High school diploma or GED. Must possess proof of having passed the General Knowledge, Air-brake and Passenger Transport Testing of the CDL (VALID PERMIT).
THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS MUST BE PRESENTED AT THE TIME OF WRITTEN TEST:
PROOF OF EDUCATION such as high school diploma or GED;
PROOF OF DRIVER LICENSE: Commercial Driver License or Driver License AND State Issued Proof of having PASSED the General Knowledge, Air-brake and Passenger Testing of CDL (VALID PERMIT).
Tests Required
The written examination will evaluate the ability to follow written instructions based on Bus Operations’ rules, regulations, procedures, safe driving practices, passenger relations, report writing, map reading and basic math computation.
Seniority points will be added to the score of Miami-Dade County employees qualifying on the competitive examination at the rate of 1/2 (.50) point per year of continuous, satisfactory, full-time service in the County to a maximum credit of ten years of service or five points.
Applicants must apply online at www.miamidade.gov/jobs/ on the Online Employment Application Site from Monday, January 4, 2016 through Monday, January 18, 2016. Applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date of the job posting. Applicants will be screened for eligibility, and those who meet the minimum qualifications will be scheduled for the examination.
APPLICANTS MUST ACCESS http://www.miamidade.gov/tns/ OR CALL 305-375-0297 ON Wednesday,March 2, 2016 FOR THE DATE, TIME AND LOCATION OF THE WRITTEN EXAMINATION.
APPLICANTS MUST ACCESS http://www.miamidade.gov/tns/ OR CALL 305-375-0297 ON Tuesday, April 19, 2016 FOR TEST RESULTS.
Doors to the test facility will close promptly at the time indicated. No one will be admitted for registration after the doors to the test facility have been closed. Photo identification, such as a Driver License, is required to be admitted to the examination.
NO CELLULAR PHONES ARE PERMITTED IN THE TEST FACILITY.
PLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING NO. 2 PENCILS TO TAKE THE EXAM.
Note: A supplemental Bus Operator (Part-Time) Trainee 2016 Informational Handout may be accessed through the following website:
http://www.miamidade.gov/transit/library/2016-bus-operator-handout.pdf
Recruitment Notes
It is advised to READ AND PRINT OR SAVE THIS JOB POSTING. It contains IMPORTANT TESTING INFORMATION.
Applicants hired to this position will start in Trainee Status. Once the 9 week training has been successfully completed, graduates will then become Part-Time Bus Operators.
Please make sure to INPUT your DRIVER LICENSE NUMBER on your application.
THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS MUST BE PRESENTED AT THE TIME OF THE WRITTEN TEST:
All documents need to be CURRENT and VALID.
– PROOF OF DRIVER LICENSE: Commercial Driver License with Passenger Endorsement or Driver License AND State Issued Proof of having PASSED the General Knowledge, Air-brake and Passenger Transport Testing of the CDL (Valid Permit).
– PROOF OF EDUCATION: Proof of High School Diploma or certified official transcripts from either High School or College confirming that High School Diploma/GED was granted or GED. Certified official transcripts (GED test score) must be submitted with out-of-state GED. (Original Only)
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS STATED ABOVE IN YOUR POSSESSION ON YOUR SCHEDULED DAY FOR THE EXAM, YOU WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO TAKE THE BUS OPERATOR EXAMINATION.
Note: A supplemental Bus Operator (Part-time) Trainee 2016 Informational Handout will be available on the Miami-Dade Transit website: www.miamidade.gov/transit/ for your reference.
This is vehicle operation work in transporting passengers of a public transit system. Employees in this class operate thirty-foot to sixty-two foot long, diesel or alternate fuel passenger buses over prescribed routes within the metropolitan area. Bus Operators are responsible for the safety of their passengers and the vehicle operated as well as for completing the assigned route according to the prescribed time schedule. Duties involve collection and accountability for passenger fares according to an established rate schedule. Work requires the use of defensive driving skills and the courteous application of standard operating procedures, rules, and regulations of the Miami-Dade Transit. Supervision is received from Superintendents, Bus Traffic Controllers, Transit Dispatchers, and Transit Operations Supervisor who observes and evaluates driving practices, and who investigates traffic accidents, public complaints and related matters pertaining to passenger service and operator efficiency.
As a condition of continued employment, trainees must obtain a CDL/Class B with Passenger Transport Endorsement and complete all requirements of the Bus Operator Training Program, including attendance and punctuality. The entire driving record (including State and current/previous employers) of all applicants will be reviewed. The hiring department, based on established standards, may request to remove from the Eligible List the name of any applicant with a poor driving history. Drivers applying for these positions are required to have no more than three points on their driving record during the 36 months prior to the time of appointment to the County service. Applicants will be subject to a screening process including, but not limited to structured interviews, background checks and employment verification to include attendance and disciplinary records. Experience transporting passengers is preferred. All applicants must satisfactorily complete a stringent physical examination including drug and alcohol screening, meet minimum standards for hearing and binocular, monocular and color vision. Eyeglasses are permitted. Applicants selected for the training opportunity will be required to attend a mandatory information session. After training, Bus Operators will earn a starting pay rate of $15.38 per hour. After training, normal promotion or demotion pay adjustments will apply. The MDT classification of Bus Operator performs safety-sensitive functions and is subject to the provisions of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulations. Candidate must be able to work weekends, holidays and various shifts and various locations as assigned. Employees in this classification are considered essential employees and are required to work in emergency situations such as Hurricanes, Tropical Storms and other emergencies.
Miami-Dade County has a number of computers available for the public’s use. There are computers available to the public at all Miami-Dade Public Library locations. Find the library located closest to you. Computers are available at the CareerSource South Florida Centers.
PROOF OF ELIGIBILITY FOR VETERAN’S PREFERENCE, IF APPLICABLE:
Applicants requesting Veterans’ Preference must submit Veterans’ Preference documents via e-mail to Vets@miamidade.gov, or mail to Miami Dade Human Resources 111 NW 1 Street Suite 2110 Attn: Recruitment, Miami, FL 33128. Preference will be given to veterans and spouses of veterans, when applicable. Those claiming this preference must submit documentation of eligibility for preference, such as a copy of a DD214 (Member-4), Certificate of Discharge, and Statement of Eligibility from the armed force(s) (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and/or Coast Guard of the United States). The DD214 (Member-4), Certificate of Discharge, and Statement of Eligibility documents must include wartime dates of service and an “honorable” discharge. In addition to the DD214 (Member-4), Certificate of Discharge, and Statement of Eligibility, those who are claiming preference as a disabled veteran must provide a recent letter (within one year) from the Department of Veteran’s Affairs or Department of Defense stating the percentage of their service-connected disability. All veterans are required to complete a Veteran’s Preference Claim Section at the time of application. Submit Veterans’ Preference Documentation within three calendar days of the position’s closing date — four, if Monday is a legal County holiday.
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