Transit Operations Supervisor

Hourly Rate: $29.60 - $39.67 with benefit package 

Filing Deadline: Open Until Filled

DEFINITION

Under direction, provides day to day supervision and oversight of El Dorado Transit’s vehicle operator and dispatch operations functions; oversees all demand response scheduling, ensuring efficiency and productivity, and oversees all ADA requests and scheduling; regularly conducts monitoring duties associated with road vehicle operation supervision, vehicle trials, fare vault audits and daily vehicle inspection; oversees and ensures appropriate staff training; assists in policy and procedures implementation; and performs related duties as assigned.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

This is a full supervisory-level classification that exercises independent judgment on diverse and specialized transit services, needs and operational requirements, with significant accountability and ongoing decision-making responsibilities associated with the work. The incumbent organizes and oversees day-to-day transit vehicle operations and dispatch areas, and is responsible for providing highly technical support to the Operations Manager in a variety of areas. Performance of the work requires the use of considerable independence, initiative, and discretion within established guidelines. This class is distinguished from the Operations Manager in that the latter has full management and supervisory authority for planning, organizing, and directing the full scope of activities of the department.

Education and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, and two (2) years of transit vehicle operation experience at a level equivalent to El Dorado Transit’s classification of Transit Operator.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Possession of a valid California Class B driver’s license with a passenger endorsement and no air brake restriction; and maintain a safe driving record throughout employment.
• Possession of a Verification Transit Training (VTT) certification.
• Possession of or, ability to obtain within twelve (12) months from date of hire, a “Train-the-Trainer” certificate or, similar certification as required by El Dorado Transit.
• Possession of, or ability to acquire a valid First Aid certificate.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURES:

 It is the responsibility of the applicants to ensure delivery of the completed application to the El Dorado County Transit Authority office at 6565 Commerce Way, Diamond Springs, CA 95619 by the deadline. Postmarks are not acceptable. El Dorado County Transit Authority applications must be used. A current Department of Motor Vehicles official K-4 printout of your driving record must be given to El Dorado Transit to complete your application, upon being called for an interview. It must run no more than 60 days prior to the date of your application being received by Human Resources. Resumes may be attached but may not be substituted for any portion of the application. All complete applications will be reviewed and the most suitable, qualified applicants, based on the information provided on their application, will be invited to participate further in the examination process. Depending on the number of qualified candidates, the examination process may include application screening and/or oral interview. 

EL DORADO COUNTY TRANSIT AUTHORITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.