Bus Operator

Vivalon; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On & Retention Bonus

Paid training

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Vivalon in Santa Rosa, CA is seeking a dedicated Bus Operator to provide safe, reliable transportation for our community. This full-time role offers paid training, a comprehensive benefits package, and a Monday–Friday daytime schedule with no nights, weekends, or holidays behind the wheel.

You’ll help riders stay connected to appointments and daily activities, while upholding safety standards and assisting passengers as needed.

Qualifications

• CDL required for California operations.
• Ability to obtain VDDP Certificate and Passenger Endorsement within 8 weeks of hire.
• Clean driving record and professional conduct are essential.
• Must pass pre-employment physical and drug/alcohol screening.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, reliable transportation for passengers.
• Assist passengers and manage mobility devices as needed.
• Maintain professional, courteous conduct with riders and staff.
• Follow all safety protocols and routes to ensure on-time service.

Skills

Friendliness

Dependability

Customer focus

Safety-minded

Mobility assistance

Education

CDL (California)

VDDP Certificate

Passenger Endorsement

Clean driving record

Job description

Bus Operator

Vivalon Santa Rosa, California, United States

About this position

Description:

Bus Operator

Drive Your Career Forward While Making a Difference in Your Community

Join Vivalon Rides in Sonoma County!

Are you looking for a rewarding driving career where every day matters?

For more than 70 years, Vivalon has helped connect people to essential services and opportunities through dependable transportation. As a Marin-based nonprofit and a 10-time winner of the Best Places to Work in the North Bay, we're proud to offer a positive, supportive workplace where employees are valued and appreciated.

If you're a professional driver who enjoys helping people and wants a stable career with great benefits, we'd love to meet you.

Why You'll Love Driving for Vivalon

• Starting pay of $26/hour
• Paid training provided
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Monday-Friday daytime schedule
• No nights, weekends, or holidays spent behind the wheel
• Meaningful work serving your community
• Join a respected nonprofit with an award-winning culture

What You'll Do

As a Bus Operator, you'll provide safe, reliable, and courteous transportation while creating a positive experience for every passenger. You'll play an important role in helping individuals stay connected to their communities, appointments, and daily activities.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking drivers who are:

• Friendly, dependable, and customer-focused
• Passionate about serving the community
• Safety-minded and professional
• Comfortable assisting passengers of varying mobility levels

Requirements:

Qualifications

• Valid California Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• Ability to complete all paid training with full attendance
• Ability to obtain a VDDP Certificate and Passenger Endorsement within 8 weeks of hire
• Clean driving record
• Ability to kneel, bend, secure wheelchairs, and assist passengers as needed
• One professional reference
• Must pass a pre-employment physical, drug and alcohol screening, and comply with federally required random testing

Benefits & Perks

We offer a comprehensive benefits package effective the first of the month following one full month of employment, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Chiropractic Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Planning Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Support Resources
• And More

$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.

Ready to drive with purpose?

Apply today and start a career where your work helps move communities forward.

Vivalon is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary Information

$26 - $26Hourly Wage