PSTA is a Drug Free/Smoke Free Workplace. PSTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
PSTA's Human Resources Department serves over 500 employees, and is responsible for recruiting and selecting individuals whose knowledge, skills, and abilities most closely meet the needs of the Authority.
Click position below to view vacancy description:We appreciate your interest in seeking employment with Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority. You will be contacted if we plan to schedule an interview. Your application will remain in our active file for six
(6) months.
Mechanic
Click here to view PDFShift: Full-time basis, working evening shifts including weekends
Wage: $11.67 per hour
BASIC PURPOSE: Mechanics perform vehicle maintenance repairs including, but not limited to, changing lights, check and add fuel and oil, preventative maintenance inspections, steam clean, change tires, check and change batteries. Bending, stretching and light lifting is required. Must possess own hand tools in accordance with PSTA requirements.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Perform vehicle maintenance repairs such as: changing lights, checking and adding fuel and oil, preventative maintenance inspections, steam clean, changing tires, checking and changing batteries as needed etc. Certain tasks such as brake reline, engine or transmission repairs, steering repairs, electrical repairs, etc. will be performed under the guidance of the lead man, Master/Journeyman Mechanics or shop supervision.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:- Education: High school diploma or G.E.D.
- Experience: At least (1) one to (2) years mechanics experience in automotive or heavy vehicle repair. Course study in automotive or heavy vehicle repair will be considered.
- License: Must possess a Florida Commercial Driver's license with passenger endorsement and
air brakes. - Special Requirements: No serious traffic violations or suspension of Driver's license and no DUI's for the previous seven years. No more than seven points in the previous four years.
- Knowledge of: Basic Automotive or heavy vehicle mechanics and various uses of mechanical tools and terminology. Knowledge of computers and data input (minimal)
- Skilled in: Auto mechanics and auto maintenance.
- Abilities: Must be able to service vehicles and provide general maintenance to them. Must possess own hand tools in accordance with PSTA requirements.
- Possess valid Florida Driver’s License and good driving record and one of the following: a) Class “B” Commercial Drivers License with passenger endorsement and air brakes
- Pass a complete physical including medical history and drug screen (at PSTA’s expense)
- PSTA will perform a criminal background check.
- PSTA will verify your employment history.
- PSTA will verify your driving record with the Department of Motor Vehicles.
- Must have requirements of the Minimum Tool List
b) Class “B” restricted PERMIT (valid for 6 months) Commercial Drivers License with passenger endorsement and air brakes
The position is open until filled. Please submit an application to the Human Resources Department at:
Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority▲ Back to Top
3201 Scherer Drive, St. Petersburg, FL 33716
E-mail: sjones@psta.net
Online Application: Click Here (or on the links to the right)
Service Attendant (Maintenance Department)
Click here to view PDFShift: The hours/shifts available for this position can be either: (These shifts available are selected by employee’s seniority date)
- 6:30 PM to 3:00 AM (Five days / 8 hr shifts – 2 days off)
- 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM (Four days /10 hr shifts – 3 days off) These shifts will include weekends and may require you to have a flexible schedule.
BASIC PURPOSE: The Service Attendants fuels buses, check and add oil, operate the bus washer, wash interior of buses and windows, sweep, dust interior and park buses. Performs related work as required. Requires heavy lifting, and you must have a valid Florida driver’s license.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:- Submit proof of high school diploma or G.E.D.
- Pass a complete physical including medical history and drug screen (at PSTA's expense).
- PSTA will perform a criminal background check. (Please list on your application Any Felonies or Misdemeanors you may have.)
- PSTA will verify your employment history.
- PSTA will verify your driving record with the Department of Motor Vehicles. You must have less than 7 points within a 4 year time frame and No DUI’s or Driver's License suspensions within 7 years.
- Standing: 4 – 5 hours/day for sustained periods of time on concrete and asphalt.
- Sitting/Driving: 1 - 2 hours/day or more on constant basis. Seat belt properly secured on required vehicles.
- Walking: 6 – 7 hours/day on asphalt and concrete.
- Physical Effort (Exerting weight or force to lift/pull/or move objects): Light work exertion 0 - 20lbs of force is 3 – 4 hours, medium work exertion 20 - 50lbs of force 2 – 4 hours, heavy work exertion 50-100 lbs. 1 – 2 hours. Supportive equipment is available. Both sedentary and very heavy work is rare.
- Pushing, Climbing, Stooping: Occasionally required from 1 - 2 hours/day (Requiring lower extremities, back muscles and equilibrium). Repeated entering and exiting of buses.
- Balancing: Rare activity, less than 1 hour/day.
- Repetitive Motion/Grasping/Feeling: 4 ½ - 6 hours/day and involve very frequent activity. Ability to move fingers, hands, and wrist.
- Twisting/Turning: Occasional twisting at waist and neck required up to 1 - 2 hours/day.
- Reaching: Frequent activity required with hands, knees, and feet.
- Speech/Signaling: Speaks clearly and distinctly to convey information to others.
- Vision: Color determination ability required far acuity with clear vision at 20 feet and close vision is required at 20 inches. Peripheral vision and depth perception is required.
- Hearing: Ability to receive information aurally and/or to make discriminations in sound by ear.
- Noise/Vibration: Exposed to constant or intermittent noise levels above the ambient noise level. Occasional vibration, oscillation, movements of the extremities or whole body.
- Hazards: Temperature changes from weather conditions, injury exposures or potential injuries and exposure to atmospheric conditions as dust, fumes, vapors, or mist that could affect the occupational health of the employee.
- Supportive Equipment:
- Protective shoes: Steel-toe safety shoes, mandatory.
Respiratory Protection: None required.
Hand Protection: None required, optional.
Driving: Seat Belts are required.
Back: Back Support, optional. - Protective shoes: Steel-toe safety shoes, mandatory.
The position is open until filled. Please submit an application to the Human Resources Department at:
Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority▲ Back to Top
3201 Scherer Drive, St. Petersburg, FL 33716
E-mail: sjones@psta.net
Online Application: Click Here (or on the links to the right)
Inventory Control Clerk (Maintenance Department)
Click here to view PDFShift: The hours/shifts available for this position can be either: (These shifts available are selected by employee’s seniority date)
- 5:00 AM to 1:30 PM (Five days / 8 hr shifts – 2 days off)
- 1:00 PM to 9:30 PM (Five days / 8 hr shifts – 2 days off)
- 9:00 PM to 5:30 AM (Five days / 8 hr shifts – 2 days off)
BASIC PURPOSE: Performs detailed duties in connection with the supply and control of parts and materials at Authority storerooms; adheres to established safety rules and procedures at all times.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:- Provides mechanics and other maintenance personnel with requested parts and materials including non-stock supplies, in conformance with established policies and procedures, while maintaining sufficient quantities to meet daily needs.
- Restocks unused parts and materials from mechanics and other maintenance personnel. Receives and processes defective parts, returnable cores and parts to be scrapped from maintenance personnel on a weekly basis.
- Promptly updates all inventory transactions; participates in daily counts of items verifying database, and annual physical inventories of parts and materials.
- Maintains all rebuild work orders through the entire rebuild process until the unit is placed
into inventory. - Process all information necessary in order to maintain maintenance and inventory records.
- Education: High school diploma or G.E.D.
- Experience: Two (2) years experience in a store warehouse or parts wholesale outlet as a parts clerk.
- License: Must possess a valid Florida Driver's license.
- Knowledge of: Purchasing and stores' procedures and terminology; simple mathematics.
- Skilled in: Parts knowledge, purchasing procedures, data entry, and basic office skills. Must be computer literate and be able to enter data into a computerized data base with minimal training, along with the ability to key numbers accurately. Must demonstrate the ability to efficiently use Microsoft Windows. The ability to balance/reconcile daily issues of fuel & oil, enter in computer, and update data.
- Abilities: Must pass a heavy lifting physical; work in a neat and organized manner; follow written and oral instructions; read and interpret parts manuals; establish and maintain effective
working relationships.
The position is open until filled. Please submit an application to the Human Resources Department at:
Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority▲ Back to Top
3201 Scherer Drive, St. Petersburg, FL 33716
E-mail: sjones@psta.net
Online Application: Click Here (or on the links to the right)
Transit Analyst
Click here to view PDFShift: Full-Time Monday thru Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Salary: Minimum annual salary $34,963
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Prepares and conducts route surveys and collects and/or supervises the collection of data, develops and implements survey techniques and process, and may supervise and participate in field studies. Obtains route information through passenger/operator complaints and suggestions regarding routing to ensure that patrons’ opinions are heard and considered and PSTA services are effectively meeting the needs of its patrons.
- Works with the Marketing Department to prepare and proof PSTA’s system map, public schedules and other public information materials. Ensures uniform application of the Operators Labor Agreement is adhered to when developing driver assignments.
- Using HASTUS computer scheduling and run cutting systems, ensures all data is properly maintained and entered into the system. Conducts and assists with the operators General Run Bids, Vacation Bids and Holiday Bids. Prepares all operator instructional documents i.e., operators paddles, left & right turns driver notes, deadhead travel instructions and loading/location maps. Prepares statistical charts, maps and other documents to accompany studies, reports and presentations.
- AVL System: Collects and converts longitude/latitude coordinates of all bus stops and ensures data is properly entered into the Hastus GEO Map system. Generates AVL interface files and Google Transit interface files of all bus route and stop for each General Run Bid.
- APC System: Reviews ridership, running times and load data for all PSTA routes, using the APC Software. Generates and reviews and analyzes the monthly On-Time Performance Report for schedule adherence. Generates reviews and analyzes PSTA ridership by routes. Develops and submits specific ridership reports i.e., wheelchair/bike rack ridership reports.
- Bus Stop Database: Reviews and monitors all changes to passenger amenities to ensure accuracy of PSTA bus Stop Database. Works with the Planning Department and Facility Maintenance Department regarding the various Pinellas County Municipalities during road construction to ensure bus stops are removed or added as needed.
- Education: High school diploma or G.E.D. Supplemental Education or training in business, transportation, safety or relevant area is preferred.
- Experience: Two (2) years experience as a Bus Operator with a good safe driving record, discipline record & overall work record; or an equivalent combination of transit operations experience.
- License: Must possess & maintain a Florida Drivers License and will be required to obtain a Commercial Drivers License, CDL B.
- Knowledge of: Principles, practices and procedures of public transit routing and scheduling;
knowledge of PSTA’s service Area; military time calculations; knowledge of PSTA’s current Operator Labor Agreement. - Skilled in: Basic mathematical and quantitative skills; word processing skills; basic computer knowledge; Software knowledge: Microsoft office. Detailed report writing and proofreading skills.
- Abilities: Must possess outstanding organizational and analytical skills, excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to calculate time accurately; utilize a personal computer; analyze operating/schedule data; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees
at all levels.
The position is open until filled. Please submit an application to the Human Resources Department at:
Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority▲ Back to Top
3201 Scherer Drive, St. Petersburg, FL 33716
E-mail: sjones@psta.net
Online Application: Click Here (or on the links to the right)
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