ESL Bus Operator Trainee
Company: Utah Transit Authority
Location: Willard
Posted on: April 24, 2024
Job Description:
Job Summary In preparation for a successful career as a Bus
Operator, the ESL trainee will:
- Increase English proficiency in speaking, listening, reading,
and writing through active class participation.
- Master key vocabulary and concepts related to operating and
maintaining commercial vehicles.
- Refine customer service skills in English through a variety of
communication simulations.
- Get to know the UTA Way, our organizational culture, and
develop camaraderie with peers.
- Participate in an eight-week training program. Minimum
Qualifications
- At least 21 years of age.
- Ability to work in the US.
- Safe driver with a valid Utah driver license and no more than 2
moving violations in the past 3 years.
- No convictions for driving under the influence of alcohol or
any drugs within the past 10 years.
- For safety sensitive positions it is required to obtain and
maintain a Department of Transportation (DOT) medical card (paid by
UTA)
- One year in a customer service role with ability to solve
problems and resolve customer inquiries. EDUCATION/TRAINING:
- High school or equivalent diploma, preferred.
- Demonstrated intermediate English proficiency in reading and
writing with a level 4 or higher on the CASAS assessment.
EXPERIENCE: Skills:
- Communicate with supervisors and customers and maintain good
interpersonal relations, both orally and over the radio, in English
with support Abilities:
- Operate all passenger buses safely.
- Report for assigned shifts on time.
- Perform the physical requirements of the job to include regular
walking, floor to waist lifting up to 50 lbs. occasionally/carrying
up to 15 lbs. occasionally, reaching, pushing, pulling, kneeling,
crouching, balancing, bending, and prolonged periods of sitting and
standing.
- This job requires regular and predictable attendance. - OR - An
equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. UTA
reserves the right to determine the equivalencies of education and
experience. Applicants must have a CASAS assessment score before
applying for this position. If you do not have a CASAS assessment
score, please reach out to Cathleen Carter at Granite Peaks Adult
Education - , or email Pay Rate: $15.986 per hourShift: 8:00 am -
3:15 pm Monday through Thursday (Shift & Days Off Subject to
Change) Class Starts: Monday, June 10th, 2024 Close Date: April
30th, 2024 by 05:59 PM
Keywords: Utah Transit Authority, Orem , ESL Bus Operator Trainee, Other , Willard, Utah
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