Transit Operator - Winter Seasonal - Town of Breckenridge : Job Details

Salary:$27.50 - $38.62 HourlyLocation :Breckenridge, COJob Type:Winter SeasonalJob Number:2025-00010Department:Public WorksDivision:Public Works - TransitOpening Date:01/03/2025Closing Date:2/2/2025 11:59 PM MountainPosition SummaryThe Town of Breckenridge Transit Division (Free Ride) is seeking qualified and reliable individuals for the position ofTransit Operator (Bus Driver) - Winter Seasonal.Individuals in this position are responsible for performing highly technical and skilled work as they serve the public and the Town organization in a customer service-oriented and safety-sensitive role.The primary objective of incumbents in this position is to provide reliable, safe, and consistent public transportation service. Incumbents in this position share the responsibility for the operation and maintenance of the Town's public transportation system. The individual will be responsible for operating Town buses in such a manner to ensure employee and public safety, route and facility efficiency, and customer service excellence.Essential Job FunctionsFor additional information regarding this position including important roles, essential job functions & duties, knowledge, skills and abilities required, materials and equipment used, working environment, and physical activity required, please view the fullTown of Breckenridge Core Values:The Town'sCore Valuesare imbedded in who we are, how we work, and how we inspire and support each other and the community.Community:We serve the Breckenridge community and lead others through our everyday actions and cultivate an environment where everyone isvalued,respected, andheard.Adaptability:We are agile and responsive to the changing needs of our community andembrace opportunities for growth.Integrity:We arehonestandtrustworthyleaders who rely on our shared community values to makeethical decisionsand conduct ourselves in a transparent and professional manner.Communication:We listen and communicate effectively in order to serve our community and buildcollaborative,meaningful , andsustainablerelationships and solutions.Innovation:We promote aforward-thinking environmentto generate creative solutions thatinspireothers as we lead our community.Stewardship:We are trusted stewards of the Town's financial, environmental, and community resources byresponsiblyandsustainablyutilizing and conserving our resources for future generations.QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Must be 18 years of age or older.Must be available and able to work through the Summer Seasonal period established by the Transit Division, typically ending in April. All interested applicants must be available for work through the established date, although all work schedules, and hours and dates of work are at the discretion of the Town and may be altered at any time.Good communication and interpersonal skills required.ALCOHOL AND DRUG TESTINGSuccessful applicants are required to meet the Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and alcohol testing requirements, pass a pre-employment drug screen; have a clear Motor Vehicle Record, pass a drug and alcohol release from previous employers (if applicable), and complete a background check and reference check.The incumbent may also be subject to random drug and alcohol testing requirements. This position is considered safety sensitive (per DOT regulations), and operates Transit Motor Coaches in accordance with federal regulations on public rights-of-way as a regular function of their daily job duties. The illicit use of any scheduled drug (including marijuana) by a Commercial Driver's License holder is prohibited by federal law.LICENSES, CERTIFICATES OR EQUIPMENT REQUIREDValid Colorado drivers license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record.CDL B with Passenger and Air Brake endorsements or a higher class CDL with Passenger endorsement, or the ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.Current Department of Transportation Physical card.DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:One (1) year of customer service-related experience preferred.High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.Knowledge of Town infrastructure and amenities is desired.Successful candidates will be able to work well within a structured team environment and possess a strong ability to work in support of organizational/departmental policies, values and philosophies, and goals.Additional InformationHiring Pay Range: $27.50 - $29.00 per hour.Full Pay Range: $27.50 - $38.62 per hour.BENEFITS:Being part of an award-winning transit system.Starting pay for candidateswithout a CDL is $27.50 per hour.Starting pay for candidateswith a CDL is $29.00 per hour.Recreation Center, Ice Rink and Nordic Center Pass.Returning seasonal staff members may be eligible for a merit increase based on meeting performance expectations.Potential furnished seasonal housing available for rent.Paid Time Off - Paid out upon departure if unused.Local routes with no fares.Set schedule with consecutive days off.TRAINING PROGRAM:The Transit Division has an in-house training and testing program for obtaining a commercial drivers license. We will offer paid training for a select number of candidates with excellent customer service skills to obtain their CDL license through our organization at no charge, with their commitment to work the entire season. Upon hire, individuals in the training program will be offered paid training time in which to prepare for the CDL skills examination and licensure test. You will be taught how to do a pre-trip inspection, drive a bus, and practice behind the wheel skills in preparation for the exam.If selected for this training program, continued employment is contingent upon receiving a Commercial Drivers License within 90 days.WORK SCHEDULE:Requires ability to work various schedules that may include days, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed or scheduled at the discretion of management. The Breckenridge Free Ride Transit System operates 365 days per year, 7 days per week, and 17.5 hours per day.Must be available and able to work through the Winter seasonal period established by the Transit Division, which generally extends to mid or late April. All interested applicants must be available for work through this date, although work schedules, hours, and dates of work are at the discretion of the Town and may be altered at any time.Full-Time, Part-Time, and on-call work status/schedules are available. On-call positions have the ability to decline a shift and are flexible, however there is no guarantee on the number of hours or shifts available in a week.Generally, our work hours are:Five - 8 hour shifts: Day shift reports in at 5:30 a.m. and works to 2:00 p.m. Night Shift reports in at 3:30 p.m. and works until 12:05 a.m.OR:Four - 10 hour shifts: Day shift reports in at 5:30 a.m. and works to 4:00 p.m. Night Shift reports in at 1:30 p.m. and works until 12:05 a.m.The incumbent will also be required to adhere to the Hours of Service regulations for CDL holders. This regulation limits the total number of work hours per day and per week. This job would be the primary job and incumbents working in a Full-Time position are very limited in terms of their ability to hold a second job at the same time.Potential Housing AvailableThe Town of Breckenridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are selected for hire, the Town will provide a conditional job offer and check your references and conduct a background review before confirming your job offer and scheduling your orientation. If pre-employment drug-testing; medical testing; credit check; Motor Vehicle Record; Colorado Bureau of Investigation background review; or, other background reviews are required, the Town generally makes a conditional offer of hire based on successful completion of these additional steps.The Town of Breckenridge strives to offer competitive and diverse benefit options, in addition to those benefits required by law. For eligible Winter Seasonal employees, these options may include Personal Leave, Paid Holidays & Wellness/Recreational benefits.For further information click:01Do you currently possess a valid driver's license?YesNo02Do you currently posses a valid CDL with airbrake and passenger endorsements?YesNo03Have you had your driver's license suspended or revoked in the last 3 years? (For Commercial Driver's License Positions, CDL, ONLY.)YesNo04If you answered yes to having your driver's license suspended and are applying for a Commercial Driver's License required position, please provide details regarding the suspension:05Please select the answer below that best describes the number of years of experience you have had working in a customer service oriented position:No experience1 year2-3 years4+ years06Are you able to learn a large amount of technical information in a short time frame?YesNo07Are you available to work shifts that may include daytime, nights, weekends, and holiday shifts through approximately mid to late April? (TBD, and at the discretion of the Town)YesNo08Please select your preference for your seasonal work schedule:Full TimePart Time or On-CallPlease consider me for either schedule09If you are interested in working a full-time Winter Seasonal schedule, are you available to work 4 or 5 shifts a week?YesNoN/A- Only interested in an on-call schedule10If you are interested in working an on-call Winter Seasonal schedule, how many hours per week are you available?0-1011-2021-30Flexible up to 40N/A- Only interested in a full time schedule11I hereby acknowledge and understand that if an offer of employment for this position is extended, it involves the performance of safety-sensitive functions as defined by 49 CFR Part 655, as amended, I must submit to a urine drug test under the authority of the U. S. Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration and/or the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. I further acknowledge and understand that any offer of employment is conditioned on the passing of the aforementioned drug test and I will not be able to be confirmed for placement/hire in a safety-sensitive position unless my urine drug test has a verified Negative result having no evidence of prohibited drug use.Yes, I AcknowledgeNo12Have you ever participated in USDOT-regulated drug and alcohol testing with previous employers?YesNo13In the last two years, have you ever tested positive (0.04 or greater) for alcohol?YesNoN/A - I have not participated in USDOT-regulated drug and alcohol testing with previous employers.14In the last two years, have you ever had a verified positive drug test result?YesNoN/A - I have not participated in USDOT-regulated drug and alcohol testing with previous employers.15In the last two years, have you ever refused a required drug or alcohol test (or had a verified adulterated or substituted drug test result)?YesNoN/A - I have not participated in USDOT-regulated drug and alcohol testing with previous employers.16In the last two years, have you ever violated any other DOT drug or alcohol testing regulation?YesNoN/A - I have not participated in USDOT-regulated drug and alcohol testing with previous employers.17Have you tested positive, or refused to test, on any pre-employment drug or alcohol test administered by an employer to which you applied for, but did not obtain, safety-sensitive transportation work covered by DOT agency drug and alcohol testing rules in the last two years?YesNo18If you responded YES to any questions 13-17 above, please provide documentation or your successful completion of DOT Return-to-Duty requirements. If you do not have this information, please explain why:Required Question