Full Time Bus Operator

Town of Vail; Vail (CO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Employer paid life and disability

Vacation benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Ski pass/Wellness benefits

Training opportunities

Job summary

The Town of Vail is seeking full-time, year-round Bus Operators to provide safe, friendly service on designated routes. The role requires a CDL BP2 license and commitment to ADA accessibility, with on-the-job training and a strong customer-service mindset.

Starting pay is $31.00 per hour, with a $600 CDL BP2 sign-on bonus. Operators may be assigned to bus wash duties and must comply with all DOT and Colorado laws. Benefits and professional development opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid CDL BP2 license.
• Must pass CDL medical screening, drug testing, and licensing requirements.
• Experience with transit driving is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate a public transit bus while adhering to CDL requirements.
• Provide safe, timely, and friendly transportation on designated routes.
• Assist passengers, including those with disabilities, with boarding and exiting.
• Share schedule and route information; offer alternatives when needed.
• Maintain safe driving practices and report accidents or vandalism.
• Support bus maintenance by assisting with bus washing as needed.
• Represent the Town of Vail professionally to customers and colleagues.

Skills

CDL BP2

Defensive driving

Customer service

Public transit

Job description

Position Overview

Full-Time, Year-Round Bus Operator

Starting Pay: $31.00/hr

$600 CDL BP2 Sign-On Bonus

The Town of Vail, Colorado, is looking for enthusiastic and dependable full-time, year-round bus operators to join our Transportation Department! Operators will operate a public transportation bus requiring a commercial driver’s license. They are responsible for pick-ups, transports, and drop-offs of passengers on a prescribed route, on time and in accordance with local, state, and federal standards. They must provide guests with schedule/route information and the most effective alternatives to reach their desired destinations. They will also assist disabled guests on and off the bus, practice safe defensive driving techniques, and report all accidents, damage, or incidents of vandalism. Operators may be assigned to the bus wash as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate a public transit bus requiring a commercial driver’s license (CDL)
• Provide safe, timely, and friendly transportation on designated routes
• Assist passengers, including those with disabilities, with boarding and exiting
• Share schedule and route information, offering alternative options when needed
• Use safe, defensive driving techniques to ensure passenger and pedestrian safety
• Report any accidents, damage, or vandalism as required
• Support bus maintenance by assisting with bus washing as needed
• Conduct yourself as a professional representative of the Town of Vail, exercising sound judgment and providing excellent service to all internal and external customers
• Serve the community by adhering to Town of Vail core values
• Stay up to date with and strictly comply with Federal and Colorado traffic laws and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations
• Maintain safe driving practices, considering speed, weather conditions, and surrounding traffic
• Perform pre-trip vehicle inspections, checking for mechanical issues and testing all operating/safety devices before each shift
• Complete accident and incident reports accurately and in a timely manner
• Record passenger counts and submit bus maintenance defect reports as necessary
• Ensure buses are stocked with maps and schedules for passengers
• Comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by providing accessibility for disabled passengers, operating lifts properly, and securing passengers safely
• Follow environmentally friendly practices and all Town of Vail safety and health policies
• Assist in training new bus operators on routes and procedures
• Perform all other job-related duties as assigned

The position is exposed to engine noise and fumes. Most of the shift is spent sitting while driving, with occasional stooping, standing, kneeling, and lifting.

*Must currently hold a CDL BP2 to be eligible for the bonus*

Skills / Requirements

Vail is a guest service oriented and resort destination community. We realize that to set the standard for world-class alpine resorts, our employees make all the difference! That is why we are looking for passionate individuals who strive for excellence in all that they do.

In addition they must meet the following requirements:

• Acceptable driving record
• Must pass all CDL requirements including medical screening, drug testing, and licensing requirements
• Previous driver training preferred

Culture / Lifestyle / Benefits

The Town of Vail is a values-based culture that is nurtured by our employees’ strong desire to foster teamwork, take ownership in Vail’s future and an overall pride for serving their community. To find out more about our community, please visit our website www.vail.gov and click on Vail Information.

The Town of Vail offers a competitive benefits and compensation package including medical, dental, vision, employer paid life and disability retirement plans, generous vacation benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional development opportunities, and lifestyle benefits that range tennis pass, golf pass and other ski pass/wellness benefits.