Bus Driver - Full Time

Flint Hills Area Transportation Agency (ATA Bus); Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Flint Hills Area Transportation Agency (ATA Bus) in Manhattan, KS is seeking a full-time Bus Operator to provide safe, reliable public transportation across Manhattan, Junction City, Ft. Riley, and parts of Pottawatomie County. Operate buses as a dependable member of our team.

You will drive safely, inspect vehicles, use a tablet to track riders, follow traffic laws, and assist riders including those using wheelchairs per KDOT rules. Shifts include evenings and weekends; overtime possible.

Responsibilities

• Provide reliable transportation services to the public by operating the vehicles safely and carefully.
• Inspect vehicles by checking gas, oil, and water levels before departure.
• Utilize software using a tablet device to track vehicle and rider information.
• Always observe all traffic rules and other applicable laws and regulations.
• Adhere to KDOT regulations when riders using wheelchairs are boarding or exiting.
• Communicate effectively and interact with people of all ages and diverse backgrounds.
• Able to work all shifts, including evenings and weekends, and work overtime as needed.

Job description

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13643016.

• Do you want to make a real difference?**

At Flint Hills Area Transportation Agency (ATA Bus), our **Bus Operators** are the foundation of our mission: to provide and promote the highest quality transit services to the Flint Hills communities.

Our riders count on each Bus Operator to provide safe and reliable public transportation services in Manhattan, Junction City, Ft. Riley, and parts of Pottawatomie County.

We are hiring immediately for a **full-time Bus Operator** that is friendly, reliable, and safety focused. **Join our team!**

What Our Bus Operators Do

• Provide reliable transportation services to the public by operating the vehicles safely and carefully.
• Inspect vehicles by checking gas, oil, and water levels before departure.
• Utilize software using a tablet device to track vehicle and rider information.
• Always observe all traffic rules and other applicable laws and regulations.
• Adhere to KDOT regulations when riders using wheelchairs are boarding or exiting.
• Communicate effectively and interact with people of all ages and diverse backgrounds.
• Able to work all shifts, including evenings and weekends, and work overtime as needed.

Additional Information

The job requires working in all weather conditions, sitting in an enclosed vehicle for long periods, exposure to disease/infections, dealing with temperamental people, and working with contaminants (e.g., gases and odors).

Our Commitment To Diversity And Inclusion

ATA Bus firmly commits to the communities we serve and our employees. As an equal opportunity employer, we strive for a workforce that reflects our community. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, or other protected class.