Class C Passenger Vehicle Driver

The West County Transportation Agency is a Joint Powers Agency formed of seventeen school districts in
Western Sonoma County. Our primary responsibility is to provide cooperative, centralized, cost efficient, safe,
and child-centered school transportation to the students of these school districts.

Class C Passenger Vehicle Drivers work a minimum of four hours per day on a split shift, bringing students to
school in the morning and taking them home in the afternoon. Drivers work only when students are in school
and school is in session.

Minimum desired experience includes a High School Diploma or GED. Please see the job description for a
detailed explanation of the experience and duties of the job.

Starting salary range is between $16.48 and $20.03 per hour. Health and welfare benefits for the employee and
dependents are available and prorated for employees working less than six hours per day.

Interested persons should apply as soon as possible at the West County Transportation Agency facility.
Applications consist of an application form, and a recent copy of your 10-year (H-6) DMV print-out is
mandatory. Resumes, letters of recommendation, or any other supporting documentation may accompany the
application.

EMPLOYMENT PROCEDURES:

Application forms must be received in the Business Office no later than the announced time on the
announced closing date for filing. WCTA application forms must be used. Resumes or other application
forms will not be considered as applications for Agency positions. Applicants must meet the
qualifications as specified on the announcement in order to be considered eligible to complete the written,
oral, or practical examination.

DRUG TESTING:

All prospective employees must pass a pre-employment drug test. On-going drug and alcohol testing is
performed on a random basis after employment and after accidents. In November 2016, California voted
to allow the recreational use of marijuana. Although this is legal, it is still illegal for commercial drivers
to use this substance. Experts report that THC, the drug that is present in marijuana and tested, stays in a
person’s system for up to 90 days or longer.

FINGERPRINTING:

Fingerprinting is required upon employment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

A physical examination and physical performance test may be required prior to employment, and an offer
of employment is contingent upon successfully passing the physical. A TB test will be required upon
employment. Under some circumstances, further testing may be required to determine if an applicant is
able to perform the essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

SALARY:

Appointments are normally made at the first step of the announced salary range. Movement on the salary
schedule will occur with successful employment with the Agency on an annual basis.

VACATION:

For bargaining unit employees: twelve (12) days a year during the first five (5) years of service; eighteen
(18) days a year after five (5) years of service; and twenty-four (24) days a year for employees over
fifteen (15) years of service, pro-rated for part-time or 10-month employees. For management and
confidential employees: fifteen (15) days a year during the first five (5) years of service; twenty (20) days
per year after five (5) years of service; and twenty-five (25) days per year after eleven (11) years of
service; also pro-rated for part-time or 10-month employees.

SICK LEAVE:

Twelve (12) days per year with no limit on accumulation; pro-rated for part-time or 10-month employees.

HOLIDAYS:

Twelve (12) paid holidays per year for full-time employees. Part-time or 10-month employees are eligible
for paid holidays per the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

INSURANCE:

Full Health, Dental, and Vision care plans are available for employee and dependents. Part-time or 10-
month employees will be prorated. Employees may be required to pay a portion of the premium.
Insurance coverage begins with the nearest billing period we can add you to our covered list, and is never
more than one month after you are hired.

RETIREMENT PLAN:

Permanent full-time and part-time employees are required to participate in the Public Employees
Retirement System of California and also contribute to Social Security.

CREDIT UNION:

Credit Union Membership is available to all employees.

PAYDAY:

All permanent full-time and part-time employees are paid once a month, usually the last working day of
the month. Extra or overtime work, above the regular contract, is paid on a secondary payroll on the tenth
of each month.

UNION REPRESENTATION:

All employees, except management and confidential, are required to apply for membership with the
California School Employees Association within thirty (30) days of employment. Dues are deducted
monthly from your paycheck. There is no initiation fee.

PROBATION:

All employees are subject to a 180 work day probationary period.

DEFINITION:

Under general supervision, to operate a passenger vehicle, with a Basic Class C
classification, over designated routes to transport school children; to assist in the general
cleaning and servicing of vehicles and do related work as required.

DUTIES:

1. Drives a Class “C” passenger vehicle daily or as assigned over designated routes in
accordance with time schedules, picking up and discharging school children and adherence
to all applicable laws or procedures of the State of California or the State Department of
Education.
2. Transports students and teachers on special trips in various locations, choosing the best
route and making departure and arrival times as scheduled.
3. Inspects passenger vehicle prior to operation as required for safety purposes.
4. Maintains good order among the school children. Contacting parents, students and
administrators as required by policy to deal with all discipline problems.
5. Follows all Agency policies regarding student control and contact with parents and citizens.
6. Renders first aid or emergency assistance as needed
7. Maintains daily records on assigned route and vehicle operation
8. Cleans and services assigned vehicle as per Agency policy.
9. Follows all associated or related Agency policy.
10. Attends and participates in required in-service instruction.
11. When in stand-by, passenger vehicle drivers, in addition, will perform any assigned minor
clerical or custodial functions when not driving.

LICENSE:

Possession of an appropriate California Operator’s License issued by the State Department of
Motor Vehicles, and a Red Cross (or other acceptable) first aid certificate, if required.

KNOWDLEDGE OF:

1. Safe Driving practices
2. All applicable provisions of the California Motor Vehicle Code and Education Code.
3. All related laws and regulations regarding the safe transportation of school students.
4. West Count Transportation Agency Class C driver training program

ABILITY TO:

1. Drive a passenger vehicle safely and efficiently.
2. Service, fuel and clean a passenger vehicle.
3. Maintain good order among children in a passenger vehicle.
4. Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
5. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course
of work
6. Read and speak English at a level required to satisfactorily perform job.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High School Diploma or G.E.D.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THIS POSITION

Terms used in this section are defined as follows:

Rarely 1-10%
Occasionally 11-33%
Frequently 34-66%
Continuously 67-100%
…of the work day

Sitting: Continuously
Standing: Occasionally
Walking: Frequently
Waist Bending: Frequently
Neck Bending: Frequently
Squatting: Frequently
Climbing: Frequently
Kneeling: Frequently
Crawling: Rarely
Neck Twisting: Continuously
Waist Twisting: Frequently
Pushing/Pulling: Frequently up to 40 to 60 lbs of force
Reaching:
Above shoulder: Frequently
Below Shoulder: Frequently
Full Extension: Must be able to reach with full extension 3 feet in any direction to attach
wheelchair harnesses or seat belts.
Lifting:
0-10 lbs.: Occasionally: weight up to 100 feet at a time
11-25 lbs.: Occasionally: weight up to 100 feet at a time
26-75 lbs.: Rarely to move children in event of emergency
Hand Activities:
Repetitive Hand use: Frequently
Simple Grasping: Continuously
Power Grasping: Frequently
Fine Manipulation: Rarely
Hand/Arm twisting/turning: Frequently
Computer Operation/writing: Rarely

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER

West County Transportation Agency is a local government cooperative agency (joint powers agreement). All
government employees in California are required to be disaster service workers. Disaster service workers
means that during times of war or natural disaster, you can be pressed into service in the local community
performing duties that are of a critical nature and required by your supervisors at work.

See PDF application at our website to apply.