February 2019 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, East Oakland, Hayward and Richmond. Winners from each of 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 February 2019.

SUPERVISON

Dynetta James

Transportation Supervisor

Supervisor Dynetta James is prompt and always professional in her over the air Operations Control Center communications. She embraces the act of assisting Operators and Supervisors by responding to calls in a genuinely pleasant and helpful tone of voice.

CENTRAL MAINTENANCE FACILITY

Rafael Otero

Journey Level Mechanic
Mr. Otero has lead the new vehicle inspection crew at CMF and provided vehicles that meet the high standards we expect for our customers and employees. His excellent customer service skills have shined with his interactions with the manufacturers, suppliers, and internal Departments. His effort is greatly appreciated and an example for others. Congratulations!!

EMERYVILLE DIVISION

Paul Binion

Bus Operator

Operator Paul Binion is a charismatic operator that helps the District maintain its schedules, professional image, and commitment to Safety. His work ethic and ability to correspond with all operators demonstrate great customer service skills and ambition. Mr. Binion is an asset to the Division 2 Team and District.

Ed Henry

Service Employee

Mr. Henry recently had his schedule shifted from Day-shift to Mid-shift and handled the transition with a positive approach being one of our most productive service employees. Mr. Henry has demonstrated a strong work ethic as well as adjusting quickly to his new Team. During his tenure on the mid-shift, he was punctual, approachable, worked his scheduled shifts without exception and helped train some of the new service employees.

RICHMOND DIVISION

Alba Viveros

Bus Operator

Division 3 nominates Operator Alba Viveros as Employee of the Month. She has great customers service skills, strives to increase on time performance, and works well with Team Richmond peers. Great Job, Operator Viveros!

Jean-Carlos Soto

Mechanic

Mr. Soto works as a mechanic and a lead person and fulfills both very efficiently. He has great troubleshooting skills, works well with other team members and always shares new techniques. Mr. Soto is an asset to the division and day shift always going above and beyond what is expected of him.

EAST OAKLAND DIVISION

Miguel Lopez

Journey Mechanic

Mr. Lopez has earned the position of Lead Mechanic where he performs above and beyond and is always dependable. He works well with his coworkers and helps others diagnose and repair various electrical and mechanical problems. Mr. Lopez is a huge asset to the district, more specifically Division 4. We appreciate your great personality and respectful nature.

Johnathan Santiago

Bus Operator

Division 4 Transportation nominates Operator Johnathan Santiago as Employee of the Month. He has a good work ethic, positive attitude, and takes pride in providing good customer service.

HAYWARD DIVISION

Patricia Lock

Upholsterer

Ms. Lock always demonstrates a positive attitude and strives to complete all tasks assigned to her. She takes the initiative and never turns down additional assignments given to her. Ms. Lock is a huge asset to the Hayward Maintenance Team.

DeLisa Terrell

Dispatcher/Chief Dispatcher

DeLisa Terrell’s work performance exceeds expectations as Dispatcher and Chief Dispatcher. She works tirelessly daily to ensure D6 service leaves the yard, and maximizes the workload by ensuring operators complete their required training. Ms. Terrell’s work ethic and professionalism are greatly appreciated by all Division 6 staff and second to none.