Bus Operator Part-Time

Bi-State Development; Missouri; On-site; USD 26,821 - 38,200; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Backup Child/Elder Care options

Free Transportation

Uniform Allowance

Paid Daily via DailyPay

Funeral Leave

Jury Duty Leave

Job summary

Bi-State Development is looking for part-time Bus Operators in Missouri. The role involves safely transporting passengers and providing excellent customer service. Our operators ensure a friendly environment throughout the journey, from greetings to fare collection.

The ideal candidate should have a valid CDL with Passenger Endorsement, a high school diploma, and an ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Availability for 18-28 hours per week is required, with a starting pay of $23.60/hour.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• At least one year of successful customer service experience.
• Minimum of three years related driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Drives bus to transport passengers over specified routes.
• Operates bus skillfully and safely.
• Answers questions regarding service and routes.

Skills

Customer service experience

Driving experience

Ability to follow instructions

Mathematical computations

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Bus Operator Part-Time

Part Time

23.60 - 23.60 (Hourly)

Benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Bright Horizons (Backup Child/Elder Care options)
• Payroll deducted Voluntary Benefits
• Paid Daily (if interested via DailyPay)
• Free Transportation
• Uniform Allowance
• Funeral Leave
• Jury Duty Leave

Job Summary

Class A or B CDL with Passenger Endorsement and no AirBrakeRestriction Required.

Metro Transit is searching for Full Time Bus Operators to join our team! If you’re interested in a fulfilling career, love people and enjoy using your skills to make a difference in our community, then this opportunity may be for you.

Metro Bus Operators do far more than simply drive customers to their destinations; they take the ride with them, from greeting to goodbye. Our Operators connect with customers every day to assure they feel safe and welcome. If you have a talent for connecting with people, a passion for our region and want a career you can take pride in — climb in the driver’s seat as a Metro Bus Operator, and take your future to new and exciting places.

Availability to work a minimum of 18 and maximum of 28 hours per week.

$23.60/hr minimum starting pay, uniform allowance.

Starting pay – 23.60.

After Training – 25.07.

Top rate within two years – 29.50.

Job Responsibilities

• Drives bus to transport passengers over specified routes to local or distant points according to schedule.
• Availability to work a minimum of 18 and maximum of 28 hours per week.
• Operates bus skillfully and safely.
• Answers questions regarding service, routes, fares, points of interest, etc.
• Maintain good relations with general public.
• Announces stops.
• Directs and controls passengers.
• Read time schedules, street signs, traffic signs, head signs, bus passes and instructions.
• Follow written and oral instructions.
• Adjust temperature gauges and controls for passenger comfort.
• Operates head sign.
• Operates wheelchair lift and hand radio.
• Secures passenger wheelchairs.
• Inspects bus before trip.
• Writes accident reports.
• Issues transfers.
• Memorizes routes and fare structure.
• Makes mental mathematical computations.
• Verifies amount of fare entered into fare box.
• Records passenger data.
• Reports vehicular delays and/or accidents.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Physically qualified to safely operate a motor vehicle in accordance with U.S. Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Carrier Safety Regulations.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and possess the ability to pass the Missouri/Illinois prescribed state examination for Commercial Driver’s License prior to start of training.
• At least one year of successful customer service experience.
• Minimum of three years related driving experience.
• Ability to read, tell time, understand and follow verbal and written instructions, make routine arithmetical monetary computations.
• Ability to work under pressure and adept to change.
• Successful applicants must pass pre-screen, oral interview and pre-employment DOT physical and drug screen.

Compensation

23.60 - 23.60 (Hourly)

Employment Type

Part Time

Education

High School Diploma, Equivalent, or pass our pre-employment assessment.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

Bi-State Development is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.