Full-Time Transit Bus Operator — Serve Your Community

Hillsborough Transit Authority (HART); Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillsborough Transit Authority (HART) in Florida is seeking a Bus Operator to provide safe, timely transportation and assist passengers while adhering to schedules, traffic laws, and safety requirements.

This full-time position offers a union-backed pay of $22.72 per hour, with the next class beginning December 7, 2026. You will operate transit vehicles, communicate with the public, and support accessibility equipment for riders.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least two years of driving experience.
• Must be 18+ with US driver's license and clean record.
• Knowledge of defensive driving techniques and traffic rules.

Responsibilities

• Operate transit vehicles and follow schedules safely.
• Assist passengers and provide information on routes and fares.
• Collect fares and use accessibility equipment as needed.
• Report defects or safety concerns promptly.
• Attend required training and maintain professional conduct.

Skills

Commercial driving

Passenger service

Defensive driving

Verbal/written communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Wheelchair lifts

Two-way radios

Job description

Hillsborough Transit Authority (HART) in Florida is seeking a Bus Operator to provide safe, timely transportation and assist passengers while adhering to schedules, traffic laws, and safety requirements.

This full-time position offers a union-backed pay of $22.72 per hour, with the next class beginning December 7, 2026. You will operate transit vehicles, communicate with the public, and support accessibility equipment for riders.