Motorcoach Operator ($5000 Hiring Incentive for CDL Holders)

Salary : $38,001.60 - $46,841.60 Annually

Location : Albuquerque, NM

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 2401608

Department : Transit

Division : TR-Bus Transportation Svcs

Opening Date : 04 / 15 / 2024

Closing Date : 5 / 31 / 2024 11 : 59 PM Mountain

Bargaining Unit : TR

Position Summary

Operate a Transit bus over an assigned route on a time schedule; pickup and transport passengers and discharge them at destination in a safe and courteous manner;

properly monitor fare collection; demonstrate appropriate public relation skills in public interactions.

This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug / alcohol testing.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks / duties performed by employees within this job classification.

Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements

• High School diploma or GED or successful completion of two (2) WorkKeys® Skills Assessments (listed below).
• One (1) year of experience in customer service dealing with the general public.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Possession of a valid driver's license for the past two (2) continuous years.
• Must provide a current driving record obtained within the last six (6) months.

In Lieu of the High School Diploma or GED, you may qualify for this position through passing Workkeys® assessments. Click here for information on how to schedule a Workkeys® assessment OR send an email to OR call (505) 768-3200.

The Workkeys® scores needed for this position are as follows :

• Workplace Documents Information with a minimum score of Level 4
• Graphic Literacy with a minimum score of Level 3

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS :

Additional requirements needed after successful completion of hire :

Possession of a valid City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.

Possession of a valid New Mexico Commercial Driver's License (CDL) class B with Passenger (P) endorsement within a two (2) week period from completion of City training.

Must be able to maintain CDL once obtained.

Must pass U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) physical exam and required drug testing.

Must successfully complete Motorcoach Operator training.

Preferred experience in business related driving in delivery / sales or in the transportation of passengers.

Preferred Knowledge

• Use of air brakes
• City streets and roads
• Operational characteristics of equipment relative to assigned vehicles
• Principles and practices of customer service
• Principles and procedures of record keeping
• Standard safety practices and potential hazards related to the operation of assigned vehicles

Preferred Skills & Abilities

• Learn the operations, services, and activities of a public transportation program
• Drive in adverse weather conditions
• Maintain proper certifications
• Complete required reports
• Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy
• Communicate clearly and concisely
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation

City of Albuquerque Employee Benefits

The City is committed to providing employees one of the most comprehensive and reasonably priced benefit packages available in New Mexico.

We hope that you will find the coverage offered provides you with the choices and options necessary to keep you and your family healthy and well.

The City offers regular, full-time and part-time employees the option of participating in a variety of group insurance plans.

Both Regular and Temporary (non-seasonal) employees participate in the state's retirement system.

Additional Benefit information is available by clicking on the links below.

Do you possess a High School Diploma, OR GED, OR if you took the WorkKeys Assessments, did you obtain the following scores?

Graphic Literacy - minimum score of Level 3 Workplace Documents Information - minimum score of Level 4?

Do you possess at least one (1) year of experience in customer service dealing with the general public?

Have you possessed a valid driver's license for the past two (2) continuous years?

Are you at least 18 years of age?

Do you possess business related driving experience in delivery / sales or in the transportation of passengers?

Required Question