Mass Transit Operator

City of Iowa City; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Iowa City Transit Division / Transportation Services Department seeks an experienced bus operator to transport the general public safely on assigned routes. You will collect fares and ridership data for municipal reports, monitor passenger safety, and provide courteous service.

Work hours vary, Monday–Saturday; starting wage $25.11–$32.31 per hour with pay depending on experience. Requires high school diploma, Iowa CDL-B with passenger and air-brake endorsements after training, and

Qualifications

• High school education or G.E.D. and seven to twelve months of related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid State of Iowa Class B commercial driver’s license instruction permit.
• Valid State of Iowa Class B commercial driver’s license with passenger and air-brake endorsements required upon completion of training period.
• Meet federal drug testing requirements.
• A pre-employment drug screen.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must pass criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Under direction, operates City buses to transport the general public safely to and from destinations on assigned route.
• Collects fares and ridership statistics for municipal and government reports.

Education

High school education or G.E.D.

7–12 months related experience or training

Iowa Class B CDL instruction permit

Iowa Class B CDL with passenger and air-brake endorsements

Meet federal drug testing requirements

A pre-employment drug screen

Must be 18 years of age

Criminal background check

Job description

Transit Division / Transportation Services Department

Application deadline: Friday, October 23, 2026

Permanent ¾ time position available

Wage: $25.11 – $32.31 (starting wage contingent upon experience)

Hours: Monday – Saturday, Operation hours vary

Job Summary

Under direction, operates City buses to transport the general public safely to and from destinations on assigned route. Collects fares and ridership statistics for municipal and government reports.

Minimum Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other

High school education or G.E.D. and seven to twelve months of related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Valid State of Iowa Class B commercial driver’s license instruction permit. Valid State of Iowa Class B commercial driver’s license with passenger and air-brake endorsements required upon completion of training period. Meet federal drug testing requirements. A pre-employment drug screen. Must be 18 years of age. Must pass criminal background check.

Preferred Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other

High school diploma or G.E.D. and one year of related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in mass transit operations or related.

More Information

Entry-level Driver Training (ELDT) for employees who need to obtain a required Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is provided by the City. Employees are provided paid time to complete ELDT and to take required CDL tests. Information on how to obtain an Iowa CDL including the CDL manual and practice test are available on the Iowa Department of Transportation website.

A full job description including a listing of essential duties and responsibilities and necessary knowledge, skills and abilities is available at www.icgov.org/jobs under Job Descriptions.

The City of Iowa City is an eligible employer under Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Please visit the PSLF website for more information.

It is the policy of the City of Iowa City to afford equal employment opportunities for all employees and potential City employees.

Disability-related accommodations can be requested at 319-356-5020 or [e-mail].