Salary: $23.61 Hourly
Location : Riverside, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 24-1070-08
Department: Maintenance
Opening Date: 04/01/2024
Closing Date: 4/30/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
JOB SUMMARY

The Riverside Transit Agency is recruiting to fill current full-time vacancies in the Maintenance Department.
This position performs routine service on all Agency vehicles and 41' buses.
Please be advised that this may involve assignment at either our Riverside or Hemet locations. Applicants must be available to work all weekdays, including weekends, holidays, and all shifts. In addition, this position works an overnight shift, typically starting between 8:00pm-10:00pm
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
The Servicer's duties shall include, but not be limited to the following:

• Fueling;
• Inspection of all fluid levels:
• Cleaning of interior and exterior surfaces;
• Replacement of worn items such as wiper blades, light bulbs and lenses;
• Changing of tires;
• Changing engine oil and transmission fluid;
• Lubrication;
• Moving vehicles and buses around maintenance facilities.

Additional duties shall include janitorial services as required, running errands, maintaining proper records, pulling vaults from revenue vehicles and replacing with empty vaults, storing filled vaults in coin counting room, posting and removing rider alerts and car cards on revenue vehicles, maintaining records of vault/fare box condition and vehicle assignment, and other related tasks as assigned.
QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Education: Graduation from high school or its equivalent.
Experience: Preferably one year experience in general labor or janitorial work. Must be able to perform heavy manual labor (ability to lift up to 50 lbs.), learn and follow procedures, and follow oral and written instructions.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATION
At the time of application:
A current valid non-restricted Class C Driver's License is required. Additionally, a DMV K4 drivers' history printout (issued not more than 30 days prior to date of application) must be provided with the application. You must obtain the official driving history from a DMV branch, the online print out from the DMV website will not be accepted. The driving history must be clear of suspensions for any reason within the past five (5) years and have no more than three (3) points within the past five (5) years, and no two (2) point violations.
No accidents which applicant contributed to cause within 3 years from your application date
Have appeared in court as required
Applicant must obtain a Class B permit by first day of employment and be able to obtain a Class B license and medical certificate within ninety (90) days of employment.
PLEASE NOTE:
The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) wants to inform commercial driver license (CDL) customers about new requirements and updated acceptable documents that becomes effective on May 10, 2017. All new commercial driver license applicants will be required to provide the DMV with proof of California residency as well as proof of U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residency, or legal presence.
The new requirements apply to original and renewal CDL applicants, as well as CDL cardholders who request a license upgrade.
A few examples of acceptable legal presence documents include:
•A valid, unexpired U.S. passport or passport card
•Certified copy of a birth certificate with a State Office of Vital Statistics or equivalent
•A valid, unexpired Permanent Resident Card
•A valid, unexpired employment authorization document (EAD)
•A valid, unexpired foreign passport with an approved I-94 form

A few examples of California residency documents include:
•Rental or lease agreement
•Mortgage bill
•Home utility bills (including cellular phone)
•Medical documents
•Employment documents

For the full list of documents accepted to verify legal presence and California residency visit, https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv/detail/commercial/newcdlreq
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Must be at least 18 years old.
Minimum 6 months of driving history.
Must be available to work rotating shifts which include evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.
Note to Internal Candidates:
The following areas will be reviewed as part of the selection process:

• Will be required to pass job related skills test(s). Testing may include, but is not limited to:
  • Written test(s)
  • Oral test(s)
  • Practical test(s)

Past year performance record will be reviewed:

• Discipline - no more than 1 written warning within last year. Excludes accidents and attendance, which are described below.
• Must have zero additional disciplinary actions, i.e. no:
  • Further Written Warnings
  • Final Warnings
  • Suspensions

Must have no more than 2 Incidents/Miss-Outs within the last 90 days.

Must have no more than 5 Counted Absences currently.

Preventable Accidents - no more than 1 written warning within the last year.

Performance Appraisal ratings must be at or above "Meets Standards."

SELECTION PROCEDURES

THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED.
Applications and driving records will be evaluated and only qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process which includes:

• Driving record review (pass/fail).
• Written Exam (pass/fail).
• A performance exam (pass/fail).
• Final ranking is determined by the oral interview examination (100% weight).

FAILURE TO PROVIDE A CURRENT DMV K4 driving record (issued not more than 30 days prior to date of application) will disqualify your application. The examinations will be used to assess the applicant's knowledge, skills and abilities as they relate to the position. FOR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION OR DIRECTIONS ON ATTACHING A DOCUMENT TO YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION CLICK HERE:
The selection procedures may change depending on the needs of the Agency; if such changes apply, qualified applicants will be notified prior to the administration of examinations.
NOTE: If selected to complete every phase of the selection process, you will undergo a physical ability assessment. This assessment may include, but is not limited to, squatting, bending, stooping and reaching. Should you believe that you require a reasonable accommodation to complete such an assessment, please contact the Human Resources Department within 48 hours of receipt of your appointment time.
The Riverside Transit Agency complies with State and Federal obligations to make reasonable accommodation for applicants and employees with disabilities. The Human Resources Department asks that it be advised of accommodation requests prior to the first test part. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an express or implied contract. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the Riverside Transit Agency requires that all new employees provide documentation to establish both work authorization and identity.
***RTA IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER***
The Riverside Transit Agency offers an attractive benefits package. Maintenance employees and Coach Operators are Union members and receive the following benefits:

• The Riverside Transit Agency contracts with the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) to administer the retirement benefits. The current benefit factor formula for all new hires is 2% at 62. Employees with previous CalPERS membership or membership with another employer who has established reciprocity with CalPERS may be eligible for the 2% at 55 benefit factor formula.
• Retiree Medical available at minimal cost after 10 years of RTA full time service and are 65 years of age /Medicare eligible.
• Medical available to employees at minimal cost with a contribution toward dependent coverage, Chiro/Acupuncture/Vision benefits included with Medical Insurance.
• Dental Insurance available at no cost for HMO employee only coverage. PPO coverage is offered; however, RTA will pay up to the HMO employee only premium.
• Vision Insurance available at employee cost.
• Aflac Voluntary Insurance available at employee cost.
• Basic Life Insurance ($35,000) provided at no cost.
• Supplemental Life Insurance available at employee cost.
• Deferred Compensation Programs available.
• Free Transportation Pass for employee and eligible dependents.
• Direct Deposit available
• Paid time off earned in 1st year: 2 weeks' vacation, 8 floating holidays, 6 regular holidays, and 7 sick leave days.
• Employee Assistance Programs available for employee and immediate family members.

Part Time Employees:

• California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) - Same as Full Time Employees.
• Deferred Compensation programs available.
• Free Transportation Pass available for employee and dependents.
• Direct Deposit available.
• Paid time off earned each year: 6 floating holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program available for employee and immediate family members.

01

Are you at least 18 years of age?

• Yes
• No

02

Please explain your highest level of education completed.
03

Briefly describe your general labor and/or janitorial experience. Please include which of your employers included above, where you have gained the experience.
04

Have you had a driving license for a minimum of 6 months?

• Yes
• No

05

Please indicate the type of valid California Driver's License you possess.

• Class A
• Class B
• Class C
• Valid Out of State License
• None

06

RTA requires prospective safety sensitive new hires to be tested for the use of drugs and to complete a pre-employment DOT medical examination. Would you consent to this examination and drug screening at RTA's expense?

• Yes
• No

07

Please indicate if your license has been suspended in the last 5 years.

• Yes
• No

08

Please explain any prior license suspensions.
09

This position requires submission of a current DMV K4 printout (no more than 30 days old) for review. Failure to provide a current DMV K4 within 48 hours will result in your application being considered incomplete. You can upload this document along with your application or email it to rta_hr@riversidetransit.com or fax to (951) 565-5001. I understand this requirement and have either attached my K4 or will fax/email the K4 to the Riverside Transit Agency within 48 hours.

• Yes
• No

10

Please list and explain any and all items on your K4 (tickets, incidents, accidents, appearances, etc.). If none, please write N/A.
11

This position is primarily overnights with shifts starting at either 8pm or 9pm. You understand this schedule and are agreeable and available to work these hours.

• Yes
• No

12

I understand that this position may be assigned to either our Riverside or Hemet locations. Applicants must be available to work any days during the week including weekends, holidays and all shifts.

• Yes
• No

13

CERTIFICATION: I understand that I cannot update my application once it has been submitted. I have included my full employment history (including any gaps in employment). Gaps in employment can be explained in the "Additional Information" section of the application or questions above. I have fully completed all sections, provided full descriptions of my duties for each employer and fully answered all the supplemental questions. I understand that resumes are only used as a supplement and will NOT be reviewed as an application. I also understand that failure to full complete will cause my application to be rejected.

• Yes
• No

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