Transit Aide I/II/III (Bilingual – English/Spanish)

Immediate full-time vacancy at the California Vanpool Authority. Future vacancies for this position may be filled from the eligible list to be established. The expected life of the eligible list if six months and it may be extended for up to 18 months (24 months total). 

The Transit Aide classification is utilized to provide staff support for a variety of duties in the Transportation Agency. Primary duties include: cleaning, maintaining and performing minor repairs to vehicles, transporting vehicles for service; and operating various transportation-related equipment and tools. Reporting to the Executive Director, incumbents also assist and receive day-to-day supervision from the Transit Coordinator assigned to their region. Incumbents may be assigned on a full-time basis to work at one of the CalVans locations in California.

Washes, cleans, maintains, and performs minor repairs to vehicles, transports vehicles to and from various locations for service or repair; transports replacement vehicles to locations throughout the area served by the Transportation Agency program following reports of breakdowns; may personally participate in the counting and proper deposit of daily fare receipts and filing of accounts receivable documentation; assists the Transit Coordinator as needed during training sessions or meetings with volunteer vehicle drivers or during promotional or outreach presentations to transit users; operates computer for preparation of letters or for input of data or other statistical information; assists in the disseminating and gathering surveys regarding the transit system; conducts surveys; promotes vanpool programs by attending health fairs and other promotional programs; performs general landscape maintenance and clean-up of Transit Agency facilities; picks up trash and empties trash receptacles; operates hand tools, power tools, and vehicles used in maintenance work; performs related duties as required.  

Please note: It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience that you possess. Failure to submit a complete application may eliminate you from the recruitment. 

Education: Formal or informal education sufficient to ensure the ability to read and write English at the level required for successful job performance. 

Experience: One year of experience performing general labor duties, preferably for a public agency or school district. 

License: Possession of a valid, appropriate California driver's license. This position requires a satisfactory driving record. 

Note: The hiring department will require a current DMV printout at the time of interview. Candidates receiving a conditional offer of employment are required to submit to pre-employment drug testing before employment can be confirmed. Incumbents may be required to submit to on-going random and other DOT-mandated drug and alcohol testing as a condition of employment. 

All completed applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed. Depending upon the number of applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, the examination process may include a screening committee (pass/fail) and/or written examination (pass/fail) and/or an oral examination (100%) which may include a written practical component to determine placement on the eligible list. Note: The top 40 written test scoring applicants with passing scores will be invited to participate in the oral examination interview process.

Veteran's Preference Application 

Must submit the request form and certified DD-214 prior to the closing date.