I certify that all information I have provided in order to apply for and secure work with Southwest Area Regional Transit District is complete, and correct.
I understand that any information provided by me that is found to be false, incomplete, or misrepresented in any respect, will be sufficient cause to cancel further consideration of this application OR immediately discharge me from the employer’s service, whenever it is discovered.
I expressly authorize, without reservation, Southwest Area Regional Transit District, its representatives, employees, or agents to contact and obtain information from all references (personal and professional), employees, public agencies, licensing authorities, and educational institutions and to otherwise verify the accuracy of all information provided by me in this application, resume, or job interview. I hereby waive any and all rights and claims I may have regarding Southwest Area Regional Transit District, its agents, employees, or representative, for seeking, gathering, and using such information in the employment process and all other persons, corporations, or organizations for furnishing such information about me.
I understand that drug and alcohol testing is a requirement of employment with Southwest Area Regional Transit District and that I will be subject to testing as a condition of employment. I also understand that all DOT employers are required to check on the drug and alcohol testing background of new hires and other employees beginning safety-sensitive work. SWART is required to get written consent from the applicant. SWART must send the request for information and the employee’s consent to all other DOT-regulated employers for whom I have worked within the previous two years. SWART cannot let the employee perform safety-sensitive duties for more than 14 days unless SWART has obtained or made and documented a good faith effort to obtain this information. If SWART finds that I have a violation on my record and have not completed the return-to-duty process, SWART must immediately stop using me to perform safety sensitive functions.
I understand that I must pass a pre-employment DOT drug test to become employed. I understand the agency has a zero-tolerance policy. I understand the agency will use an outside agency to perform background checks and No Criminal History should be reflected in the Criminal History check or the National Background check. I understand the agency will use my drivers license number to verify motor vehicle violations.
I understand that the employer does not lawfully discriminate in employment and no question on this application is used for the purpose of limiting or excusing any applicant from consideration for employment on a basis prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal law.
I understand that this application is only for the current posted position and will be kept on file for 90 days.
If I am hired, I understand that I am free to resign at any time, with or without cause and without prior notice, and the employer reserves the same right to terminate my employment at any time, with or without cause and without prior notice, except as may be required by law. This application does not constitute an agreement or contract for employment for any specified period or definite duration. I understand that no supervisor or representative of Southwest Area Regional Transit District authorized to make any assurance to the contrary and that no implied oral or written agreements contrary to the foregoing express language are valid unless they are in writing and signed by the General Manager or Assistant General Manager.
I also understand that if I am hired, I will be required to provide proof of identity and legal authority to work in the United States and that federal
immigration laws require me to complete an I-9 form in this regard.
DO NOT SIGN UNTIL YOU HAVE READ THE ABOVE APPLICANT STATEMENT.
I certify that I have read, fully understand, and accept all terms of the foregoing applicant statement.