Fixed Route Bus Operator (Grade 9/8) (Continuous)

City of Huntsville; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Huntsville's Public Transportation Department seeks qualified applicants for Fixed Route Bus Operator positions. This role involves operating medium and heavy-duty transit buses on fixed routes, ensuring safe, courteous and professional service.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, and a Commercial Driver's License (Class A or B) with Air Brakes and Passenger endorsements; considerable experience driving transit or school buses is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with driving experience in transit/school buses.
• Experience driving medium and heavy-duty transit and/or school buses is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Operate fixed-route buses safely and professionally.
• Conduct daily vehicle inspections and basic record-keeping.
• Collect fares and provide information to passengers.

Skills

Customer service

Safe driving

Public interaction

Education

High school diploma or GED

Experience driving transit/school buses

Job description

THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE’S PUBLIC TRANSIT DEPARTMENT WANTS YOU!

The City of Huntsville’s Public Transit department is seeking qualified applicants to fill our

Fixed Route Bus Operator positions.

Exciting Career Opportunities for Smart and Talented People.

About our Department:

The mission of Public Transportation is to provide safe, efficient, and customer friendly transit services to citizens and guests of the community.

Fixed Route Bus Operator Position Overview:

This is skilled work in the operation of medium and heavy-duty transit buses on fixed routes. Work involves responsibility for driving a medium and heavy-duty shuttle bus on a fixed route, and transporting passengers in a safe, courteous and professional manner. Work also involves responsibility for conducting daily vehicle inspections, collecting fares from customers and providing information, and performing basic record-keeping duties.

Qualifications and Necessary Special Requirements:

High school diploma from a school accredited by a regional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or GED certificate issued by the appropriate state agency and considerable experience in driving medium and heavy-duty transit and/or school buses, serving the public on fixed routes; or any combination of education, training and experience

Valid Commercial Driver's License, Class A or B (minimum), with Air Brakes and Passenger Endorsements upon hire.

For More Information Regarding the Fixed Route Bus Operator Job Duties, Please Visit the Website Below:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/huntsville/classspecs/1108075

Applicants May Obtain a Copy of the City of Huntsville's EEOP Short Form Upon Request