ESL Trainee

Company: Utah Transit Authority
Location: Honeyville
Posted on: April 18, 2024

Job Description:

Job Summary Do not wait to apply after reading this description a high application volume is expected for this opportunity.
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.
  Minimum Qualifications
  
  • 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.
    
    
    EDUCATION/TRAINING:
    
    • 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:
      
      
      Skills:
      
      • Communicate with supervisors and customers and maintain good interpersonal relations, both orally and over the radio, in English with support
        Abilities:
        
        • 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 -
          An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
          [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 -
          Pay Rate: $15.986 per hour
          
          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

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