CDL Bus Operator

Roaring Fork Transportation Authority; Aspen (CO); Vor Ort; USD 36.000 - 51.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Paid CDL training

Health, dental, life, and vision

Aspen/Snowmass ski pass

Retirement plan with 12.5% match

Zusammenfassung

Roaring Fork Transportation Authority (RFTA) seeks a Full-Time, Year-Round CDL Bus Operator based in Aspen, CO. Earn $31.36/hour with overtime opportunities and享 perks including health and retirement benefits, a ski pass, and housing options.

Responsibilities include operating buses in various service modes, maintaining route knowledge, and performing safety inspections. CDL Class B with P2 endorsement and DOT medical certification are required; paid CDL training is provided.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma preferred but not required.
• Must read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Must have three years of licensed driving experience; nineteen years old minimum.

Aufgaben

• Operate transit buses in revenue and non-revenue service.
• Maintain knowledge of streets, routes, stops, fares, and pass programs.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections for safety and compliance.

Kenntnisse

English proficiency

Customer-oriented

Safety-conscious

Ausbildung

High school diploma preferred

Tools

CDL Class B with P2 end.

DOT Medical Certificate

Jobbeschreibung

***Join the Roaring Fork Transportation Authority (RFTA), the largest rural transit agency in the U.S., in the stunning Colorado Rockies. Known for innovative and reliable transit, RFTA connects vibrant communities while supporting sustainability and quality of life.*****Exciting Opportunity: Full-Time, Year-Round CDL Bus Operator Position in Aspen, Colorado!****Earn $31.36/hour + FREE Aspen Snowmass 4-Mountain Pass!** Start before December 2026, and you may qualify for a **$1,000 signing bonus** (taxable). Are you ready to embark on a rewarding career as a CDL Bus Operator? Look no further! Join Roaring Fork Transportation Authority (RFTA), the largest transit agency nestled in the breathtaking **Colorado Rocky Mountains**. We are actively seeking Full-Time, Year-Round Career Transit Operators for our operations in **Aspen and Glenwood Springs, Colorado.**Why choose RFTA? We offer an unbeatable compensation package that includes competitive pay, generous bonuses, and comprehensive benefits. Plus, ***we provide paid CDL training*** to kickstart your journey with us.Here's what makes being a Full-Time, Year-Round Transit Operator at RFTA truly exceptional:**Competitive Compensation**Earn a wage starting at $31.36 per hour, with regular overtime opportunities. **Comprehensive Benefits*** Secure your health and well-being with health, dental, life, and vision insurance, and discounted options for other plans and families.* Prepare for a secure future with RFTA's retirement plan, as we contribute 12.5% of your income to a retirement savings account on your behalf.* Experience the thrill of the slopes with a Ski Pass for Aspen/Snowmass (unlimited pass, blackout dates may apply), or opt for a $425 cash bonus.**Work-Life Balance*** Enjoy generous paid time off, including 22 vacation days and 12 sick leave days accrued per year.* Travel with ease using the RFTA Bus Pass, available for employees and dependents.* Employee housing opportunities up to five years.**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES****As a Transit Operator at RFTA, you will:*** Operate transit buses in revenue and non-revenue service while strictly adhering to RFTA policies, directives, and all federal and Colorado traffic laws.* Maintain up-to-date knowledge of streets, bus routes, stops, fare structure, and bus pass programs within RFTA's service area.* Represent RFTA professionally, working effectively in a diverse environment, exercising sound judgment, and delivering high-quality service to external and internal customers.* Perform pre- and post-trip inspections of transit buses, ensuring mechanical soundness and safety compliance.**REQUIREMENTS****Education*** While a high school diploma is preferred, it is not required.* Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English is required.**Licenses, Examinations, and Certifications*** Must possess and maintain a Class B Colorado State Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a P2 endorsement. **\\*RFTA offers paid training to obtain your CDL.*** Pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination and obtain a DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate for a minimum of a 2-year qualifying period. Maintain current DOT Medical Examiner's Certification.* We offer training courses to help you obtain your CDL Class B for the state of Colorado.**Experience/Qualifications*** Must be at least nineteen (19) years of age. Must have three (3) years of licensed driving experience.* Previous experience operating large vehicles is preferred but not mandatory.* No more than two (2) minor traffic violations within the past three (3) years.* No major violations within the past five (5) years.**J****ob Classification, Location & Schedule**This Full-Time, Year-Round position is based in Aspen, Colorado. As an incumbent, you must be flexible to complete any assigned shift, including day, night, and weekend rotations starting in Glenwood Springs or Aspen.**Application Deadline/Closing Date**No deadline. Posting will remain until all open positions are filled.**Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to be part of the Roaring Fork Valley Transportation Authority! Check out our website for more information -** https://www.rfta.com/employment/**Apply today to start an exciting career in transit operations in Aspen, Colorado.****Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.*****RFTA is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law*****.****#zr**