Bus Operator (2027 Eligibility List)

Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority is in search of customer service focused drivers who have an interest in public service transportation. Joining the VTA team opens a wealth of opportunities. We offer career advancement opportunities and have generous benefits and pension plans.

The Bus Operator career at VTA begins as a Bus Operator Trainee. Upon successfully completing the paid 10-week training program you will be promoted to the Bus Operator classification.

Bus Transportation
Bus transportation is responsible for the operation and delivery of VTAs transit service to 74bus routes covering approximately 346 square miles in both urbanized and rural areas of Santa Clara County. The breakdown by type of route is: 18 core/primary; 17local/secondary; 18Community bus; 13 Express; four Limited Stop; and four Special Event. VTA provides a full-service bus system of 441large buses: 214of which are Hybrid (40-foot) buses; 75of which are Articulated (60-foot) buses; 104 of which are a mix of Standard Diesel (35-foot & 40-foot) buses;10 Electric buses; and 38smaller community buses operating from three bus divisions Cerone and Chaboya based in San Jose and North based in Mountain View. Nine Hundred and Twenty-Four (924) Operators provide more than 14.9 million miles of bus service on an annual basis with an average weekday ridership of 94740.

Typical Tasks

• Operates a motor coach safely and in accordance with a designated schedule;
• Picks up and drops off passengers at designated bus stops;
• Collects fares and sells day passes;
• Aids passengers in boarding or departing the motor coach as needed;
• Operates the wheelchair lift when necessary and secures passengers wheelchairs;
• Calls out stops and provides information to passengers;
• Maintains order on the motor coach;
• Operates a two-way radio;
• Prepares accident and incident reports;
• Keeps records;
• Performs related work as required.

Employment Standards
Training and experience equivalent to a High School Diploma and possession of a valid California Class C drivers license at the time of appointment and the ability to obtain and maintain a valid California Class B license.

Driving record may not have more than three (3) moving violations within the last three (3) years.
Must be eighteen (18) years of age at the time of application.
Must have a good attendance record at school and/or previous job.
Must be available to work weekends holidays and odd and unusual hours.

Knowledge of:

• Safe driving practices.

• Learn to operate a motor coach in a safe manner;
• Learn to operate a two-way radio;
• Read maps;
• Follow a schedule;
• Follow oral and written instructions which are given in English;
• Prepare accident incident and other reports in English;
• Maintain simple records;
• Deal courteously and effectively with the public;
• Perform simple arithmetic.

Due to the high volume of applications expected for this recruitment applications will be reviewed and screened in batches. The initial screening will focus on the first 100 completed applications received. Additional applications may be reviewed during subsequent screening phases with separate testing dates to be announced via email.

Thank you for your interest in the Bus Operator position and for your patience throughout the recruitment process.