About the Department

Under general supervision, the Transportation Services Officer operates a 22-person passenger bus; provides safe and prompt transportation for senior citizens and disabled persons; and performs related work as required.

Position Duties

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the class.  

• The listed tasks are essential for this position and may include, but are not limited to, the following: Assist passengers in and out of the bus as required; operate a hydraulic lift for disabled passengers; safely transport passengers to various locations; operate a two-way radio to maintain close communication with staff; perform custodial maintenance to vehicles; display courteous and professional behavior toward the passengers and staff; and observe all traffic and City rules and regulations. May be required to work shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Training/Experience: 

• Requires a high school diploma or GED
• Previous experience transporting people in situations requiring a commercial drivers license. 

Licenses/Certificates/Special Requirements:

• A valid Class “B” California driver’s license is required at the time of employment. 

Knowledge of:

California Motor Vehicle Codes and defensive driving techniques, functions, characteristics, and proper use and care of buses or passenger vehicles; skill in operating buses or passenger vehicles; effectively communicate both orally and in writing; perform basic arithmetic calculation.

Ability to:

Understand and follow oral and written instructions; maintain clear and accurate records; and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; and work effectively with others.

Other Qualifications

All applicants will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in this job announcement. Candidates will be reviewed and only those candidates determined to be most qualified on the basis of experience, training and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. The filing period will remain open until the needs of the department have been met. 

NOTE: A drug test may be administered as part of the pre-employment medical exam. The provisions of this brochure do not constitute a contract, express or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.