Bus Operator

Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 56,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid CDL Training

Health, Vision, Dental

On-Site Fitness Center

Uniform Allowance

Pension & Optional 401 K plan

Job summary

Davidson Transit Organization (DTO), the employment unit of WeGo Public Transit, seeks a Bus Operator to drive transit buses in Nashville with safety and reliability. You will follow all policies, provide excellent service, and adapt to changing conditions on the job.

The role is full-time with pay at $27.03/hour, sign-on bonuses for CDL-ready applicants, and benefits like health, vision, dental, pension, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong communication and professional demeanor.
• Able to work a varied schedule including days, nights, weekends, and some holidays.
• Stable work history with good attendance and punctuality.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a TN driver’s license and meet CDL training requirements.
• Must pass DOT physical, drug screening, and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a transit bus in compliance with policies and laws.
• Adapt to changing operating environments.
• Provide excellent customer service to passengers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Attendance & punctuality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Bus Operator

Purpose: This position is responsible for keeping the ‘It’ City moving. Join the driving team of Full-Time Bus Operators and become a part of our story.

Wage:

$27.03/Hour

*NEW SIGN-ON BONUS*

• $1000 - Non- CDL or CDL Permit
• $2000 - CLD Class A or B with P-Endorsement

Benefits:

• Paid CDL Training
• Health, Vision, Dental
• On-Site Fitness Center
• Uniform Allowance
• Pension & Optional 401 K plan

If you have any questions about this position, please contact WeGo HR at 615-880-3991.

Bus Operator Duties:

1. Safely operate transit bus in strict compliance with WeGo Public Transit System polices, guidelines, and procedures, as well as follow all Tennessee and Federal laws and regulations
2. Ability to adapt to constantly changing operating environments
3. Demonstrate excellent customer service skills when interreacting with all passengers
4. Perform all other duties as assigned

The principal duties are intended to describe those functions that are essential to the performance of this job and must be performed unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation. Other responsibilities are those functions which are considered incidental or secondary to the overall purpose of the job. This job description does not imply that the above are the only duties assigned to the position. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management.

Bus Operator Qualifications:

• Must be 21 years of age, with a high school diploma, GED or equivalent
• Possess a valid Tennessee Driver’s License
  • Have the ability to pass company provided paid Commercial Driver’s License Training for (Class B) with a passenger/air brake endorsements Course
  • Must pass Department of Transportation (DOT) physical, breath alcohol test, drug screen, Health Performance Exam (HPE) and complete a background check
• Available to work assigned scheduled including: days, nights, weekends and some holidays
• Possess stable work history, with excellent record of attendance and punctuality
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with passengers and staff
• Ability to problem solve if situations arise on the bus

Davidson Transit Organization (DTO), the employment unit of WeGo Public Transit, is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DTO provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements of this position may include:

• Sitting, standing, walking, reaching, talking, writing, carrying, grasping, holding, speaking, and listening.
• Bending, stooping, kneeling, stretching, climbing stairs and ladders, and lifting up to 55 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities, including close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Performing job duties in various weather and environmental conditions, including rain, cold temperatures, heat, and other outdoor conditions, as applicable to the position.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Davidson Transit Organization, Employment unit of WeGo Public Transit is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.