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The Basin Transit’s Board of Directors unanimously appointed Cheri Holsclaw as General Manager on March 24^th, making her the first female General Manager since 1995. Holsclaw will oversee an organization of 40 employees who operate 9 deviated fixed-routes and 5 demand response services and maintains a fleet of 24 vehicles, all of which operate on Compressed Natural Gas.

Holsclaw has lived with her husband and two children in Yucca Valley for the last 22 years. She joined Basin Transit in November 2007 managing grants and finances. She said “I am honored and excited to assume this role. I look forward to supporting the Board of Directors, our employees, and the community.”

Projects on the horizon include the rebranding of Basin Transit, improvements to essential bus stops, and transitioning their entire fleet to zero emissions. Holsclaw began the Transportation Reimbursement Escort Program (TREP) in the Morongo Basin with 5310 grant funding and envisions Basin Transit having more community involvement in the years to come.

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WE OFFER PAID TRAINING!

Basin Transit is looking for safe, dependable, customer service-oriented Coach Operators to work for us.

Benefit options include retirement, medical, vision & dental and on-the-job paid training.

You can apply by picking up an application at 62405 Verbena Rd in Joshua Tree, Monday through Friday between 8am-5pm, click here to print and complete the application or apply through indeed.com. Please include a current Motor Vehicle and Criminal Record Standards Report with your application.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must successfully complete a drug screen, DOT physical and employment background verification
• Possess a valid Driver’s License
• Be at least 21 years of age
• Be able to speak, read and write English
• Have a good driving record
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people in a positive, non-defensive and objective manner.
• Constant awareness of environment.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to change.

WE HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU!

Basin Transit rolled out a new mobile fare system that allows Morongo Basin area riders the ability to purchase a bus pass from their smartphone. All of the passes that riders are accustomed to purchasing from the driver now can be purchased through the Free Token Transit app using a smartphone and a credit or debit card.