Author: Chris Ackerman

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The Victor Valley Transit Authority and National Express will be holding a hiring even from 10am – 3pmt on February 18 and 25, 2020 at the Historic Harvey House in Barstow, CA. Located at 685 N. 1st Ave, Barstow, CA 92311.

We will be looking to fill positions for both our Barstow and Hesperia locations for Transit Drivers, Utility Workers and Maintenance techs I, II, III

TRANSIT DRIVERS:

• California Driver’s License (3 years) 
• Must have or be able to obtain a Class B license with Passenger & Airbrake Endorsement (Preferred NOT REQUIRED)
• Must have a high degree of attention and considerable skill in the control of vehicles
• Must have a clean driving record
• Be able to pass a DOT Physical, background check, and pre-employment drug screening
• Provide excellent customer service
• Must show great judgment and problem solving skills 

MAINTENANCE TECHS I, II, III

• Range of one to five years Med/Hvy truck Fleet mechanic repair experience 
• Technical and fleet knowledge of major vehicle systems and diesel equipment is required 
• Possess the recommended minimum hand tools for a Diesel Technician 
• Ability to use good judgment and decision making skills 
• Must pass DOT pre-employment physical, drug screen and background check 
• ASE Certification desirable but not required for company vehicles in assigned location 

UTILITY WORKERS

• Interest in the automotive industry
• Knowledge of requirements related to safe working practices and conditions and maintenance of a safe work environment
• Basic knowledge of information technology and software programs to enter data and retrieve work orders
• Valid appropriate licenses and/or certification required to operate company vehicles in assigned location

Free training program for drivers and mechanics.

If you are unable to attend, please apply online to careers.nellc.com or contact Melanie Thompson at 760-995-3560 for more information.

This week, the Victor Valley Transit Authority Board of Directors honored VVTA Driver Cynthia Jones for her attention to detail, compassion and quick thinking to help reunite a missing 13-year old back to his family in Big Bear, CA.

“It was definitely God’s timing”, stated Cynthia. “I was on layover during my route and I was reading a news report about a missing boy on my phone, when I heard a knock on my bus door, and there he was.  He was trying to find a way to get to Victorville, where he had family, so I invited him aboard and after speaking to him for a few minutes to confirm it was actually him, I notified dispatch and the authorities were alerted.” Cynthia Jones has been a part of VVTA for the last 2.5 years and was recently promoted to Dispatch. “I was at the right place, at the right time”.

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Board Chair Curt Emick stated, “What a way to showcase the kind of employee’s we have. I am so proud of Cynthia for reaching out to help this 13-year-old boy. Job well done!”.  Joining Chair Curt Emick (Apple Valley) are Vice-Chair Joy Jeanette (Adelanto), Robert Lovingood (San Bernardino 1^st District), Larry Bird (Hesperia),  Dawn Rowe (San Bernardino 3^rd District), Gloria Garcia (Victorville) and Todd Noble (Barstow).

VVTA is proud of Cynthia Jones and all of the staff that go the extra mile to make a difference, not only for their passengers, but for the community as a whole.

This week the Victor Valley Transit Authority Board of Directors nominated and unanimously approved Curt Emick as Chair, and Joy Jeanette as Vice Chair for the 2020 Board. We are very excited what these already great leaders will bring to VVTA this year!

Joining Chair Curt Emick (Apple Valley) and Vice-Chair Joy Jeanette (Adelanto), the 2020 Board of Directors is rounded out by Robert Lovingood (San Bernardino 1^st District), Larry Bird (Hesperia),  Dawn Rowe (San Bernardino 3^rd District), Gloria Garcia (Victorville) and Todd Noble (Barstow).

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING – January 21, 2020

Thank you to all of our riders and partners for helping making 2019 a brilliant year at VVTA! We are excited to serve you even more spectacularly in 2020!