Bus Operator - (316) - Vehicle Operations

WICHITA COMPANY LIMITED; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

WICHITA COMPANY LIMITED is hiring a Bus Operator to provide reliable transportation for the Wichita community. You will play a vital role in ensuring safe transit services for a diverse group of riders.

This position requires a valid Kansas driver's license and the ability to work various shifts, including early mornings and late nights. Candidates must also be able to pass a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background checks. Join our team to make a positive impact!

Qualifications

• Must possess valid Kansas driver's license and obtain CDL within 120 days of hire.
• Capable of performing physical tasks like lifting at least 50 pounds.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings and late nights.

Responsibilities

• Operate the bus safely and efficiently.
• Collect correct fare from passengers.
• Assure the safety of passengers with disabilities.

Skills

Ability to communicate in English

Mathematical skills

Ability to read maps

Ability to build effective relationships

Judgment in emergencies

Education

Valid Kansas driver's license

CDL Kansas driver's license

Job description

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13586461

The City of Wichita is NOT an E-Verify Employer.

Distinguishing Features of Work

Join the Wichita Transit team! Driving with transit as a Bus Operator provides the opportunity to positively impact our neighbors and friends in the Wichita community! Every day, thousands of people depend on our Bus Operators to provide reliable and safe transportation throughout the City. From the early morning weekday commuter trip for work to a lively late night trolley ride on the weekends, Wichitans represent a diverse group of riders that appreciate service with a smile. To provide the best possible service to our community, Transit relies on a dedicated team of Bus Operators that are able to reliably arrive fit for work on time regardless of weather and traffic conditions. The driver's seat is an office with a view. With early morning and occasional late night shifts, driving is a beautiful way to see the cityscapes and changing seasons throughout the consistent year‑round employment. We invite you to explore the full position details below and apply to join our team as a Bus Operator if this is the right fit for you. This is responsible work that involves transporting people from one location to another in the safest manner possible by means of a bus. The position reports to an Operations Superintendent.

Posting

Posting may come down at any time

Examples of Work Performed

• Operates the bus in the safest manner.
• Ensures that correct fare is collected.
• Assists passengers with disabilities with securing wheelchairs with the proper restraint procedure.
• Keeps records related to bus operation as required.
• Provides exemplary customer service to internal and external customers.
• These examples are not intended to be all inclusive. Other job‑related duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements of Work

• Ability to read, speak, and write the English language sufficiently to communicate with the general public, to understand traffic signs and signals in the English language, to respond to official inquiries, and to make entries on reports and records in a clear and legible manner.
• Knowledge of and ability to work with the four basic functions of mathematics.
• Ability to read maps, understand and maintain time points and schedules.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, other employees, representatives of other organizations, officials, and the public.
• Ability to answer questions regarding other routes and services.
• Ability to work with a minimum of supervision.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in emergencies and other unusual situations.
• Knowledge of the geography of the city and names and locations of streets.
• Ability to: grip and perform other hand and foot motions necessary to safely operate a bus; to bend, kneel, turn, twist and squat repetitively for short, sustained periods; to lift, push and/or pull a minimum of 50 pounds on level surfaces or ramps; to tolerate airborne nuisances associated with bus operation, including exhaust fumes and dust; to work and maintain safe operation during inclement weather conditions; and to perform repetitive squats and sustained 30‑second squats.
• Ability to acquire and maintain a valid Kansas driver's license.
• Ability to acquire and maintain a valid CDL Kansas driver's license within 120 days of hire. If you are a Canadian or Mexican citizen, you will be required to have or obtain a CDL from your home country.
• Must be available for work between the hours of 4 AM to 1 AM, Monday through Saturday.
• An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
• Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre‑employment physical, which includes drug screening, and upon satisfactory evaluation of the results of a criminal record check, including past 3 years driving record.
• This is a safety sensitive position subject to the rules and regulations of the FTA Drug & Alcohol policy for required testing. You will be subject to pre‑employment Drug & Alcohol Testing, Random Testing, and Reasonable Suspicion Testing. You will be required to fully comply with all operational safety rules and regulations established by Wichita Transit.
• This position may require pre‑employment testing at any or all of the following: Workforce Center, City of Wichita Human Resources Department, or the Transit Department.

Legal Notice

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. Please find more information under the following link: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlan.pdf