What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transit Operator - Winter Seasonal position at Town of Breckenridge?
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PART-TIME & SEASONAL EMPLOYEE PERKS:- Free Recreation Center, Ice Rink and Nordic Center Pass.
- Paid Time Off - Paid out upon departure if unused.
- Free seasonal Breck E-Ride Bikeshare access.
- Free electric vehicle (EV) charging at various Town-owned locations.
- Returning seasonal staff members may be eligible for a merit increase based on meeting performance expectations.
- Potential furnished seasonal housing available for rent.
Town of Breckenridge Core Values:
The Town of Breckenridge’s Core Values guide us in fostering an inclusive Community, embracing Adaptability and Innovation, upholding Integrity, promoting effective Communication, and practicing Stewardship to responsibly manage Town resources.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:The Town of Breckenridge’s Core Values guide us in fostering an inclusive Community, embracing Adaptability and Innovation, upholding Integrity, promoting effective Communication, and practicing Stewardship to responsibly manage Town resources.
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Must be able to speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public and understand highway traffic signs and signals in English.
- Must be available and able to work through the Winter Seasonal period established by the Transit Division, typically ending in April. All interested applicants must be available for work through the established date, although all work schedules, and hours and dates of work are at the discretion of the Town and may be altered at any time.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills required.
- Successful applicants are required to meet the Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and alcohol testing requirements, pass a pre-employment drug screen; have a clear Motor Vehicle Record, pass a drug and alcohol release from previous employers (if applicable), and complete a background check and reference check.
- The incumbent may also be subject to random drug and alcohol testing requirements. This position is considered safety sensitive (per DOT regulations), and operates Transit Motor Coaches in accordance with federal regulations on public rights-of-way as a regular function of their daily job duties. The illicit use of any scheduled drug (including marijuana) by a Commercial Driver's License holder is prohibited by federal law.
- Valid Colorado drivers license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record.
- CDL B with Passenger and Air Brake endorsements or a higher class CDL with Passenger endorsement required within 60 days of hire.
- Current Department of Transportation Physical card.
- One (1) year of customer service-related experience preferred.
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Knowledge of Town infrastructure and amenities is desired.
Hiring Pay: $27.50 - $29.00 per hour.
Full Pay Range: $27.50 - $38.62 per hour.
ABOUT BRECKENRIDGE FREE RIDE:- Award-winning transit system.
- Local routes with no fares.
- Set schedule with consecutive days off.
- Starting pay for candidates with a CDL is $29.00 per hour.
- Starting pay for candidates without a CDL is $27.50 per hour.
- Requires ability to work various schedules that may include days, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed or scheduled at the discretion of management. The Breckenridge Free Ride Transit System operates 365 days per year, 7 days per week.
- Must be available and able to work through the Winter seasonal period established by the Transit Division, which generally extends to mid or late April. All interested applicants must be available for work through this date, although work schedules, hours, and dates of work are at the discretion of the Town and may be altered at any time.
- Full-Time, Part-Time, and on-call work status/schedules are available. On-call positions have the ability to decline a shift and are flexible, however there is no guarantee on the number of hours or shifts available in a week.
Five - 8 hour shifts: Day shift reports in at 5:30 a.m. and works to 2:00 p.m. Night Shift reports in at 3:30 p.m. and works until 12:05 a.m.
OR:
Four - 10 hour shifts: Day shift reports in at 5:30 a.m. and works to 4:00 p.m. Night Shift reports in at 1:30 p.m. and works until 12:05 a.m.
The incumbent will also be required to adhere to the Hours of Service regulations for CDL holders. This regulation limits the total number of work hours per day and per week. This job would be the primary job and incumbents working in a Full-Time position are very limited in terms of their ability to hold a second job at the same time.
Potential Housing Available
This position is 'Open Until Filled'. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until suitable candidates are selected.
The Town of Breckenridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are selected for hire, the Town will provide a conditional job offer and check your references and conduct a background review before confirming your job offer and scheduling your orientation. If pre-employment drug-testing; medical testing; credit check; Motor Vehicle Record; Colorado Bureau of Investigation background review; or, other background reviews are required, the Town generally makes a conditional offer of hire based on successful completion of these additional steps.
Salary : $28 - $29