Temporary Trolley Operator

About the Department

***PLEASE NOTE*** The salary range posted in this bulletin represents the salary range for a FULL-TIME position. Compensation will be pro-rated based on the number of hours worked.

Do you enjoy helping people and creating memorable experiences? FresnoHOP is seeking friendly, customer-focused temporary Trolley Operators to support our team and help deliver exceptional service across the City of Fresno. As a Temporary Trolley Operator, you will play an important role in ensuring each ride is safe, smooth, and enjoyable for our passengers. Duties include, but are not limited to: 

FresnoHOP showcases some of Fresno's best destinations. Our trolleys connect Fresno State and Campus Pointe to key areas, including the Brewery District, Cultural Arts District, and Tower District. We also provide transportation for special events and charters, offering a fun and unique way for groups to experience Fresno. 

We are looking for reliable individuals with strong communication skills, a commitment to customer service, and a focus on safety. If you are dependable, people-oriented, and interested in representing your community in a temporary capacity, we would be excited to have you join our team. 

Incumbents may be assigned to work any shift as directed, including days, nights, evenings, weekends, and holidays. 

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High School diploma, or GED equivalent. 

Experience:  

Three (3) years of licensed experience in the operation of motor vehicles and two (2) years of work experience involving direct public contact similar to that gained in retail sales, public service setting, or closely related field. 

Special Requirement(s): 

Possession and continued maintenance of a valid California Class B Driver’s License with passenger endorsement is required at the time of application.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

These positions have been designated as being 'safety sensitive' and require all eligibles offered employment to successfully pass a drug test before employment. Federal law requires that applicants for positions involving the operation of certain transit vehicles, revenue service vehicles, the transportation of hazardous materials, or heavy equipment over 26,001 pounds requiring a commercial driver's license must undergo pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment. This classification is subject to random drug and alcohol testing throughout the entire term of employment in this class.

Other Qualifications

THE SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications may be referred to the hiring department for further consideration. No competitive examination process will be conducted for this temporary position.

Benefits

Bargaining Unit 6 Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 1027 (ATU)
BENEFIT	DESCRIPTION
HEALTH INSURANCE	The City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT	IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION	Voluntary 457 plan with Fidelity Investments to increase your retirement savings.
VACATION LEAVE	Accrue 8 -14.66 hours per month based on years of service available after 6 months.
SICK LEAVE	Accrue 8 hours per month with a cap of 900 hours.
HOLIDAYS	11 City-observed annual holidays, plus birthday and 1 personal day with a cap of 48 hours.
SHORT TERM DISABILITY	Provided through California SDI program
UNIFORM ALLOWANCE	$530 per year.
BILINGUAL PREMIUM: PAY	$100 per month upon approved certification.
FREE BUS PASSES	For bus driver, spouse, and dependent children under age 18.
HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENT (HRA)  Eligible retirees can use the remaining Sick Leave balance, in excess of 240 hours, at 80% of hourly rate and other qualified leave balances, tax free, to reimburse health insurance premiums and other qualified medical expenses.
RETIREMENT -City of Fresno Retirement Systems, one of the best funded public systems in the state.  Reciprocity with other public California systems. Vested in Retirement benefits after 5 years of service. City employees do not participate in Social Security.
DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Program):an optional, voluntary program that allows an employee to deposit retirement benefits in a special savings account within the Retirement System while continuing to work for the City of Fresno for up to 10 years.  Participation minimum is age 50 and vested.  Benefits include ownership of accumulated funds, compound interest earnings, and alternative distribution options. *Part-time employees receive a rate propionate to a full-time employee.
Additional information regarding the City of Fresno benefits is available at  https://www.fresno.gov/personnel/human-resources-support/#tab-1

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Agency Information

EmployerCity of FresnoAddress 2600 Fresno St., Personnel Services Department

Fresno, California, 93721 Phone559-621-6950
Website https://www.fresno.gov/