Skills

A. Required to work the designated minimum hours as defined by the Transit Driver Manager

B. Required to work 1-3 on-call hours per quarter

C. Required to attend three MANDATORY meetings per quarter

D. Must obtain a class B commercial license with passenger endorsement (all necessary training is

paid for and provided)

E. Must be able to work some extra hours when required to ensure complete operation

F. Must possess an accurate time piece displaying hours, minutes, and seconds

G. Ability to exercise a high degree of individual responsibility

H. Ability to effectively interact with individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities.

I. Must have a class C license (standard driver’s license) that is valid in one of the 50 US States

J. ATTENTION: Must be able to complete training before Fall Quarter starts.

a. The Training Program consists of three sections:

i. Classroom Training

1. Classroom Training is two to three 2 -2.5 hour long sessions where you go

over federal regulations, cover topics relevant to being a Transit Driver,

and prepare to pass the Class B Permit Test.

ii. Driver Training (DT)

1. After you pass the permit test, you will begin Driver Training. Each Trainee will begin training one-on-one with a Driver Trainer to prepare for the Class B License Test. Driver Training consists of fifteen 3-4 hour phases.

iii. Route Training (RT)

1. When you pass you Class B License Test, you are ready to start Route

Training. RT will have you working in service, with passengers, and a

Route Trainer who will teach you company policy and advanced driving

techniques. After about 3 to 6 weeks of sufficient observation, you will be

released into service as a fully-fledged Transit Driver!

Applications selected are required to pass a pre-employment drug test prior to being offered this

position. Successful applicants are subjected to a Criminal Background Check prior to starting

Behind the Wheel Training. Successful applicants will also be part of a random drug and alcohol

testing pool as defined by federal regulations 49 CFR PART 40.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

1. Develop management and interpersonal skills and gain experience talking to many different

kinds of people.

2. Work in a friendly, comfortable environment.

3. Hours are flexible.

4. Become a part of the Unitrans family and make friends for life.