Bus Operator - Fixed Route - New Hire Sign On Bonus

Metropolitan Tulsa Transit Authority; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Vision and dental

Pension plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Metropolitan Tulsa Transit Authority is seeking a Full-Time Union Bus Operator in Tulsa, OK. Earn $21.09-$24.01 per hour with a NEW HIRE SIGN-ON BONUS of $5,000.00.

Join a frontline team delivering safe, reliable rides and strong passenger service in a valued community role. Your duties include safely navigating assigned routes, ensuring timely departures, collecting fares, and assisting riders including those with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Navigating the City: Expertly operate assigned MetroLink Tulsa vehicles on a safe, courteous, and timely route, adhering to the posted schedule. You'll be the face of MetroLink Tulsa, ensuring passengers reach their destinations comfortably.
• Safety First: Maintain constant oversight of current passenger fare for compliance at the bus fare box, ensuring accurate collection and reporting.
• Customer Service Excellence: Provide friendly, helpful, and courteous assistance to all passengers, including those with disabilities. Answer questions about routes and schedules and provide transfer information. You'll be a trusted resource for our riders.

Job description

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Full Time Union Operators Tulsa, OK, US

Salary Range: $21.09 To $24.01 Hourly

NEW HIRE SIGN-ON BONUS* $5,000.00

Your Journey Starts Here as a Bus Operator!

Join Our Team as a Bus Operator!

Free Employee Health Insurance, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance

Vision, Dental and Supplemental insurance available

Pension & 457b retirement

Vacation, Sick & Holidays

Safety Sensitive Position: All safety sensitive employees are required to submit to drug and alcohol tests as a condition of employment in accordance with 49 CFR Part 40, 29 & 655 of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Drug and Alcohol Program. MetroLink Tulsa’s Drug & Alcohol policy has Zero Tolerance for drug and alcohol.

About MetroLink Tulsa:

MetroLink Tulsa is the public transportation provider for the Tulsa area, offering fixed-route bus service, paratransit, and on-demand rides to help people get where they need to go. At Metrolink Tulsa, we're not just about moving people from point A to point B; we're about connecting lives, building community, and making every ride a positive experience! We're a team that believes in the power of reliable transportation to transform daily routines and empower our city. If you're ready to make a real impact, one friendly ride at a time, you've found your destination!

What You'll Do:

This isn't just a driving job – it's about being a vital part of our community's infrastructure. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Navigating the City : Expertly operate assigned MetroLink Tulsa vehicles on a safe, courteous, and timely route, adhering to the posted schedule. You'll be the face of MetroLink Tulsa, ensuring passengers reach their destinations comfortably.
• Safety First : Maintain constant oversight of current passenger fare for compliance at the bus fare box, ensuring accurate collection and reporting.
• Customer Service Excellence: Provide friendly, helpful, and courteous assistance to all passengers, including those with disabilities. Answer questions about routes and schedules and provide transfer information. You'll be a trusted resource for our riders.
• Emergency Preparedness: