This position supports the day-to-day operations of private transporation providers under contract to MTS.  This IS NOT A PLANNING POSITION.  You must be a college student currrently enrolled in a minimum of 12 undergraduate units or 6 graduate units.

SUMMARY:

To perform professional transit and paratransit operations activities including paratransit contract administration and oversight of regional bus operations.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

Essential Functions

• Transit Contract Monitoring
• Service Performance Monitoring
• Bus Stop Inventory Maintenance
• Timetable Deliveries
• Service Change Implementation
• Data Entry
• Data Collection
• Administrative Support

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Perform other tasks as may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of or ability to learn MTS policies and regulations, ability to read, understand, and apply MTS policies and regulations; ability to write letters, memoranda, and reports using clear, concise and grammatically correct English; ability to speak clearly, distinctly, and effectively in person-to-person or small group situations using tact and diplomacy; ability to coordinate and initiate actions necessary to implement decisions and delegate responsibilities to appropriate personnel; ability to establish and maintain priorities in order to complete assignments by deadlines without detailed instructions; skill in verifying the accuracy and completeness of forms and reports; knowledge of Microsoft Office Windows operating system, including Word, Excel, Access, Adobe PageMaker, PowerPoint, and Outlook and the ability to learn and use other software that we might have or acquire.

Physical Requirements

The successful candidate must be able to fulfill the physical demands of the job such as walking, stooping, sitting, bending, and reaching for overhead files and occasional lifting (must be able to lift up to 30 pounds). He/she must be able to perform tasks that involve manual dexterity such as use a computer and perform 10-key tasks. Duties will be performed primarily in an office type environment.

Experience/Education/Certificates/License(s)

Possess and maintain a valid California driver’s license.  H6 DMV driving record required.  An educational background in planning, public administration, transportation, geography, engineering or another related field is helpful but not required.

GENERAL:

Must satisfactorily pass all applicable examinations including, but not limited to, a pre-employment physical, background and consumer credit check, psychological, and drug and alcohol testing and a background interview.

SALARY:

The hourly salary level for this position is $10.23 per hour with no benefits.  While college is in session, a maximum of 20 hours per week may be worked; may expand to 40 hours per week while school is not in session.  Hours and days of work are flexible.  The successful candidate will be expected to work close to the maximum number of hours allowed.  Some irregular night and weekend work availability may be required.

San Diego Metropolitan System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

DISCLAIMER: The above described job elements are intended to indicate the general nature and levels of work being performed by employees assigned to the job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities and skills required of employees so classified. Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.