BUS OPERATOR TRAINEE

Trinity Metro; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Fixed Route Bus Operator Trainees to join their team in Fort Worth. In this role, you will be responsible for safely operating a bus, providing excellent customer service, and ensuring a comfortable experience for all passengers. The position offers a clear pay progression from training to your fourth year, with opportunities for those holding a CDL with passenger endorsement to earn higher wages. If you are passionate about transportation and enjoy working with the community, this is a fantastic opportunity to start your career in public transit.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and pass background checks.
• Ability to operate a bus safely and follow schedules.

Responsibilities

• Operate bus over prescribed routes while ensuring passenger safety.
• Provide information and assistance to passengers, including those with disabilities.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

Customer service skills

Bilingual

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Trinity Metro is currently hiring Fixed Route Bus Operator Trainees. The successful candidate will represent Trinity Metro in a positive, customer friendly, respectful, honest and professional manner.

This Position's Responsibilities Include

• Report for duty promptly in proper uniform and physical condition.
• Properly operate bus over prescribed route, following time schedule.
• Provide information to passengers in a courteous, efficient manner; use proper etiquette to assist passengers with disabilities.
• Use correct safety procedures to operate lift, secure wheelchairs, and other assistive devices when assisting passengers with disabilities.
• Keep bus comfortable; operate bus smoothly and safely; conduct daily vehicle inspections to ensure safety.
• Collect proper fares and punch transfers.
• Prepare written reports on traffic accidents, bus incidents, road damage, etc.
• Operate a two-way radio system in accordance with established rules and regulations of Trinity Metro and Federal Communication Commission (FCC).
• Make announcements to passengers upon approaching prescribed destination.
  
  

PAY PROGRESSION

Training - $17.00

After Training- $18.50

Start of Second year - $20.00

Start of Third year - $22.00

Start of Fourth year - $26.92

• applicants that are hired with a CDL w/passenger endorsement will go to $20/hr after completion of training.
  
  

Required Skills

Valid driver’s license for at least three (3) years

No more than 1 moving violation within the last three (3) years

At least 18 years old

Pass written portion of CDL B permit with passenger endorsement by the second week of training.

Ability to pass motor vehicle and criminal background check, drug test and physical.

Bilingual a plus

Must be available to work any hours between 3:30am and 1:00am, Sunday through Saturday.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Internship

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

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