"Transit Service Operator"

Join our Team at Portland Community College

Portland Community College is the largest post-secondary institution in Oregon and 19th largest in the nation, serving approximately 80,000 full- and part-time students. PCC, which is roughly the size of Rhode Island, has four comprehensive campuses, five workforce training and education centers, and 200 community locations in the Portland metropolitan area. Wherever you're coming from and wherever you're going in life, Portland Community College has the classes and programs to get you there. Our unique role is to make high-quality education accessible to everyone, creating opportunities for our students and contributing to the economic development of our community.

Portland Community College embraces equity and inclusion as a priority. We are committed to building a community with a variety of backgrounds, skills, views, and life experiences. The more we value equity and inclusion, the more we will add value to the work we do and how we serve our students, engage with each other, and the Oregon Community that we serve. Creating a culture that honors equity and inclusion is our objective and the smart path forward.

Portland Community College will ensure that applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for the hiring process are provided for. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the PCC Talent Acquisition Team at pccjobs@pcc.edu.

What You'll Do and Who We Are Looking For

This is a Part-time position currently funded at .76 FTE (approximately 1,580 hour per year.

Possible Shifts:
Day Shift: Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Swing Shift: Monday through Thursday, 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM;
Friday, 6 AM – 6:30 PM

Work Modality: On-site work for all shifts.

Provides safe, reliable, courteous, and efficient bus transportation service to all members of the PCC community. Actively monitors traffic conditions to ensure road safety while remaining attentive to the overall environment on the shuttle bus. This role requires daily interaction with the public in a variety of situations and may involve working independently with minimal direct supervision while on route.

For additional details, please refer to the full classification description: https://www.pcc.edu/hr/employment/classified-jobs/transerop/

Minimum Qualifications

To be considered, your application must demonstrate these minimum qualifications. (Experience is calculated based on the start and end dates you provide multiplied by the number of hours per week worked).

• High school diploma or equivalent, with minimum of
• Six months experience in public service. Position requires effective interaction with customers and/or the public.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Commercial Driver’s license for operation of motor vehicle and have an acceptable driving record including five years of accident free driving, with no recent moving violations. (In your application or cover letter, please confirm that you have an valid Commercial Driver's license)

Must be able to pass a personal and criminal history background check. Must pass a physical examination and submit to periodic drug testing.

Success Criteria: These qualifications, skills and abilities are critical for success in this position.

Throughout the screening process, you will be evaluated based on the demonstration of these qualifications.

• Experience operating a shuttle bus while delivering high-quality customer service.
• Experience conducting routine safety inspections to ensure vehicle compliance and readiness.
• Experience communicating accurate and timely information to customers.
• Experience preparing and delivering clear verbal and written reports to supervisors regarding job status and any operational concerns.

Working Conditions: Must be able to operate a motor vehicle sitting for long periods of time; safely assist people using personal mobility devices on and off the bus and work in all types of weather.

Why You'll Love Working Here

The PCC district encompasses a 1,500-square-mile area in northwest Oregon and offers two-year degrees, one-year certificate programs, short-term training, alternative education, pre-college courses and life-long learning. As part of our College community, you’ll enjoy:

• A collaborative and inspiring campus community
• Opportunities for learning and professional development

Position Grade

Classified 18 (H)

Employment Type

Part time

Total Rewards Package / What We Offer

There is never a dull moment at PCC. We offer more than just a competitive salary. When you join our team at PCC you'll also enjoy:

• Comprehensive benefit package
• Oregon PERS contribution
• Tax deferred annuity program and a deferred compensation program
• Tuition waiver for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and dependent children under 24 years of age, as well as partial tuition reimbursement for full-time employees at other accredited institutions
• Free access to the sport centers / campus gymnasiums, performing arts, and cultural events
• Conference and Event Rental Space - Employees receive 50% off when on-campus for personal events
• Paid Leave (Pro-rated by FTE for Part-Time Employees) reference Classified Agreement
• Starts at 8 hours of vacation leave per month (additional vacation hours with years of service)
• 1 day of sick leave per month
• 12 paid holidays
• PCC Winter Break (when College is Closed)
• 24 hours of personal leave per year

More detailed information on the benefits plans, who is eligible, and how to enroll or make changes can be found at pcc.edu/hr/benefits. Please email PCCBenefits@pcc.edu if you have any questions.

How We Determine Initial Salary Placement

The first two steps of the range are: $25.14 to $25.90 per hour. Higher salary placement may be available based on qualifications, experience and internal equity. Full Range: $25.14 to $40.34 Hourly Wage