Job & Business Opportunities

TRANSPORTATION SUPERVISOR - Internal/External

Supplemental Application and California DMV Printout are Required at Time of Application

An Eligibility List will be created from this recruitment to be used in
filling future vacancies at Bus and/or Light Rail.

JOB SUMMARY
This classification is primarily responsible for performing the following tasks: Dispatch assignment, radio communication assignments, field schedules and operations, field customer service, field safety and accident investigation, supervisory/administrative, train control, enforcement assignments, and training. Some positions may be assigned to the training unit. Work mainly involves having primary responsibility for full-time supervision of staff including hiring/firing, corrective action, and completing and conducting performance evaluations.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Duties may include but are not limited to the following: Dispatch: Organize, prepare, and assign work to bus and/or train operators to maintain schedules and services. Organize and prepare weekly bid process. Calculate and document operator timekeeping and pay records. Coordinate vehicle availability. Radio Communication: Manage radio communications by directing bus and/or train operators and support staff to maintain service. Coordinate communication with maintenance, road supervisors, police services, emergency services, transit officers and security. Record service disruptions and other unusual activities. Field Schedules and Operations: Provide on-site supervision for bus/rail operations, transfer stations, and emergency incidents. Evaluate routes, schedules, and general operations to ensure service is provided according to schedule. Perform time and performance checks. Conduct area patrols to ensure safety and smooth operation. Field Customer Service: Provide customer assistance with system/scheduling information, operation of vending machines, etc. Handle ill or unruly passengers by summoning medical assistance, obtaining law enforcement assistance or personally handle. Research, identify, investigate, interview, document and resolve customer service complaints/commendations. Promote good corporate image to public. Field Safety and Accident Investigation: Conduct accident investigations in accordance with District, DOT and FTA requirements. Respond to, evaluate, determine, and coordinate emergency services. Assist police, fire, and ambulance services in an emergency. Conduct traffic control, determine vehicle status for continued safe operations, and coordinate with radio control to maintain scheduled service. Develop route deviation during road closure, light rail failure, and school service. Supervisory Administrative: Supervise, guide, and counsel operators. Evaluate, investigate, and determine disciplinary action. Plan, organize, and coordinate Accident Grading Board. Develop and present District’s policies, procedures, practices, and expectations to operators. Training: Train operators in all aspects of duties. Conduct classroom and OJT training sessions. Develop lesson plans for new training requirements and update existing plans. Maintain documentation of operator training. Train Control: Track system and yard progress. Monitor schedule adherence. Authorize and schedule extra trains, test trains, add/cut cars. Document, log, and keep records of events. Enforcement Assignments: Enforce fare evasion and other public ordinance violations to maintain compliance with the District fare system, rules and procedures. Attend court as a result of citation of other job-related condition. Write detailed reports regarding incidents and accidents. Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
Experience: Three years transportation service related work experience, preferably in the public transit industry. Supervisory experience preferred.
Special Requirements: Must possess valid California Class C drivers’ license at time of application, with the ability to obtain and maintain a valid California Class B driver’s license with passenger and air brake endorsement(s). Light Rail assignment requires color acuity and ability to pass RT’s LRV Operator’s license and Rule Book within 90 days of appointment.
Candidates must submit a current California DMV printout, dated June 1, 2012, or thereafter, at time of application in order to be considered. Only official DMV printouts issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles are acceptable.

FILING
The minimum qualifications as stated on this job announcement, represent only the basic requirements of the position. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee that a candidate will be invited to participate in other examination segments of the selection process. An employment application, supplemental application, and DMV printout are required for this position. Applications, supplemental applications, job announcements, and copies of the complete job description are available at Human Resources, 2810 “O” Street, Sacramento, CA 95816, or through our Website at www.sacrt.com.
Completed, original application, supplemental application and DMV printout must be submitted to the Human Resources Department not later than Thursday, July 12, 2012, at 5:00 p.m. RT does not accept e-mail applications, on-line applications, or late applications regardless of postmark. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of an application, but may be included with the application. For more information on benefits, a summary sheet is available from the Human Resources Department. The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment process to accommodate candidates with disabilities. For more information, contact the Human Resources Department at (916) 556-0298. RT is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.
This position falls under the AFSCME Collective Bargaining Unit

Please click here for the Employment and Supplemental Application