Driver Trainee

These positions are considered a gateway to improving your career and becoming a Transit Driver. The Driver Trainee positions are considered temporary because once you have successfully completed the training program and obtained your CDL-B with passenger endorsement, you will be transferred into a standard Transit Driver position. Our Transit Drivers are expected to be willing and able to learn and work on both the fixed route and origin to destination routes. **Essential Duties and Responsibilities** - Participate and successfully complete the Non-CDL to CDL Driver training program. This includes: - - Classroom work, involving online, instructor led and hands on training - Closed course driving - On the road driving with one of our trainers while there are not passengers on the bus - Department of Transportation testing to obtain a CDL-B learners permit. This must be done within 60 days of training. - Obtaining a valid CDL-B with passenger endorsement. This must be done in a maximum of 90 days. - Attendance is very important with this position. Since this is an allotted time training program, absences are highly discouraged and may result in your training ending prior to 90 days. Supervisory Responsibilities This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities. Competencies To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Intellectual - Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner - Works well in group problem solving situations - Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics - Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses - Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills Interpersonal - Interpersonal Skills - Maintains confidentiality - Listens to others without interrupting - Keeps emotions under control - Remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things - Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively, in English, in positive or negative situations - Listens and gets clarification - Responds well to questions - Participates in trainings - Written Communication - Writes, in English, clearly and informatively - Able to read and interpret written information - Teamwork - Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views - Gives and welcomes feedback - Contributes to building a positive team spirit Organization - Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO Policy - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences - Promotes a harassment-free environment - Ethics - Treats people with respect - Keeps commitments - Inspires the trust of others - Works with integrity and ethically - Upholds organizational values - Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures - Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time. - Supports organization’s goals and values - Supports affirmative action and respects diversity Self-Management - Motivation - Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles - Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities - Uses time efficiently - Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner - Reacts well under pressure - Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position - Accepts responsibility for own actions - Follows through on commitments - Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures - Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines - Reports potentially unsafe conditions - Uses equipment and materials properly - Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment - Changes approach or method to best fit the situation - Able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events - Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work, on time, and fulfills the shift - Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction - Takes responsibility for own actions - Keeps commitments **Qualifications** To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satis…