn $25.81 / hour, plus room to grow (top rate for part-time is $35.45 / hour and top rate for full-time is $42.57 / hour after 5+ years)

Other Info : Metro is a 24-hour / 7 day a week operation. You may be assigned to any Metro Operating Division within L.A. County and be assigned to any shift. This bulletin is posted to establish an Eligibility List for both part-time and full-time positions.

Examples of Duties

• Collects and counts fares, and transports passengers on public transit buses
• Knowledgeable about routes, transfer points, and fare structures for all lines assigned divisions
• Performs a complete pre-pull-out inspection of bus, safety checks equipment, and informs maintenance when adjustments or repairs are necessary; at completion of assignment
• Refers to and implements route maps, time schedules, and instructions for pull-outs, line service, pull-ins, and off-route trips
• Provides schedule, route, and fare information to passengers seeking assistance
• Operates wheelchair ramp and assists passengers with disabilities in boarding, riding, and alighting in a safe manner, which may include pushing a wheelchair up and down the ramp
• Secures wheelchairs of passengers with disabilities and clearly communicates the actions being taken
• Receives and transmits two-way radio messages involving accidents, emergencies, or criminal activities
• If promoted to Line Instructor / Mentor, instructs bus operator student trainees on all job duties and responsibilities
• Reports hazardous or dangerous conditions along bus route and at passenger loading zones, including such hazards as unusual traffic, road conditions, obstructions, construction, and potential criminal activity; alters route if required and approved
• Maintains an acceptable driving record and complies with all state and local traffic regulations and Metro policies and procedures
• Completes any reports as necessary or requested by division management
• Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out

May be required to perform other related job duties

Minimum Qualifications

A combination of education and / or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes :

Education

Experience

Certification / Licenses / Special Requirements

Essential Knowledge

Knowledge of (defined as a learned body of information that is required for and applied in the performance of job tasks)

Skill in (defined as the proficient manual, verbal, or mental utilization of data, people, or things)

Ability to (defined as a present competence to perform an observable behavior or produce an observable result)

Special Conditions

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions

Physical Effort Required

Metro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disability. Learn more about Metro does not deny participation in the application process to anyone with prior justice system involvement, in line with hiring practices.

Selection Procedure

Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.

Application Procedure

To apply, visit Metro's website at www.metro.net and complete an online Employment Application.

Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro location :

METRO Headquarters, Employment Office

One Gateway Plaza

Los Angeles, CA 90012

Telephone : (213) 922-6217 or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro.

All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5 : 00 p.m. on the closing date. Late applications will not be considered.

This job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.

LACMTA BENEFITS FOR FULL-TIME

LACMTA BENEFITS FOR PART-TIME OPERATORS

The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.

Are you current or former Metro employee?

Are you a current part-time Bus Operator with Metro requesting to go full-time or a full-time Bus Operator with Metro requesting to go part-time?

Have you interviewed within the last year for Metro pertaining to the Bus Operator recruitment?

Do you possess a valid driver license?

Have you held a valid driver's license for at least two years?

At the time of the application, are you at least 21 years of age?

Required Question