Transit Apprentice

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Transit Apprentice

Salary

$21.13 Hourly

Location

Asheville, NC

Job Type

Apprenticeship

Job Number

2024-01224

Department

Transportation

Division

Transit Administration

Opening Date

05/13/2024

Closing Date

6/9/2024 5:00 PM Eastern

• Description

• Benefits

Summary

About our opportunity:

The City of Asheville is seeking recent university graduates for a full-time, one-year position as a Transit Apprentice in the Transportation Department, Transit Division. The Transit Division is responsible for managing and improving public transportation services in Asheville. As a Transit Apprentice, you will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience in transit planning and operations while contributing to the enhancement of Asheville's transportation network.

What you’ll be doing:

• Participating in data analytics and maintenance.

• Conducting transit service surveys.

• Collecting and analyzing service data, including ridership, revenue, hours, and miles.

• Preparing outreach materials for the Transit Committee and community engagement meetings.

• Completing independent research or special projects.

• Assisting with various projects such as bus stop improvement, route and schedule updates, fare policy analysis, and market research studies.

Benefits:

• $21.13/hour

• 37.5 hour work week

• Benefits include Retirement contribution and Hospitalization Insurance

• 13 paid holidays

• 12 sick days

• 10 days paid vacation

About you:

We know your time is valuable. Applicants who meet the following minimum requirements or have comparable experience and/or education will be considered:

• Bachelor’s degree required.

• Interest in public service, transportation, and/or transit planning

• Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all City or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position.

Other things to know:

Work Schedule: Generally works 7.5 hours Monday through Friday, starting between 8:30 a.m. and ending around 5:00 p.m. Occasional additional hours may be required for public outreach meetings.

Application Details:

This position will remain open until filled or until a sufficient number of applications are received.

About us:

The City of Asheville is dedicated to providing quality service for the residents and visitors of our beautiful city, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina. Asheville, NC is a thriving mountain city that has a culture enriched in diversity. The City of Asheville values and respects a diverse community, workforce, and ideas, and is committed to promoting an equitable, fair, and just employment environment. Our organization seeks to create and provide access and opportunities to employees, residents, and visitors to fulfill their potential through inclusive engagement practices, relationship building, and an authentic sense of belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status. The City of Asheville is proud to be a second chance employer.

The City of Asheville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

To view our comprehensive benefits package, click here (https://www.ashevillenc.gov/department/human-resources/compensation-and-benefits/) .

Agency

City of Asheville

Address

City of Asheville PO Box 7148 Asheville, North Carolina, 28802

Phone

828-259-5690 - Apply Online! - EOE

Website

http://www.ashevillenc.gov/jobs