Employment
We are currently hiring for a Full-time Assistant Transportation Director,
Human Resources & Administrative Coordinator, Apprentice,
Part-time Van operators, and Full-time/Part-time Bus operators.
Van and Bus Operators:
If you would like to become a bus driver, we welcome new drivers and offer paid training and full assistance throughout the process of obtaining your Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a P endorsement.
Qualified applicants must:
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Be at least 19 years of age;
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Have 3 years of regular driving experience;
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Have a high school diploma, GED, or the equivalent in work experience.
Benefits:
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Starting pay while training $12/hour and increased to $17/hour after obtaining CDL
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Flexible hours
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CDL training and road testing provided
If you are interested in great benefits, flexible hours, and in-house training, please fill out an application or for more information call Bridget Harrison, Human Resources @ (828) 297-1300, ext. 105.
Assistant Transportation Director:
We're looking for someone who is passionate about public transportation, has at least two years of experience in public transportation, and has excellent communication and very strong leadership skills.
Responsibilities:
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Supervises Operations Staff
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Acts as the Safety Officer
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Trains employees
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Manages employees' weekly schedules
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Ensures compliance
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Ability to plan transit routes and schedules
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Familiar with Watauga County & Town of Boone
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Occasionally drive a bus
Qualifications:
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Bachelor's Degree and two years of experience in public transportation
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Must maintain a Class B CDL with a P endorsement
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Good driving record
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Punctual and Dependable
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Supervisory experience
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Creates a supportive and open-communication work environment
Benefits:
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Employer Paid Health Insurance, Employer Paid Life Insurance, Retirement Plan, Comp Time, Leave Accrual, and Paid Holidays
If you are interested, please fill out an application, and submit along with a resume and cover letter.
For more information:
call Bridget Harrison, Human Resources @ (828) 297-1300, ext. 105.
Human Resources & Administrative Coordinator:
Performs administrative work assisting the Director, department heads, and employees with the administration of the personnel management program, and related work as apparent or assigned. Executes HR responsibilities and assists both administrative and operational personnel by performing the responsibilities listed in the full description.
Qualifications:
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Any combination of education and experience equal to an associate's degree in office administration or related field
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Great personality!
Benefits:
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Employer Paid Health Insurance, Employer Paid Life Insurance, Retirement Plan, Leave Accrual, and Paid Holidays
If you are interested, please fill out an application, and submit along with a resume and cover letter.
For more information:
call Bridget Harrison, Human Resources @ (828) 297-1300, ext. 105.
Apprentice:
We're looking for someone who is passionate about public transportation, is a recent graduate with GIS and/or Planning background, has excellent communication skills, and eager to learn!
Responsibilities:
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Analyze AppalCART data and create reports
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Working with Executive Director to design routes and schedules
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Creating media materials
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Manages employees' weekly schedules
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Maintaining and updating route information, maps, and schedules
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Updating AppalCART's GTFS feed for Google Maps
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Learning Dispatch operations including Paratransit and Rural Routes
Qualifications:
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Recent graduate with a B.S. in Geography and/or Planning
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Knowledge of GIS
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Knowledge of Adobe Illustrator
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Ability to collaborate and work with other staff members
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Ability to quickly learn operations software and programs
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Interest in public transportation!
Benefits:
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Employer Paid Health Insurance, Employer Paid Life Insurance, Retirement Plan, Leave Accrual, and Paid Holidays
The Apprenticeship position is a one-year full-time position. Ideal term of employment is June 1, 2023 - May 31, 2024.
If you are interested, please fill out an application, and submit along with a resume and cover letter.
For more information:
call Bridget Harrison, Human Resources @ (828) 297-1300, ext. 105.
Please read the following Employment Application Information below.
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Signatures are still required even when filling out the application form with Adobe. Please print once the form is filled, then sign and scan the application form to send to the email address included in the application. You may also mail the application.
Job Fairs
Come meet us in person!
Want to know more about AppalCART? Come talk to us!
Have questions? We are happy to help!
Ready to fill out an application, or have one to submit? We have some ready for you and feel free to bring a completed application with you.
Upcoming Events
NC Works
Third Thursday Job Fair located at the Watauga NCWorks Career Center on June 15th, 2023 from 1-4pm.
We are happy to meet you and answer your questions. We will have applications available for you.