Bus Operator

Vivalon; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Retirement Planning Benefits

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Employee Support Resources

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Vivalon Santa Rosa, California, seeks a Bus Operator to provide safe, reliable transportation while helping community members stay connected to appointments and daily activities.

This role offers starting pay of $26/hour, paid training, a full benefits package, and a Monday–Friday daytime schedule with no nights, weekends, or holidays. Join a respected nonprofit delivering meaningful service.

Qualifications

• Valid California CDL required.
• Ability to obtain 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 pre-employment physical, drug and alcohol screening, and comply with random testing.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, reliable, and courteous transportation.
• Create a positive experience for every passenger.
• Help individuals stay connected to their communities, appointments, and daily activities.

Skills

Customer service

Safety-minded

Professionalism

Mobility assistance

Education

California CDL

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.

Vivalon is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary Information

$26 - $26Hourly Wage