The pay rate increases until you reach the top of the pay range.
We provide resources to study for the Commercial Learner's Permit test.
The starting hourly wage rate is $27.59/hour. After one year of employment, your hourly wage rate will increase per the ATU contract.
FOR THIS POSITION, THE HIRE DATES WILL BE:
License Requirements Must have been actively driving with a valid driver's license (class A, B, C or D) for the past five years.
Desired Licensing Requirements Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License with General Knowledge, Passenger Endorsement, and Air Brakes (no restriction to Air Brakes). Qualified candidates with these licensing endorsements will be considered first.
If you do not have a Commercial Driver's License or need to add one or more of the following three endorsements (General Knowledge, Air Brakes and Passenger) to your current Commercial Driver's License, you may be hired into our "Week Zero" program where you study for and take your Commercial Learner's permit test outside of the weekend training days. If you choose to participate in this program, you will receive electronic study materials that will be sent to your email address from our Workforce Development Team. In addition to studying for the permit test on your own, you can choose to attend paid study sessions outside of the regular weekend training dates. Attending these study sessions is voluntary.
Driving Record:
Union/Grade: Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1005 (ATU) / Grade 45
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Safety Sensitive: Yes. Subject to random DOT drug tests.
What your work environment would be:
You would work both inside and outside in varying weather and environmental conditions. One-third to two-thirds of the time you would work near moving parts or equipment, vibrations and around toxic or caustic chemicals, fumes, or airborne particles. The typical noise level for this position is loud.
Physical Requirements:
You will be regularly required to sit for long periods, stand/walk occasionally, clearly communicate in-person and using a two-way radio, hear normal conversations in-person and over a two-way radio, reach with hands/arms frequently below chest height, bend, stretch and secure wheelchairs with a 4-point lap/shoulder belt. Occasionally you will need to reach overhead and lift/carry/push/pull up to 25 pounds. You must have adequate close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
What steps the recruitment process involves: