Bus Operator - Full Time
$52,249 per year
ApplyBus Operator - Full Time
Posted 8 days ago
SENIORITY
Junior
SALARY
$52,249 per year
About the role
- Paid on the job training at first year rate, including paying for your CDL permit and license.
- Medical insurance: Connect Transit will pay 90% of employee premium and 65% of dependent premiums.
- Dental, vision, life insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Paid birthday
- Retirement plans, employer contribution of 5%Tuition reimbursement available
- Uniform allowance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Free bus pass for employees and immediate family members
- A team atmosphere with Trainers, Supervisors, and coworkers who want to see you succeed in your job
- Safely drive your assigned Fixed Route bus or Mobility Route vehicle with prescheduled pick-up and drop-off locations for customers
- Assist customers of varying abilities with boarding and exiting the vehicle
- Maintain route schedule
- Provide excellent customer service for our customers under varying conditions
- Perform daily vehicle inspections, report malfunctions and/or irregularities as needed
- Use a two-way radio or other assigned communications device to communicate with Dispatchers or Maintenance
- Collect fares from customers
- Minimum age of 21 Valid Illinois Driver's License
- High School diploma or GEDAbility to obtain a Commercial Driver's License with Air Brake and Passenger endorsements (we will train you and pay for license)
- Acceptable driving record (No serious traffic or license violations within the last five years)
- Pass background check
- Pass Department of Transportation Physical and pre-employment drug test, and willingness to comply with federal drug and alcohol testing requirements
- Ability to:
- Work independently yet take verbal and written direction.
- Work when needed, including nights, weekends, early mornings, and split shifts.
- Interact with customers of varying abilities in a friendly, patient manner.
- Crouch, kneel, and bend to complete vehicle inspections and assist customers.
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