Bus Operator

Vivalon; Ceres (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Paid Training

Full Benefits

Daytime schedule

Job summary

Vivalon Rides in Modesto, CA is hiring Bus Operators. The role involves driving routes, assisting riders, and upholding safety standards. A California CDL with Passenger endorsement is required, plus completion of paid training and a background review.

There is a $2,000 sign-on/retention bonus, paid training, and a full benefits package. The schedule is daytime, Monday through Friday, with no weekends or evenings, and the company emphasizes a mission-driven workplace and community impact.

Qualifications

• Completion of paid training with full attendance.
• A valid California CDL with Passenger endorsement (P).
• Commitment to earning the VDDP credential within 60 days after hire.

Responsibilities

• Operate buses on Modesto routes ensuring safe, reliable service.
• Assist passengers and secure wheelchairs as needed to support accessibility.
• Complete required training and background checks; maintain a clean driving record.
• Provide excellent customer service and report incidents per policy.

Skills

Customer service

Reliable

Flexible

Job description

Description:

Vivalon Rides is Hiring Bus Operators for Modesto Routes!

Join a mission-driven team at Vivalon, a trusted nonprofit serving the community for over 72 years. We’ve been honored ten times as one of the Best Places to Work in the North Bay, and in 2025, we were named Best Social Organization by the Marin Independent Journal!

Why Drive with Vivalon?

• Hourly pay starting at $24/hour
• Paid training provided
• Full benefits package
• Consistent daytime schedule: Monday-Friday, no weekends or evenings

$2,000 Sign-On & Retention Bonus!

Earn $1,000 after 90 days and another $1,000 after one year of employment. Join Vivalon and make a difference in your community while enjoying competitive pay, great benefits, and a meaningful career.

Requirements:

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Completion of paid training with full attendance
• A valid California Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Passenger (P) endorsement
• Upon hire, we will provide training for you to earn a DMV credential (VDDP Certificate) to drive developmentally disabled persons (VDDP) within 60 days. This credentialing requires a comprehensive background review and requires an interview by the CHP. Continued employment is dependent upon successful completion of this
• Friendly, reliable, and committed to excellent customer service
• Clean driving record and valid California Driver's License
• Physically able to kneel, bend, secure wheelchairs, and assist passengers
• Availability for training in Ceres, CA, typically 8:00 AM-5:00 PM for 8 business days
• One professional reference required
• Must pass a pre-employment physical, drug and alcohol screening, and comply with ongoing random testing per federal regulations

Compensation and Benefits:

• Starting at $26/hour
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package beginning the first of the month following one full month of employment that includes medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, life, retirement, paid time off, holidays, and more.

Vivalon is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Compensation details:

24-24 Hourly Wage