CDL Bus Operator Trainee

## Overview Come be a part of an amazing team working to move the people of the 6th largest growing county in the United States! **Additional perks and benefits that accompany full-time employment with DCTA:** ● Employee portions of Medical and Dental benefits are 100% paid by the employer. ● If you have utilized a Proportionate Retirement Program in the past, the service time transfers to DCTA's retirement system, TCDRS. The following systems apply: Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS), Employees Retirement System (ERS), Judicial Retirement System of Texas (JRS), Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), City of Austin Employees Retirement System (COAERS) ● Expanding time-off accruals: 12 days of vacation time accrued for the first year, increasing by one day each year, with a max of 17 days annually. Additionally, employees earn 12 days of sick time each year, 4 floating holidays, 9 fixed holidays, and the ability to earn two additional days off through the Wellness Program. ● Regional transit passes (bus and rail) for you and your immediate family. ● DCTA strives to continually improve our Servant Leadership culture. We pride ourselves in having an open, caring, and communicative community of employees, with the drive to help build each other up. ● Extensive Wellness Program, including several opportunities to volunteer with the agency, sporadic lunch and learn events, chair massages, the potential to earn two extra days off each year, and continual efforts to improve wellness throughout the agency. **\*\*\*DCTA is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer\*\*\*** ## Description **PURPOSE OF JOB** The CDL Bus Operator Trainee position is designed for individuals who do not currently hold a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and who will participate in DCTA's CDL licensing program in order to obtain the license and skills required to become a CDL Bus Operator. Trainees must attend and successfully complete required classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel training, obtain a Texas Class B CDL with Passenger (P), and successfully complete a probationary/training period as outlined below, in order to continue employment with DCTA as a CDL Bus Operator. Upon receipt of the CDL, completion of training, and release to revenue service, the Trainee's probationary period will be extended an additional ninety (90) days, consistent with Article 5, Section 5 of the Bus Operator Work Rules – Hours and Conditions of Employment, which provides that DCTA may "extend (up to 90 additional days) the probationary period" to evaluate an operator's "ability, competency, fitness and other qualifications." This is an extension of the original probationary period, not a separate probationary period. Upon successful completion of the licensing program, Trainees will transition into the CDL Bus Operator role and be expected to provide safe, reliable, courteous, and efficient transportation service for customers. Ensure a commitment to safety through consistent and professional behaviors in performance of job requirements. Demonstrate safety and customer service as fundamental values that guide all aspects of our work. Applicants must be available to work 7 days per week, including holidays and all shifts, and all hours when DCTA operates service. The position will function under the general supervision of the Director of Bus Operations and/or the Operations Manager and under the direct supervision of the Operations Supervisor(s). **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** The following duties are standard for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. **TRAINING PROGRAM DUTIES (CDL Bus Operator Trainee)** - Attend and successfully complete all required classroom coursework and behind-the-wheel training as scheduled by DCTA's CDL licensing program. - Obtain a Commercial Driver's License Permit (CLP), within up…