Bus Driver (Full-Time)

The City of Simi Valley is hiring a Full-Time Bus Driver for its Transit Division. Candidates should enjoy public interaction and have a good driving record. The job requires varied hours, including early mornings and evenings, with a pay range of $23.42 to $29.93 hourly. Applicants need a valid commercial driver's license and experience operating transit vehicles. The position offers excellent benefits.
Category

Transportation

Region

Ventura County

Job Type

Part-Time

Close Date

Until filled or until 50 applicants

Salary

$23.42-$29.93 Hourly

Additional Questionnaires

Pre-qualification and Supplemental

About Simi Valley

The City of Simi Valley, home of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, was incorporated in 1969. It is a General Law City with a Council/Manager form of government. Simi Valley encompasses an area of 41.7 square miles and is located in the southeast portion of Ventura County. The current estimated population is 126,356, yet Simi Valley maintains a unique balance of open space and City amenities.

Outdoor recreation includes over a dozen beautiful parks, camping and picnic spots, tennis courts, two golf courses and one of the largest equestrian trail systems in the United States. Boating and other water sporting activities are only 60 to 90 minutes away in Ventura and Santa Barbara. The City of Los Angeles is less than an hour away.

Excellent community facilities provide service to Simi Valley residents. The City has one general hospital, 47 religious institutions, one library, one Cultural Arts Center, three newspapers, one radio station, 24 financial institutions, 18 elementary schools, three middle schools, and three high schools. Two community colleges and three universities are also within commuting distance.

Location

490 W. Los Angeles Ave, Simi Valley, 93065

Description

Join our team!

Join our Transit Division team!
• Do you enjoy interacting with the general public and delivering exceptional customer service?
• Do you enjoy spending the day driving in the City?
• Do you have a good driving record?
• Does driving a heavy duty transit vehicle excite you?
• Are you empathetic and patient with general members of the public, including senior citizens and persons with disabilities?

Then we want to hear from you!

Details:
• Full-time regular position, must be willing to work varied hours including operational holidays, Saturdays, early morning hours (from 4:30 a.m.), and/or evenings (until 8:30 p.m.)
• Pay ranges from $23.42 - $29.93 hourly with Excellent Benefits (see below)
• For the full job description and minimum qualifications, click on the link:

Minimum Qualifications for consideration: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education/Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade

Experience: One year of experience in the operation of a transit vehicle.

License or Certificate: Possession of an appropriate, valid commercial driver’s license with passenger endorsement. Possession of a valid Medical Examination Certification. Possession of, or ability to obtain within the initial training period, a Verification of Transit Training certificate.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have the following attributes:
• Be professional and courteous to the public
• Follow concise directions
• Be an effective communicator
• Provide safe transportation to the public

Benefits

We are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Most medical plans, including family coverage, are fully paid for as outlined in the current employee group contract. Additionally, we provide a full calendar of employee appreciation events and activities, along with many other valuable benefits, including:

Retirement/Pension:
• 2% @ 55 CalPERS formula for Classic members (includes Individuals who were active members of a reciprocal public retirement system within the last six months, or were previously employed with the City of Simi Valley and enrolled in CalPERS prior to January 1, 2013)
• 4th Level Survivor Benefit
• Single-highest year final compensation.
• 2% @ 62 CalPERS formula for New members
• 4th Level Survivor Benefit
• Three-year average highest final compensation.
• 457(b) plan with a Roth option
• City contribution of $20.00 per paycheck and match up to $50 per paycheck.
• The City does not participate in the Social Security system; therefore, there is no FICA deduction from wages except for Medicare hospital insurance protection.

Health Insurance:
• Medical Premiums are covered at 100% for most plans, even family coverage.
• Coverage available as early as 1st of the month following start date.
• A variety of PPO and HMO plans are available through the CalPERS Health Program.
• The City contributes $158.00 per month and up to $2,387.04 per month in “Simiflex Dollars,” towards the cost of medical.
• “Simiflex Dollars” can be used to offset the cost of medical, dental, and/or vision insurance, or other optional benefits.

Paid Leave:
• Work/Life balance with 5.2 weeks of AL (Annual Leave) per year to start (AL combines vacation and sick time).
• Accruals increase at 5 years and 10 years of service.
• Cash out option available after one year of service.
• 11 paid holidays per year and one floating holiday per year.

Prescription Drug Plan:
• Major retail options and mail order program.

Paid Dental Insurance:
• HMO and PPO options available from Delta Dental and fully covered by the City for family coverage.

Vision Insurance:
• Vision insurance from VSP costs the employee $1.46 per month for family coverage.

Flexible Spending Account (FSA):
• An FSA account allows employees to set aside pre-tax dollars for out-of-pocket health and dependent care expenses.
• Eliminate paying federal or state taxes with an FSA account.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
• Confidential counseling and referral service to help employees and their household members resolve personal problems.
• Up to 8 free consultations for employees and all members of their household.

Optional Insurance from AFLAC:
• Available plans include accident, cancer, hospital and critical care.

Employee & Dependent Life Insurance Plans:
• $101,000 employee coverage provided at the City's expense.
• $5,000 dependent coverage provided at the City's expense.

Tuition Reimbursement:
• Up to $1,600 per year.

This information is intended to give an overview of the benefits available to City employees. It is not intended to be a contract (expressed or implied), nor is it intended to otherwise create any legally enforceable obligations on the part of the City, its agents or its employees.

Special Instructions

All offers of employment are contingent on successfully passing a background investigation and may also include a pre-employment physical and/or drug screen.

Ready to apply?

Click apply and attach a current resume! You only need to complete the boxes on the application marked with a star/asterisk (*) and the supplemental questionnaire. The most qualified candidates will be invited to the next steps in our hiring process.

This recruitment is open until filled. First review after 2 weeks. This recruitment may close at any time. Candidates who possess the best combination of qualifications will be invited by e-mail to the next steps in our process.

Selection Process:
• Applications will be evaluated based on education, training, and experience as it relates to the position
• Candidates who possess the best combination of qualifications will be evaluated by their responses to the supplemental questions. During the assessment process, the rater(s) will not have access to your name, application or resume. You are solely evaluated on your supplemental responses, so please be detailed as possible.
• The eligibility list for hire will be determined by the supplemental questions.
• Additional testing such a written, oral panel interviews, and department level interviews may occur.
• Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must submit form DD214.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the following:
• Passing a background investigation
• Passing a pre-employment physical and/or drug screen, if applicable
• Providing (3) professional references, including (1) direct supervisor
• Providing copies of degree(s), training certifications/licenses listed on application/resume
• 5-year Verification of employment

Reasonable Accommodation: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance in the selection process, please notify the Human Resources Division, in writing.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER ENCOURAGING WORKFORCE DIVERSITY

Recruitment Contact

Contact phone:

(805)583-6336

Contact email:

jobs@simivalley.org