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Public Transit Driver (Part-Time)
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Posted:
28 August 2026 (Yesterday)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
25 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Pay Rate: AFSCME Unified R2 $22.71- $27.69 per hour
JOB SUMMARY: Operates large medium and/or small buses on semi-fixed route and/or demand-response service for the general public and contract service passengers.
ABILITIES KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE:
No more than three (3) points on driving record. Minimum of four (4) years unrestricted driving experience.
Must have or be able to acquire a Class C License (CDL) with Passenger (P) Endorsement and Chauffeur s License.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must take and pass (80%) basic driver comprehension skills examinations an oral interview appraisal and a complete Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination upon being offered a bus operator position. All applicants with special needs will be reasonably accommodated when taking a required test
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Direct Reports: None
Delegation of Work: Not Applicable
Supervision Given: Not Applicable
Reports To: All bus drivers will report to and by supervised by the Operations Supervisor and the Director of Public Transit.
WORK LOCATION AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Bus driver performance will be evaluated according to attendance records accident history proficiency in vehicle operations and compliance with agency rules policies and procedures and prescribed safety regulations.
Under the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Regulations this position is a Safety-Sensitive position and included in the drug and alcohol testing pool and is subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident testing for drugs and alcohol.
JOB SUMMARY: Operates large medium and/or small buses on semi-fixed route and/or demand-response service for the general public and contract service passengers.
ABILITIES KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
- Knowledge of service area
- Previous CDL driving experience in transit bus operations
- Excellent employment attendance and performance record
- Excellent public relations skills
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Operate transit vehicles according to all prescribed safety and operational standards
- Drive vehicle to designated locations and safely board/deboard passengers some of whom may require physical assistance
- Collect and record fares and maintain records of other essential operational data
- Maintain proper relations with the public and monitor passenger behavior
- Institute emergency procedures in the event of an accident or mechanical breakdown
- Prepare and submit appropriate operator logs timesheets and other appropriate agency forms as directed.
- Conduct required inspections of vehicles
- Maintain appropriate radio contact with dispatch
- Maintain clean vehicle
- Such other tasks as may be assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE:
No more than three (3) points on driving record. Minimum of four (4) years unrestricted driving experience.
Must have or be able to acquire a Class C License (CDL) with Passenger (P) Endorsement and Chauffeur s License.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must take and pass (80%) basic driver comprehension skills examinations an oral interview appraisal and a complete Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination upon being offered a bus operator position. All applicants with special needs will be reasonably accommodated when taking a required test
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Direct Reports: None
Delegation of Work: Not Applicable
Supervision Given: Not Applicable
Reports To: All bus drivers will report to and by supervised by the Operations Supervisor and the Director of Public Transit.
WORK LOCATION AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Bus driver performance will be evaluated according to attendance records accident history proficiency in vehicle operations and compliance with agency rules policies and procedures and prescribed safety regulations.
Under the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Regulations this position is a Safety-Sensitive position and included in the drug and alcohol testing pool and is subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident testing for drugs and alcohol.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
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