Motor Coach Operator Trainee

Motor Coach Operator Trainee

Join Big Blue Bus - We are looking for customer service and safety-minded Motor Coach Operators to join our growing team. Driving for Big Blue Bus can be a long-lasting career with company-covered benefits and training opportunities. Every day, Big Blue Bus connects thousands of people to new opportunities that await them. As a Motor Coach Operator, you will have a unique opportunity to enrich the lives of our customers, by ensuring they arrive safely and on time to their destinations. Further, you'll meet new people, be an ambassador for the City of Santa Monica, and experience growth opportunities at every stop! If you enjoy driving, seek real opportunities for career advancement, and are passionate about making a difference in the community, then we invite you to drive Blue.

A Motor Coach Operator operates a motor coach (bus) on an assigned route and schedule. In order to become a Motor Coach Operator, successful candidates must complete an eight-week formal training program as a Motor Coach Operator Trainee after which they are eligible to be promoted from a part-time Motor Coach Operator to a Motor Coach Operator. The training program is administered by the Santa Monica Department of Transportation. During the 8-weeks of training, the hourly rate is $22.50. Upon successful completion of the training program, the candidate will advance to the classification of part-time Motor Coach Operator at salary Step 1 ($26.78) and will serve a one-year probationary period.

Motor Coach Operator - Hourly Salary Step 1 : $26.78 Step 2 : $28.69 Step 3 : $30.60 Step 4 : $32.51 Step 5 : $34.43 Step 6 : $38.25

Participates in a formal classroom and motor coach operation training program. Motor Coach Operator Trainee is expected to successfully complete the training program as prescribed by the Santa Monica Big Blue Department to be eligible to become a Motor Coach Operator.

Works under close supervision of a Motor Coach Operator Training Coordinator.

Representative Duties

• Participates in a formal training program to learn techniques and safety procedures for operating a motor coach.
• Learns and observes traffic laws, vehicle code regulations, and appropriate safety rules and regulations.
• Learns pre-operation vehicle preparation and inspection procedures.
• Learns and practices defensive driving techniques.
• Follows department standards and procedures for maintaining motor coach appearance and cleanliness while in service.
• Operates wheelchair lift and bike rack equipment.
• Provides directions and information to the public concerning routes, schedules, and transfers.
• Makes stops announcements.
• Assists passengers, when needed.
• Prepares various reports, including detailed accident reports, daily operation reports, forms for lost articles, and witness / courtesy cards.
• Performs various duties related to fare collection, tariff acceptance, fare box reading and recording, and transfer issuance and receipt.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

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How to Apply :

All applicants must submit an online City application and required supplemental questions to be considered for this position. Please note, applications may be rejected if incomplete. Resumes, CVs and cover letters are not reviewed as part of the application screening process and should not be submitted.

Note : Upon offer of employment, candidates will be subject to a US Department of Transportation (DOT) pre-employment screen for alcohol and controlled substances set forth in DOT regulation 49 CFR Parts 40 and 655. Candidates will be required to provide written consent to obtain drug and alcohol testing records from all prior employers in the last two (2) years.

Required Documentation :

To receive consideration, you must submit a current copy of your K-4 or online driving record print-out from the Department of Motor Vehicles with your application. It must be a K-4 or online driving record print out obtained from the Department of Motor Vehicles office, Department of Motor Vehicles Kiosk or website. Printouts from other agencies such as AAA will not be accepted. "Current" is defined as being issued within 30 days of the date of your application submittal. All materials must be received in the Human Resources Department. Failure to do so will result in your application being disqualified.

The DMV online driving record can be obtained by clicking the website below :

https : / / www.dmv.ca.gov / portal / customer-service / request-vehicle-or-driver-records / online-driver-record-request / PLEASE NOTE : IF YOU SUBMITTED AN ONLINE DRIVING RECORD AND YOU ARE INVITED TO THE DEPARTMENT INTERVIEW, YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN AND PRESENT A K4 PRINTOUT FROM THE DMV AT THE TIME OF YOUR INTERVIEW. FURTHER MATERIALS / DOCUMENTS MAY BE REQUIRED THROUGHOUT THE PROCESS.

Note : Veterans' Preference points shall be applied to this entry level civil service position in accordance with the City of Santa Monica Human Resources Department guidelines. To be considered for Veterans' Preference points, you must submit a copy of your discharge papers (DD214) at the time of application.