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SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE AND OFFICIAL 10-YEAR (H6) DMV PRINTOUT ARE REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION   Upon successful completion of training, assignments will be made as Community Bus Services, Fixed Route (FR) or Light Rail (LR) Operator positions based on District needs EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS   Community Bus Services (CBS) Operator : On a daily basis, performs visual vehicle inspections and reports any mechanical problems or defects of assigned vehicle prior to departure. Picks up and discharges passengers at designated bus stops or as directed by Dispatch. Collects fares and transfers, issues transfers, and inspects passes for validity. Provides information to passengers regarding District’s transit system. Operates wheelchair lift when necessary and secures passengers’ wheelchairs to restraining devices to stabilize wheelchairs during trip. Operates 2-way radio and Mobile Data Computers (MDC’s) to communicate with Dispatch to report accidents, emergencies, schedule delays, equipment failure and/or unusual circumstances. Completes written reports on accidents or other unusual incidents in an accurate and timely manner. Maintains order on the CBS vehicles.   Fixed Route (FR) Operator : Operates District coaches over fixed routes in accordance with the designated schedule to transport passengers. Performs visual inspections and reports any mechanical problems or defects. Picks up and discharges passengers at designated bus stops; collects fares and transfers and provides information to passengers; issues transfers, inspects passes for validity; operates wheelchair lift when necessary, and secures passengers’ wheelchairs during trip; operates two-way radio to communicate with radio control to report accidents, emergencies, schedule delays, or equipment failure; completes written reports on accidents or other unusual incidents, and maintains order on the coaches.   Light Rail (LR) Operator: Operates Light Rail vehicle in accordance with safe driving practices, P.U.C. rules and state DMV regulations; and District operating policies and procedures; operates radio; enters announcements into automated system, follows prescribed route and schedules; operates route selector boxes and switches incident/accident reporting. Performs customer service activities; assists passengers with directions, information, rules, and regulations; assists boarding/exiting passengers; assists with utility carts, strollers, luggage, and other belongings; assists passengers who need special assistance; provides general route and transfer information.   MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS   Education: Graduation from high school or equivalent.   Experience: Two (2) years of customer service experience that includes providing information and/or assistance directly to the public OR 1 year of previous transit operator experience. Licenses/Certifications: Must possess a valid Driver’s License at the time of application and have a satisfactory driving record as defined by the District. Must have ability to obtain a valid California Class B Driver’s Permit with endorsement(s) prior to the start of employment. Other Requirements: Three (3) years of verifiable driving experience; must be 21 years of age; must have the ability to pass pre-employment physical/drug screen and Department of Justice criminal background check; must have a verifiable work history and pass employment reference check. Must comply with drug and alcohol testing provisions for safety-sensitive employees as required by the FTA, Department of Transportation (49 CFR, Parts 40 and 655). (See job descriptions for complete list of special requirements, licenses and/or certificates.)   Candidates must submit an official 10-year (H6) DMV printout at time of application, dated no more than ten (10) days prior to the date you submit your application, in order to be considered. Only official DMV printouts issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles are acceptable. Online DMV printout will not be accepted. 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 examination segments of the selection process. An employment application, supplemental questionnaire and official DMV printout, as outlined above, is required for this position. Applications, supplemental questionnaires, job announcements, and copies of the complete job description are available at 2810 O Street, Sacramento, CA 95816, or through our website at www.sacrt.com .   Completed employment application, supplemental questionnaire and official 10-year (H6) DMV printout, as outlined above, must be submitted to the Human Resources Department not later than Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. RT does not accept e-mail applications or on-line applications. RT will not process incomplete applications. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of an application, but may be included with the application . For more information on benefits, a summary sheet is available from the Human Resources Department. The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment process to accommodate candidates with disabilities. For more information, contact the Human Resources Department at (916) 556-0298.   RT is an Equal Opportunity Employer EOE - Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans.   All classifications fall under the ATU, Local 256 Collective Bargaining Unit

SUPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE AND OFFICIAL 10-YEAR (H6) DMV PRINTOUT ARE REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION BRIEF DESCRIPTION The purpose of this position is to conduct training with new and veteran SacRT operators to maximize customer service and the safe and proper operations of fixed route services in accordance with Federal, State and local laws as well as SacRT policies and procedures. This is done through development of training concepts, instructions materials and facilitated classroom instruction of Federal, State and local laws, rules, and regulations related to obtaining and maintaining a Commercial Driver’s License with Airbrake and Passenger endorsements, defensive driving techniques, SacRT standard operating procedures and policies, and accurate record keeping. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Training: Develops and implements training, including curriculum, lesson plans, and all training materials and testing; updates instructional procedures and program content as needed; conducts training for newly hired and veteran bus operators and other SacRT employees requiring a commercial driver’s license; schedule, organize, and coordinate employee development and training events and programs; coordinate the assembly and production of instructional and educational material. Provide training and testing for bus maintenance and transportation employees, and supervisors required to obtain and maintain a commercial driver’s license; Develops and presents ongoing Verification of Transit Training (VTT) for existing bus operators and other commercially licensed employees who need to maintain VTT status; Provide operator post-accident refresher training, annual refresher training, line ride checks, customer service training, and new equipment training; conducts refresher training for operators returning from long term absences or following a preventable accident; Provides customized training as requested by transit operating divisions. Curriculum Design and Development : Assists with developing training and designing orientation programs, implementing and monitoring the effectiveness of training, consulting with departments on specialized training, assessing the needs of training for the District, formulating routine training plans and instructional methodologies, selecting basic training aids, examples, manuals, and visual aids, developing training evaluating standards and procedures, and maintaining knowledge on all transit equipment in order to train personnel. Tracking and Monitoring : Maintains complete and accurate documentation on all facets of training and testing for each student as required and mandated by State and Federal law; Tracks and reports information by reviewing employee training records for current licenses, certificates, and renewals, maintaining records of mandatory training, maintaining up to date training files on all safety sensitive personnel, checking all files for up to date medical, and commercial driver’s license certificates, maintaining motor vehicle notices, keeping records of employees who receive defensive driving class and DOT drugs/alcohol class for new operators, and advising employees as needed for training purposes. Measure/Monitor Employee Success: Conducts follow-up checks on existing operators and supervisors to assess the maintenance of all state and federal laws, rules, and regulations, defensive driving techniques, district standard operating procedures and policies, and accurate record keeping; determines if additional remedial training is required; monitors progress of trainees and provides periodic counseling and progress evaluation; Acts as CA DMV designated examiner in the testing and certification of bus operators ensure commercial vehicle license testing of new operators; performs ride checks during new operator probation period and in-service checks for veteran operators experiencing problems with routes, running time, or passengers; evaluates and recommends termination of trainees during training or probationary period; evaluates new equipment and changes in existing equipment and incorporates it into training curriculum. Training Administration : Prepares documents and correspondence by researching and compiling training information, preparing reports, creating routine reports, reviewing vehicle pull notices, analyzing and assessing training needs, and informing department heads on status of employees; may participate in special projects related to transit operations; Representing the District, observing and analyzing work practices, acting as a liaison between trainees and management, promoting safe practices and safety campaigns, and coordinating with staff and other departments on bus operation training requirements, programs, schedules. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education: Associate's degree, diploma or equivalent from an accredited college, in Education, Business Administration, Adult Education/Training or a related field. Additional directly related experience beyond the minimum requirement may substitute for the required education based on the ratio of one and a half (1.5) years of experience for each (1) year of education. Experience: Two (2) years of experience developing and facilitating education programs, computer-based training and/or employee development programs PLUS either: 5 years as a bus operator in a Type 1 vehicle with air brakes; or 2 years as a bus operator in a Type 1 vehicle with air brakes AND 1 year as a State of CA authorized delegated behind the wheel trainer of the appropriate class. Special Requirements: Must possess a valid drivers’ license at time of application, with the ability to obtain and maintain a valid California Class B driver’s license with passenger and air brake endorsement(s). Must have satisfactory driving record. Must have the ability to obtain and maintain the minimum required certification to be an instructor in the State of California for transit bus training as well as the TSI Instructors Course for Transit Trainers and VTT certificate. Must comply with drug and alcohol testing provisions for safety-sensitive employees as required by the FTA, Department of Transportation (49 CFR, Parts 40 and 655). Candidates must submit an official 10-year (H6) DMV printout, dated June 14, 2018, or thereafter, at time of application in order to be considered. Only official DMV printouts issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles are acceptable. Online DMV printout will not be accepted. Proof of required education beyond high school, such as college transcripts, diplomas, and/or certificates must be submitted at the time of application, if not substituting experience for the education requirement. 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 examination segments of the selection process. An employment application, supplemental questionnaire, official 10-year (H6) DMV printout and proof of education, as outlined above, are required for this position. Applications, supplemental questionnaires, job announcements, and copies of the complete job description are available at 2810 O Street, Sacramento, CA 95816, or through our website at www.sacrt.com . Completed employment application, supplemental questionnaire, official 10-year (H6) DMV printout, and proof of education, as outlined above, must be submitted to the Human Resources Department not later than Wednesday, July 11, 2018, at 5:00 p.m. RT does not accept e-mail applications, on-line applications, or late applications regardless of postmark. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of an application, but may be included with the application. For more information on benefits, a summary sheet is available from the Human Resources Department. The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment process to accommodate candidates with disabilities. For more information, contact the Human Resources Department at (916) 556-0298.   RT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. This position falls under the AFSCME Collective Bargaining Unit.

JOB SUMMARY This classification is primarily responsible for performing tasks in the following areas: Radio Dispatch; Telephone Requests for Route Deviation; Data Entry into Scheduling Software; Customer Service; Supervisory Responsibility over CBS Operators and In-Service Vehicles; CBS Data Collection and Tracking. Work mainly involves having primary responsibility for full-time supervision of CBS Operators and in-service vehicles, including controlling routes via radio, taking telephone requests for route-deviations, hiring/firing, and corrective action. This class works under direction regarding the scope and approach to projects or assignments, but procedures and techniques are left to the discretion of the employee. This class provides direct and/or indirect supervision to lower level personnel.   EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS  Coordinate and supervise Operators via two-way radio and Mobile Data Computer (MDC), including detouring and deviating vehicles from normal routes, coordinating incidents and accidents with Transportation Supervisors in the field, relaying messages and transfer requests, ensuring on-time performance. Take customer requests over the telephone for route deviations; analyze and communicate to customer whether request can be granted or not; provide customer with any available options; enter requests into Flex-route scheduling software; ensure deviation request is communicated via MDC or radio to Operator; intake customers’ questions, concerns and/or complaints over the telephone, advising customer of status; oversee and record Operators’ sign-on and sign-off times; track all paperwork to be completed and turned in, including, but not limited to time sheets, vacation requests, accident/incident reports, courtesy cards, transfer books, route deviations, detours, on-time performance, missed trips, road calls and passenger counts; counsel operators and apply lower-level discipline according to Departmental procedure and negotiated labor agreement; recommend higher-level discipline to management; and coordinate vehicle services with Bus Maintenance to maintain scheduled operations. Other duties as assigned.   MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS   Education: High School diploma or GED.   Experience: Two years of dispatching work experience preferably within the public transit industry including deviated fixed-route type service.   Special Requirements, Licenses and/or Certifications: Must possess a valid California Driver’s License at time of application. Must comply with drug and alcohol testing provisions for safety sensitive employees as required by the FTA, Department of Transportation (49 CFR, Part 655).   Candidates must submit a current and official 10-Year (H6) DMV printout, dated June 7, 2018, or thereafter, at time of application in order to be considered. Only official DMV printouts issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles are acceptable. Online DMV printout will not be accepted.   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 examination segments of the selection process. Final candidates must pass a pre-employment DOT drug test, physical examination and reference check. An employment application, supplemental questionnaire and an official 10-Year (H6) DMV printout, as outlined above, are required for this position. Applications, supplemental questionnaires, job announcements, and copies of the complete job description are available at 2810 O Street, Sacramento, CA 95816, or through our website at www.sacrt.com .  Completed employment application, supplemental questionnaire, and an official 10-Year (H6) DMV printout, as outlined above, must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than Wednesday, June 20, 2018, at 5:00 p.m. RT does not accept e-mail applications, on-line applications, or late applications regardless of postmark. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of an application, but may be included with the application. For more information on benefits, a summary sheet is available from the Human Resources Department. The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment process to accommodate candidates with disabilities. For more information, contact the Human Resources Department at (916) 556-0298. RT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans.   This position falls under the AFSCME Local 146 Collective Bargaining Unit.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION   BRIEF DESCRIPTION The purpose of this position is to ensure the District’s financial record keeping is free from material misstatement and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and that the District’s assets are properly safeguarded. This is accomplished by utilizing established policies and procedures, reviewing, interpreting, and implementing new accounting authoritative guidance, reviewing new agreements/contracts for financial impact, preparing internal and external financial reporting, and overseeing the daily cash management process, receivable collection process, and other finance related activities to ensure appropriate accountability of District monies.   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Prepares, reviews, reconciles, and processes various accounting documents such as journal vouchers, billings, cash receiving reports, and other miscellaneous documents. Ensures proper billing and collection of operating funds, records and reconciles daily cash activities, performs general bookkeeping activities. Performs month-end closing activities including but not limited to reconciliation of various balance sheet and cash accounts. Resolve adjustments and discrepancies within agency records. Enters and maintains data for reporting and tracking purposes; assists in the preparation of various financial statements and reports. Identifies and locates accounting data by researching accounts and related source documents; prepares summaries of account transactions, balances and supporting documents; Comply with internal controls and documented processes and procedures, while also assisting with maintaining and updating accounting policies and procedures. Prepares daily summary reports of transactions and other reports and worksheets by reviewing the general ledger system and assists with year-end audit by preparing audit papers in a supporting role. Conducts administration, record keeping, procedures, and processes of specific projects or programs by carrying out required processes and procedures and creating necessary forms and reports. Ensure daily deposit slip agrees to summary reports provided by external departments including, but not limited to, Customer Service, CBS, and the Revenue Center. Provide daily cash deposit report to Accounting.   MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration or a closely related field. Substitution of experience for the required education is not accepted. Experience: A minimum of two (2) years of professional accounting experience. Experience at a Certified Public Accounting (CPA) firm preferred, but not required. Proof of required education beyond high school, such as college transcripts, diplomas, licenses and/or certificates must be submitted at the time of application.   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 examination segments of the selection process. An employment application, supplemental questionnaire and proof of education, as outlined above, are required for this position. Applications, supplemental questionnaires, and job announcements are available at Human Resources, 2810 O Street, Sacramento, CA 95816, or through our website at www.sacrt.com .   Completed employment application, supplemental questionnaire and proof of education, as outlined above, must be submitted to the Human Resources Department not later than Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. RT does not accept e-mail applications, on-line applications, or late applications regardless of postmark. RT will not process incomplete applications. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of an application, but may be included with the application. For more information on benefits, a summary sheet is available from the Human Resources Department. The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment process to accommodate candidates with disabilities. For more information, contact the Human Resources Department at (916) 556-0298.   RT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans.