September 2021 Employees of the Month
September 2021 Employees of the Month
It takes a lot of hard work and dedication to keep AC Transit buses on the road and running smoothly. Each month, the District honors the service of those drivers and mechanics who contribute directly to this effort by awarding “Employee of the Month” honors from our Supervision, Maintenance and Transportation divisions. Our candidates are nominated by supervisors at our Central Maintenance Facility and at each of AC Transit’s four bus divisions in Emeryville, Richmond, East Oakland and Hayward. Winners from each division and one from the Central Maintenance Facility are selected by the Superintendent of the division. Each winner receives a gift certificate to a local restaurant.
We are pleased to announce the “Employee of the Month” winners for September 2021.
SUPERVISION
Chris Sanderfer
Transportation Supervisor
Transportation Supervisor Chris Sanderfer consistently exhibits professionalism and guidance when working on the road or inside the Operations Control Center. Mr. Sanderfer has a passion for working with operators and helping them in their time of need with his supportive nature, reassuring tone, and calming presence. He always demonstrates a positive attitude toward work responsibilities and co-workers.
CENTRAL MAINTENANCE FACILITY
Francisco Hernandez
Parts Clerk
Francisco is very reliable and efficient with his tasks. He takes the initiative and looks for ways to streamline his daily functions. Francisco has excellent customer service skills and a positive attitude making him a valued asset to the Materials team!
EMERYVILLE DIVISION
Isaac Paulin
Journey Level Mechanic
Isaac is a valuable member of the Division 2 team that has gone above and beyond without exception with our AVM project. Isaac took the time to create a power point presentation while helping other team members understand the usefulness of the AVM and how to share the information with the rest of the Division. With the help of Isaac and his PowerPoint presentation, Division 2 has seen a noticeable change in the reduction of our road calls. Thank you, Isaac, for being a great leader.
German Zambrano
Bus Operator
German Zambrano’s safe driving record of 25 years is evidence of his dedication to AC Transit’s Mission Statement. His stellar driving record and work performance history are also assets that epitomize the goals of our District’s safety culture.
RICHMOND DIVISION
Alejandro Mayo
Journey Level Mechanic
Alejandro is a valued employee who is also a part-time RWF on weekends. Alejandro joined AC Transit with valuable experience in the industry and generously shares his knowledge with the Team. Recently, Alejandro utilized his troubleshooting skills to help repair several buses that had been down for some time. He is efficient, effective and always completes his tasks on time. Despite his experience, Alejandro is always open to learning new tasks to advance his skill set making him a valuable asset.
Tynisha Britton
Bus Operator
Tynisha Britton is a great employee who performs beyond her daily duties. Operator Britton willingly assists the District by working overtime as a bus operator or dispatcher whenever requested. She is an exceptional employee and an outstanding team player. Operator Britton, thank you for never hesitating to assist the D3 Team!
EAST OAKLAND DIVISION
Manuel Amaral
Facilities Mechanic
Manuel has been an integral player at Division 4. His thoroughness and attention to detail make him a great employee. He shows initiative by letting supervision know that he has observed facility defects and asks to write up the repair request. Just in the last month, he has taken care of multiple issues that have come up with the facility. Manuel’s strengths are his communication skills and ability to repair in a timely fashion. We are glad to have Mr. Amaral on board.
John Green
Bus Operator
Operator John Green maintains a perfect attendance record and meticulously follows the rules and regulations of AC Transit. Mr. Green always seeks out information and willingly shares that knowledge with his fellow operators. He is a pleasant co-worker and a great team player.
HAYWARD DIVISION
Christopher Souza
Journey Level Mechanic
Mr. Souza is a well-rounded mechanic with solid troubleshooting skills who quickly adapts to new procedures. His skill set is a pivotal contributor to keeping our buses on the road. Recently, Mr. Souza attended a technical course and distributed copies of the material he received. He spoke about what he learned and shared his new knowledge with his shift. Your efforts are greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Frances Renee North
Division Clerk
Frances Renee North is an integral part of the Division 6 Team. Ms. North strives to assist operators and management to ensure all work is done in a timely manner. She is extremely knowledgeable and a valuable asset to the Division 6 Team. Ms. North, thank you and congratulations on an honor well deserved!