Student Trainee

**Student Trainee - CDL Bus Operator**

Operations Manhattan, Kansas Minimum Experience **Entry-level** Compensation **$13.75** Get hands on driving experience while you train to obtain your CDL - C/P

* Student Trainees will be paid $13.00/hour while in training. After obtaining CDL-C/P, trainees have the opportunity to be paid $14.05/hour.

* Get hands on driving experience while you train to obtain your CDL-C/P

* FHATA will reimburse the fees for the Written test and the Drive/Skills test. Must remain employed for 6 months as a Bus Operator or the employee will pay back the testing fees in an amount based on the number of months worked.

* Sign on bonus opportunities exist Inquire with Human Resources. ?

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION:

This is an entry-level Student Trainee, (Temporary) position intended for individuals without a CDL and/or Passenger Endorsement. The Student Trainee will participate in the CDL Bus Operator with Passenger Endorsement Training Program, (Training Program), which includes both classroom and hands-on driving training. The Training Program is intended to provide the essential skills and knowledge required to operate a public transit bus safely and independently upon program completion. The Student Trainee will be required to obtain a Commercial Learner's Permit during the training, and the CDL - C with P Endorsement license within the allowed timeframe after receiving the Commercial Learner's Permit.

The purpose of this position is to develop and prepare Student Trainees for a regular position with FHATA as CDL Bus Operator. To successfully complete the program, Student Trainees must demonstrate proficiency and understanding in the following areas: Federal, State, City, and FHATA rules and regulations; inspections, reports and documentation; bus and passenger safety; customer service; FHATA routes and directions; and driving. Failure to demonstrate proficiency and understanding in all areas at designated evaluation points or failure to obtain a CDL - C with Passenger Endorsement license will result in removal from the Student Trainee Training Program.

Student Trainees will attend and successfully complete the CDL Bus Operator with Passenger Endorsement Training Program where they will be taught to operate FHATA commercial passenger buses on Demand Response routes across the Manhattan urban area and provide professional customer service to passengers. The Student Trainee will learn and adhere to all safety and traffic rules, agency regulations, policies, and procedures to ensure the well-being of FHATA customers, employees, public, and themselves. Student Trainees must be able to demonstrate their acquired skills and knowledge through the successful passing of examinations and practical demonstrations at points throughout the Training Program. Student Trainee is a safety sensitive position subject to the rules and regulations of the Federal Transit Administration, Kansas Department of Transportation, Kansas Department of Revenue, and FHATA's Drug and Alcohol Policy.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Inspect vehicles, and check gas, oil, and water levels prior to departure.

* Conduct pre-trip inspections of the vehicles two times a day, every day of operation.

* Make pick-ups and deliveries as routed by the dispatcher, operating the vehicles in a safe and careful manner with due regard to traffic and the use of the roadway by others.

* Park vehicle in designated loading areas so that riders can board.

* Collect tickets or cash fares and keep in a safe place on Bus Operator's person or a secure place on the bus and total daily receipts.

* Utilize software through the use of a tablet device in the vehicle to track vehicle and rider information.

* Report delays, accidents, or disruptive riders to the dispatcher.

* Deal directly with the public to provide transportation services.

* Advise riders to be seated and orderly while on vehicles.

* Regulate heating, lighting, and ventilating systems for passenger comfort.

* Wear seat belt at all times and instruct riders to wear seat belts.

* Strictly observe all traffic rules and other applicable laws and regulations at all times.

* Maintain the interior as directed by FHA TA policy.

* Keep the bus locked at all times when unattended.

* Adhere to KDOT regulations when riders using wheelchairs are boarding or exiting.

Minimum requirements:

* High School Diploma

* Authorized to work in the United States

* Insurance requirement is a minimum of twenty-one (21) years of age

* Possess a valid Kansas Driver's License

* Must be able to maintain a KDOT physical certification

* Must be able to perform the physical demands of the job subject to testing criteria.

* Must have a clean driving record, no traffic violations or accidents

* Must pass background check (NO felony convictions or series of misdemeanors)

* Must show stable previous work history record

* Demonstrated customer service/people skills to include good verbal and written communication skills

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

* Knowledge of principles and methods of moving people via bus, including the costs and benefits of the service;

* Knowledge of the principles and process for providing customer services. This includes meeting quality standards for services, evaluation of customer satisfaction, and remedial actions;

* Knowledge of the streets of the tri-county roadways, maps, and traffic regulations;

* Communication skills such as understanding written communications, giving full attention to what others say in order to understand the points being made, asking questions, not interrupting at inappropriate times, and writing reports and letters as appropriate for the intended recipient.

* Being aware of other's reactions and understanding why they react as they do;

* Watching gauges and other indicators to make sure the vehicle is operating properly;

* Performing routine maintenance on the vehicle and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed. This includes, conducting pre-trip inspections daily.

* Ability to communicate effectively and interact with people of all ages and diverse backgrounds;

* Ability to speak clearly to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand and the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas;

* Ability to resolve conflicts and negotiate with others such as handling rider complaints;

* Ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object;

* Ability to respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, object) when it appears;

* Ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two or more different signals (lights, sounds, objects). It includes the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot, or other body part;

* Ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a moving object or scene; and

* Ability to interpret and apply City, County, State, and Federal regulations.

* Able to work flexible hours and schedules that include weekdays and weekends.

* Able to work overtime as needed.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

The job requires working in all weather conditions, sitting for long periods of time in an enclosed vehicle, exposure to disease/infections, dealing with temperamental people, and working with contaminants (e.g., gases and odors).

The duties listed above 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 work is similar, related or a logical assignment of the position.

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