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 Robert B. Hill Co.

7101 Oxford St.

MN 55426

www.hillwater.com

Notice of Job Opening

Internal and External Opportunities

 PART-TIME  BUS OPERATOR

 Metro Transit is the largest provider of transit service in the seven-county metropolitan area and one of the country's largest transit systems. We operate bus and rail service, essential to the region's mobility, and provide resources for carpooling, vanpooling and bike commuting. Metro Transit helps people get where they're going, makes a dent in the region's ever-growing congestion and promotes a cleaner environment.   In response to the recent 35W bridge collapse, Metro Transit has committed to assist the community by providing increased service and adding part time (up to 30 hours per week) Bus Operators positions

 Pay Range:  $15.88 (start rate) - $22.69 (top rate)

 Part Time Employee Benefits

·         Prorated health and dental insurance

·         Employer-paid life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance

·         Supplemental employee life and dependent life insurance

·         Paid legal holidays and floating holidays

·         Pre-tax accounts to reimburse health and child care expenses

·         Free all-you-can-ride bus pass and preferential carpool parking

·         Wellness programs

·         Employee personal and family assistance services

·         Training opportunities to advance employee skills and reimbursement of training tuition

·         Participate in the Minnesota State Retirement System (MSRS). Each     employee's     contribution to his or her retirement fund is supplemented by Council dollars.

·         Deferred compensation plans allow employees to defer taxes on earnings from savings           until retirement.

·         Health care savings plans enable employees to save money to pay for medical expenses        and/or health insurance premiums after termination of public service.

 Primary Responsibilities:

·         Responsible for the overall safe, timely and effective operation of their bus, which involves pre- and post-trip inspections, a defensive driving style and knowledge and adherence to the routes and schedules.

·         Responsible for monitoring the internal and external environment of the bus, utilizing fare tools, anticipating and mediating rider issues and providing excellent customer service. 

·         Checks for and maintains safety of the bus in varying traffic and road conditions.

 Training & Experience Requirements:

·         Minimum of 18 years of age and an active licensed driver for the last two (2) years

·         Minimum two (2) years of previous full time equivalent work experience

·         Ability to read, write, speak, understand and communicate clearly in English  

 Candidates Must have:

·         Valid Minnesota driver’s license

·         Verifiable work history

·         Four (4) Commercial Driver License (CDL) Endorsements: General Knowledge, Air Brakes, Pre-Trip and Passenger Transport or possess a valid CDL-endorsed driver’s license

·         Good driving record - disqualification for any of the following charges:

o        More than 1 moving violation in the past twelve (12) months

o        More than 2 moving violations in the past twenty four (24) months

o        Any of the following charges in the past thirty six (36) months: more than three (3) moving violations, DWI/DUI conviction, careless or reckless driving, open-bottle, leaving the scene of an accident, driving after suspension/withdrawl/revocation of license, committing a felony while operating a motor vehicle, refusing to comply with open consent, or violating state or local law (other than parking violations) arising in connection with a fatal accident.

 Selection Process:

Candidates will be ranked on an eligibility list according to:

·         Training & experience rating                    20%

·         Bus operator skill assessment 40%

·         Structured interview                            40%

·         Driving record evaluation             Pass/Fail

·         Background Check                                 Pass/Fail

 Eligibility for appointment from this examination will expire at the end of twelve (12) months unless extended.  No notice is furnished to persons when their eligibility expires.  Appointments will be made from the eligibility list in rank order.

 How to Apply:

For consideration, applicants must submit a completed Metropolitan Council Employment Application  and the Supplemental Bus Operator Application by the posting closing date to: 

Metropolitan Council

Minneapolis, MN  55411-4398

Fax:

 All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and physical (if applicable).  Please visit our website at www.metrocouncil.org for more information about this position and for employment application forms.

 The Metropolitan Council is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. 

Women, minorities and disabled candidates are encouraged to apply.

Notice of Job Opening

Internal and External Opportunities  

MECHANICS

(Posting Number: 291014)

Metro Transit is the largest provider of transit service in the seven-county metropolitan area and one of the country's largest transit systems.  We are currently adding mechanic positions to repair and maintain Metro Transit buses, vehicles, equipment and parts/components.  Working for Metro Transit Maintenance Division provides you many exciting opportunities:  

• Go Greener!: leading the transit industry in the reduction of petro-fuel consumption via multiple alternative fuel technologies.  This includes bio-fuels and hybrid electric propulsion.
• Advanced Vehicle Technology: experience Go Greener technology, PLC (programmable logic control) and vehicle/computer integration technology.
• Excellent Facilities: facility amenities include vehicle ventilation, parallelogram hoists and fall protection.
• Comprehensive Training Program: employees are trained on all facets of bus maintenance processes, procedures and technologies.
• Mechanic Certification Program: tests employees on 4 areas of technical expertise (HVAC; Electrical/Computer; Powertrain; Pneumatic/Suspension).  For each area a mechanic successfully certifies in, 15 cents per hour is added to their wages (a mechanic who certifies in all four areas would have 60 cents per hour added to their wages).  Mechanics must re-certify every three years to stay abreast of current technology and retain their hourly wage increase.
• Career Advancement Opportunities: supervisory training and education programs are available to prepare mechanical employees for career advancement by giving them the tools needed to supervise and lead a shift of maintenance employees.

Pay Range:  $16.44 (Start Rate) $23.48 (Top Rate)

 Employee Benefits

·         Health and dental insurance

·         Employer-paid life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance

·         Supplemental employee life and dependent life insurance

·         Paid legal holidays and floating holidays

·         Pre-tax accounts to reimburse health and child care expenses

·         Free all-you-can-ride bus pass and preferential carpool parking

·         Wellness programs

·         Employee personal and family assistance services

·         Training opportunities to advance employee skills and reimbursement of training tuition

·         Participate in the Minnesota State Retirement System (MSRS). Each employee's      contribution to his or her retirement fund is supplemented by Council dollars.

·         Deferred compensation plans allow employees to defer taxes on earnings from savings        until retirement.

·         Health care savings plans enable employees to save money to pay for medical expenses      and/or health insurance premiums after termination of public service.  

Primary Responsibilities:

• Repair vehicles and equipment – diagnose, inspect, repair, replace, rebuild and adjust various systems and components;
• Perform inspections on buses, vehicles and equipment.  Grease, change oil, filters and other fluids as part of inspection process using grease guns, fluid dispensers, torque wrenches, etc;
• Perform bus changes/service calls, tow buses with service truck on service calls;
• weld, fabricate, cut metal, wood and other materials to repair vehicles and equipment;
• Clean work areas, buses and equipment using power sweepers & scrubbers, pressure washers, chemicals, soap, and floor dry;
• Miscellaneous shop work (fuel/clean/sweep buses, direct traffic, empty trash, fill windshield wash buckets, markup, drive forklift, move recycling bins, measure fluid tanks using a dip stick, move buses, drive buses through wash racks, etc.);
• Operates a forklift when request, and
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education/Training & Experience Requirements:

·         Graduate of a two year vocational school program in diesel mechanics OR high school diploma/GED and 2 years of full time vehicle diagnostic/repair experience as a mechanic

• Experience driving buses, diesel trucks and other heavy-duty equipment

 License/Certification

• Valid drivers’ license and good driving record consistent with Metro Transit’s  Bus Operator Vehicle Records Standards (see below) 
• Class “A” commercial driver’s license or permit with Combination Vehicle, Air Brake, General Knowledge, pre-trip and Passenger Endorsements on first date of hire. 

            Motor Vehicle Record Standards – Disqualification for any of the following charges:

            1.         More than 1 moving violation in the past 12 months

            2.         More than 2 moving violations in the past 24 months

            3.         Within the past three years CANNOT have any of the following charges:

·            More than 3 moving violations

·            DWI conviction

·            Careless or reckless driving

·            Open bottle

·            Leaving the scene of an accident

·            Driving after suspension/withdrawal/revocation

·            Committing a felony while operating a motor vehicle

·            Violating state or local law other than parking violations, arising in connection with a                               fatal accident

·            Refusing to comply with open consent

Physical Requirements

·         Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

• Exertion and force up 100 pounds

Working Conditions

• Heavy manual labor in adverse conditions.

How to Apply

·         Applicants must submit a completed Metropolitan Council Employment Application form and, if required, supplemental application materials as described below.  Candidates who do not follow the application process will not be considered.  This applies to internal and external applicants.

·         Employment Application form is available at www.metrocouncil.org.  To request information in an alternative format, please call the number below or (TTY) for hearing impaired.

·         Complete the application form as thoroughly as possible.  DO NOT MARK “See Resume” on your application.  Resumes may be included, but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed Metropolitan Council Employment Application form.

·         Please clearly indicate the job title and posting number on information submitted.  Internal applicants also include employee/badge ID number.  Include information for required licenses, certifications, registrations or degrees.

·         Employment Applications must be received by the Human Resources Department no later than the deadline date listed on page one of the Notice of Job Opening.

·         Supplemental Application Materials must be completed if indicated.

       FORMCHECKBOX  Consumer Report / Investigative Consumer Report Disclosure and Release of Information Authorization.

·        FORMCHECKBOX  Safety Sensitive Positions: Authorization for Applicant or Employee Drug and Alcohol Inquiry.

Metro Transit

Human Resources Department

Minneapolis, MN 55411

Email:

FAX:  

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check,

pre-employment drug screen and physical (if applicable).

The Metropolitan Council is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. 

Women, minorities and disabled candidates are encouraged to apply.

Line Maintenance Position

Airbus A310/300 line maintenance position in Casper, Wyoming.

Must have a valid A&P license and large aircraft maintenance experience. 

Shift: Monday PM through Friday PM or Tuesday AM through Saturday AM

Salary based on experience and qualifications: 53K to 60K

Please forward a copy of your resume to:

Manager, Line Maintenance

Innotech-Execaire Aviation, a Division of IMP Group International