ESL Bus Driver Trainee Apply
Job Summary
In preparation for a successful career as a Bus Operator, the ESL trainee will:
EXPERIENCE:
[UTA reserves the right to determine the equivalencies of education and experience.]
Shift: 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
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.
- 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.
- 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:
- Communicate with supervisors and customers and maintain good interpersonal relations, both orally and over the radio, in English with support
- 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 -
[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 - (385) 646-1468, or email cscarter@graniteschools.org
Shift: 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
