bus driver

senior accountant

transit manager

training supervisor

service coordinator

Pinellas-Suncoast-Transit-Authority

Masks as an inclusive, community-focused organization, but does not consistently observe its own mission and values in the workplace. 

Extremely unprofessional environment with notoriously unstable leadership, high turnover: 
openly demostrated disrespect and intimidation by leadership who collude with staff to gain and weaponize hearsay, demanding loyalty and admiration; 
unhealthy competition modeled and encouraged by leadership instead of dedicated cooperation for departmental and team goals; 
team member preference based on clique participation and not professional merit, demonstrated ability, and trust; 
harassment rampant among ALL levels and areas of organization - complaints not taken seriously by human resources or executive leadership. 
Members afraid to speak up for fear of losing their jobs.

Little positive cultural example and guidance; feels more like grade school than a professional environment. Inept middle management treading water. 

Pros are a somewhat livable salary, great benefits, and ideal hours. Opportunities for growth through tuition assistance and LinkedIn.
Many wonderful people work *for* the organization, so opportunities to network are present, however, advancement efforts will not be recognized -and possibly even restricted- due to nepotism or favoritism. 
Low ceiling for real growth. 

This could be a great company with excellent benefits that support its team members and provides essential services to the community, but the executive leadership - and therefore company culture - is hopelessly noxious, unfocused, and ineffective. 
And it does not even try to prove otherwise. 

My work week is categorically divided into personal deliverables and team deliverables. The week concludes on a team review wherein I ascertain the effectiveness and efficiency of each team member deliverables. For instance, on Mondays and Tuesday, I would chalk out team deliverables and brief them about priorities and the methods by which the targets could be achieved. On Wednesdays, I would keep a tab on the progress of tasks assigned to each team member whilst providing him/her feedback and problem solving guidance wherever required. On Thursdays and Fridays, I would call upon a team review meeting to analyze and ascertain achievements of targets.

My manager always inspired and motivated teamwork for achieving goals and influence valuable changes. She always opened to new ideas coming from team members. I consulted with her frequently and encouraged and supported independent thinking. I believe in establishing an open discussion for decision-making. I recognize the skills of key team members and utilize their strengths to the benefit of the team.

One of the toughest aspects of my job was the high staff turnover.

The best part of my job is without a doubt the people that I work with. Everyone is always ready to help and encourage one another. That has definitely helped me become a more confident person.

Worked involved was to diagnose and repair heavy maintenance buses. Learning the newer equipment gave me an education on electronics and new prototype vehicles. My co-workers were very knowledgeable and work help each other out when a problem arose.

Company supervisors were helpful in dispersing information and work when needed. 

A "C" Mechanic's duties were very strenuous and ranged from removing and repairing transmission to going on a street call to bring back a disabled vehicle. I liked working there because it was a job I had experience in and really didn't need that much training.

What is the best part of working at the company?
PSTA is a Pinellas County Government agency. It totally  WOKE. 80 percent BLACK Incompetent supervisors. Whatever you do as a Bus Operator, You are told, you could have done it differently. Whatever you do, you are wrong. Avoid this Taxpayer funded Looser agency.


What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The operation of the Bus was easy. The Supervision was the problem.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Totally WOKE. If you are not BLACK do not apply.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
8 -10 or 12 Hours of total failure  daily.

The first five years here this place was great. Decent raises, great management, great benefits and a nice work environment.

Then they decided to hire a Director, ignoring the Purchasing Manager who had been there for years. This new director made everyone miserable, to the point, that eventually everyone who was in that department left. Even a lady who had been there for over 30 years and never called in sick.

Luckily, she is gone, but who knows what shenanigans they are doing now.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Benefits and the efficiency of the company processes

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
I did not experience any stress.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The culture and environment was about the value of customers, both external and internal.  

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Accomplishment of my duties through smooth processes

The work is steady. The facility is nice. The pay is very low for a professional mechanic. No room for advancement. It is union controlled and subject to politics. Hard work is not rewarded. The younger mechanics carry the work load while the older gruff mechanics create an unnecessary rift in the maintenance department. The nice part of the job is the facility. It is large and you can go off in your corner keep your head down and get stuff done. The average day will have you steam cleaning buses and performing preventative maintenance.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The pay And the Health insurance is good 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
When it is Raining and you have to get your job before 230am

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The work environment there is not the best especially for African American 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
For me I just go in and do what I have to do and get  out of there

What is the best part of working at the company?
Staff is very accommodating and willing to assist with making PSTA successful

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Meeting the needs of transit riders

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
You are felt as part of the PSTA family from day one

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
I was challenged everyday to accomplish my duties

If you re a bus driver, you re on your own on the street. Most of your passengers are either  hobos or  criminals, so you are always in danger.The management does not protect  the drivers. You will get  spit on and if you react  to the aggressor you may lose your job.
A lot of stress from both the passengers and the management.
The strange thing about this company is that most drivers end up dying of cancer.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Bus driver 3 salaries reported	$22.00 per hour
Senior accountant 3 salaries reported	$59,025 per year
Transit manager 1 salary reported	$21.42 per hour
Training supervisor 1 salary reported	$29.00 per hour
Service coordinator 1 salary reported	$23.18 per hour

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