Forbes List of America's Best Employers 2022

Move forward with us! At NJ TRANSIT, you'll join us in transforming the third-largest transportation agency in North America. We are committed to delivering safe, reliable service that gets customers to their destinations on time–and we're looking to hire talented folks with a commitment to excellence to make it all possible.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Conducts breath alcohol tests and urine collections for D&A testing on all employees selected for random, follow-up, reasonable suspicion, reasonable cause, return-to-duty and post-accident D&A testing. Maintains complete confidentiality regarding selected employees and chain of custody documentation.
• Completes and secures chain of custody forms for all alcohol tests and urine specimen collections in strict adherence with USDOT regulations and maintains and files paperwork and related documentation.
• Efficiently deals with employees at all levels of NJ TRANSIT. Must be able to diffuse difficult employees and handle hostile situations so that testing can be completed without incident. Follows-up to notify employees of negative results, works with D&A department management on positive results and ensures that all testing information is reported and that the paperwork is properly secured and maintained.
• Independently researches employee work rosters, develops testing schedules to ensure that random testing is conducted within framework specified by federal regulations. Reports to field locations, conducts D&A testing in assigned region and ensures that notification, specimen collection, chain of custody paperwork and procedures are in adherence with FTA, FRA, FMCSA regulations, and NJ TRANSIT’s Drug & Alcohol Free Workplace policies for random drug testing.
• Calibrates testing equipment including Datamaster Breathalyzer units located in facilities throughout the state and on portable RBT Breathalyzer units. Submits calibration verification paperwork in a timely manner. Troubleshoots and resolves equipment breakdowns, performs system overrides and ensures that equipment is re-calibrated and working properly.
• Testifies at union grievances meetings, hearings, arbitrations and trials concerning specific D&A testing procedures followed, inappropriate actions taken by employees during testing process or testing results.
• Performs 24/7 on-call duties to conduct post-accident, reasonable suspicion and reasonable cause D&A testing at field locations throughout the system, as required.

Education, Experience, and Qualifications:

• High School Diploma, or equivalent, and a minimum of three (3) years experience working directly with the public, dealing with problem resolution and conflict management required.
• Must satisfactorily complete training and become USDOT Certified to perform drug and alcohol testing to be eligible for the position. Experience in the medical field or medical environment desirable. Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills required. Sound independent judgment and problem solving skills are required.
• All candidates must submit, prior to interview, a Division of Motor Vehicle drivers abstract (less than 90 days old) demonstrating an acceptable driving record.
• Must be able and willing to work very flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, in all types of weather conditions, and available for 24/7 on-call duty.

At NJ Transit you will enjoy a competitive salary and excellent benefits package:

• Comprehensive Family Health Insurance – Prescription, Dental, Vision Flexible Spending Account Prescription Life Insurance Paid Leave Tuition Assistance Qualified Transportation Expense Plan (QTE)
• 3 YEAR VESTED: Retirement Plan Options:
• 401(a) is a 6% employer contribution
• 401(k) at least 6% with an additional 3% company match

At NJ TRANSIT we support and depend upon the diversity of our staff. NJ TRANSIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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