Employment Application

If a necessary duty of a position:

Golden Empire Transit District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As required by law, we must record certain information to be made a part of our Equal Employment Opportunity Program.

Applicants for employment are also invited to participate in the Equal Employment Opportunity Program by reporting their status as handicapped, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other minority. In extending this invitation you are also advised that: (a) workers (applicants) are under no obligation to respond, but may do so in the future if they choose; (b) responses will remain confidential within the Human Resources Department; and (c) responses will be used only for the necessary information to include in our Equal Employment Opportunity Program. We are a company that values diversity. We actively encourage women and minorities to apply. Refusal to provide this information will have no bearing on your application and will not subject you to any adverse treatment.

1. I authorize all corporations, companies, former employers, credit agencies, educational institutions, law enforcement agencies, city, state, county and federal courts, military services and persons to release information they may have about me to the person or company with which this form has been filed, or their agent, and release all parties involved from any liability and responsibility for doing so. I also authorize the procurement of an investigative consumer report and understand that it may contain information about my background, mode of living, character and personal reputation. This authorization, in original or copy form, shall be valid for this and any future reports or updates that may be requested. Further information may be available upon written request within a reasonable period of time. I further understand that Golden Empire Transit District will furnish copies of any and all investigative reports that are obtained through the investigative process.
2. I understand that if I am being considered for employment by this company, my references will be checked.
3. Any acceptance of employment will be predicated in part upon the truthfulness of the written and verbal statements contained within this Application and pre-employment process. I understand that should my employer find that any statement I have made is not truthful or that I have misrepresented or omitted information, any job extended to me may be withdrawn and, if employed, I may be subject to termination.
4. I authorize the lawful custodian(s) of my military records to release to Golden Empire Transit District and/or its lawful third-party agent information or photocopies of my military personnel and related medical records, or only the following information/records. The background investigations may be conducted by Golden Empire Transit District and/or its lawful third-party agent.
5. I understand that in the event I am employed with GET, the company does not guarantee employment for a specific time. I further understand that my employment with GET does not constitute any form of contract, implied or expressed, and such employment will be terminable at-will either by myself or my employer upon notice of one party to the other. My continued employment is dependent upon satisfactory performance and the continued need for my services as determined by GET.
6. If I am offered employment, I will, as a condition of employment, be required to submit proof of my identity and legal right to work in the U.S.
7. If I am offered employment, I will, as a condition of employment, furnish proof that I am over 18 years of age.
8. I understand that I will be required to possess a current and valid California driver’s license if my job requires me to drive in the course of my work.
9. I understand and agree that, if I am offered a position, it may be a conditional offer based on my successful passing of both a drug and alcohol screen and a post-offer medical examination. I agree that failure to pass the test/examination, refusal to cooperate with the administration of the test/examination, or any attempt to improperly affect the results of the test/examination will result in the withdrawal of any offer or termination of employment if already employed.
10. I understand and agree that, if I am offered employment, I will be required to conform to the rules and regulations of the Company and sign an Employee Handbook acknowledgment form and other documents signed by new employees which may include a background investigation authorization, a drug testing authorization, a mandatory arbitration agreement and a confidentiality agreement.
11. I grant GET approval, after my termination of employment to release information which it may deem appropriate regarding my employment with or termination from the organization, to anyone who has a reasonable basis for making such inquiry. So long as the information disclosed is not known by this organization to be inaccurate, this organization shall not incur legal liability of any nature in connection with the furnishing of such information.
12. I understand that my Application for Employment will be placed in an active status for a period of six months during which time it will be reviewed as job openings occur in my area(s) of job interest. I also understand that should I wish to continue being considered for job openings beyond the six month period, I must reapply by (a) submitting a new Application for Employment or by (b) submitting a letter requesting renewal of my Application and including an update of my qualifications (recent work history, educational achievements, etc.).
13. I acknowledge that I have read all of the above statements and that I understand them.

1. A current DMV K4 driver report is required for all driver and safety positions. Please deliver this full K4 report via mail or hand deliver to:
   
   Golden Empire Transit
   Attn: Human Resources
   1830 Golden State Ave
   Bakersfield CA 93301
   
   

   Alternatively, you may also fax your K4 to 661-869-6394

   If the position applied for requires a K4, you will be required to send or deliver your K4 within 5 days of submitting this form. Failure to do so will render your application invalid.

Enter your name and current date below to acknowledge that all information entered on this application is accurate and true.