BUS OPERATOR Class Starting on July 28, 2025

Golynx; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Golynx is seeking Bus Operators for a class starting on July 28, 2025. This position offers full-time guaranteed hours and benefits like free health insurance and paid vacation. Candidates must have a Florida CDL, pass a drug screen, and be ready to work various shifts. Training will be provided, making it an excellent opportunity for those seeking a stable career in public transportation.

Benefits

FREE Employee Only Health Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation & Sick Leave

Employee Wellness Center

Credit Union Membership

Retirement Contribution (401A) With Match

Dental, Vision, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance Available

Yearly Pay Increases Based on Union Contract

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Florida CDL, Class A or B with Passenger endorsement and airbrakes.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Ability to maintain DOT physical for one year.

Responsibilities

• Transport passengers by operating any type of passenger bus.
• Perform DOT pre-trip inspections.
• Call out stops and issue slips for fare refunds.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Attendance

Drug Screen Compliance

Computer Skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

BUS OPERATOR Class Starting on July 28, 2025

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 4:00 AM

Our vision is to be recognized as a world-class leader for providing and coordinating a full array of mobility and community services. LYNX mission is to link our community by providing quality mobility options with innovation, integrity and teamwork.

**We are hiring for the Bus Operator class that starts

July 28, 2025*** LOCAL Driving Only for Fixed Route
Full Time Hours GUARANTEED
FREE Employee Only Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation & Sick Leave
Employee Wellness Center
Credit Union Membership
Retirement Contribution (401A) With Match
Dental, Vision, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance Available
Yearly Pay Increases Based on Union Contract Up to Current Top Pay - $29/hourly

Information you need to know before applying:

• You must possess a valid Florida CDL license; Class A or B with AIRBRAKES and PASSENGER endorsementto apply.
• Bus operator applicants who are offered employment, will receive aconditionaloffer of employment contingent on satisfactory pre-employment criminal history check, employment verification(s), background check, driver’s license check, pre-employment DOT drug screen and physical, and receive a medical examiner's certificate for a minimum of one year.
• Must be able to work days, nights, Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, split shifts, split days off, and any hours assigned.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• New Bus Operators will receive paid training and is up to 8 weeks.

NOTE: Upon review of completed applications, those applicants who meet the job requirements will be contacted by HR.
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JOB SUMMARY:

• Bus Operators transport passengers by operating any type of passenger bus on regularly scheduled links, observing all state and municipal traffic laws, observing all safety rules and strictly adhering to time schedules.
• This position is considered safety-sensitive and subject to the provisions of the Substance Abuse Program Policy for Safety Sensitive Positions.

DUTIES:

• Performs DOT pre-trip inspections.
• Calls out stops.
• Issues slips for fare refunds; issues and collects transfers.
• Observes all state and municipal traffic laws.
• Observes all safety rules.
• Strictly adheres to time schedules.
• Monitors fare and ticket collection.
• Verifies that appropriate passes are being used.
• Writes daily reports such as transfers collected, coach mileage, special fares and tickets collected, time cards for hours worked and completes memorandum cards.
• Performs other duties of similar nature as may be required.
• Completes Bus Condition Reports.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Skills in customer service.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to meet the attendance requirements of the job.
• Ability to physically sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to pass a drug screen.
• Must possess a valid Florida Commercial Driver License (CDL), Class A or B with a Passenger endorsement and airbrakes.
• Ability to communicate in English on the work site.
• Familiarity with and ability to use a computer.
• Ability to maintain DOT physical for one year.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Full-time: Ability to work days, nights, weekends, holidays, split shifts, split days off and any hours assigned.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• High School diploma or GED desired.

Pay rate: $23.43 per hour

LYNX fully commits itself to providing equal opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, or disability.