Job Description
Anticipated Salary Range: $21.96 - $27.73 Hourly
Job Summary
Join the City of Greeley as a CDL driver to strengthen our Gallop program. The role offers competitive compensation, career advancement, and the opportunity to contribute to a vibrant community.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive Pay: Current CDL Class B-P2 holders receive a full salary range of $21.96 - $31.84 per hour.
- Career Growth: Enhanced paid training programs, development pathways, and a supportive environment encouraging professional growth.
- Veteran-Friendly Workplace: Military experience is highly valued for ensuring safe and efficient transit operations.
- Your Role: As a Mobility Coach Operator I, you will provide safe, timely, and efficient passenger transportation within the Greeley‑Evans Transit service area, reporting to the Mobility Manager.
- Schedule: Part‑time initially with the potential to move into a full‑time position; must be available Monday‑through‑Saturday, including weekends, holidays, and evenings; shifts may vary, averaging 20 hours per week.
What We Offer
- A positive, engaged work culture that recognizes and values your contributions.
- A comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees.
- Training provided to obtain a Class B CDL with passenger endorsement.
We offer CDL training for those that do not have a CDL at the time of hire. As a condition of receiving City‑funded CDL license training, employees are required to repay the City of Greeley up to $3,500 if they resign or are terminated for cause within 24 months of their start date.
Help us drive the future of mobility in Greeley! Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.
Experience, Knowledge, Skills
Minimum Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Current Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Class B‑P2 Passenger and Air Brake Endorsements, or the ability to obtain within 6 months.
- Ability to pass and maintain DOT Physical Requirements.
- Participation in FDA and DOT mandated Drug and Alcohol testing programs.
OR
- Any combination of related education, experience, certifications, and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job.
Preferred
- Previous Bus Operator experience.
- Military veterans.
- Passenger Safety and Sensitivity (PASS) certification.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
- Knowledge of FTA, DOT, and FMCSA regulations.
- Ability to complete ongoing Gallop bus driver training programs.
- Excellent knowledge of ADA regulations and the ability to operate paratransit services.
- Exceptional customer service while adhering to department and city policies.
- Ability to adhere to seasonal service demands, including overtime and shift requirements.
- Knowledge of streets, locations, restaurants, and hotels of the Greeley‑Evans area.
- Ability to safely operate a bus under adverse weather conditions.
- Skilled in basic computer operations, word processing and spreadsheet software.
Essential Functions
- Operate transit buses along designated routes, adhering to schedules and prioritizing safety.
- Complete daily pre‑ and post‑trip inspections in accordance with DOT, FTA regulations and city policy.
- Monitor service performance, respond to mechanical or route delays, and provide support to fellow operators.
- Provide high‑quality customer service, assist with boarding, and ensure ADA compliance.
- Respond appropriately in emergencies, ensuring passenger safety and completing required documentation.
- Conduct basic vehicle upkeep, including refueling (CNG), cleaning, and maintaining a safe environment.
- Perform regular inspections and maintenance of transit amenities and identify hazards.
- Prepare incident/accident reports and documents public complaints accurately.
- Communicate service updates and concerns with supervisors and peers.
- Support route planning and scheduling activities.
- Provide informal guidance and coaching to new or current operators.
- Use transit technologies such as tablets, fare systems, AVL, radios, and destination signs.
- Maintain professionalism, clean appearance, and clear radio communication.
- Promote a culture of safety by reporting hazards and ensuring safe environments.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Work Environment
- Primarily performed in a transit bus, with exposure to urban, suburban, and occasionally rural traffic conditions.
- Drivers are exposed to varying weather conditions and temperature fluctuations.
- Constant traffic moving vehicles, mechanical parts, heavy to moderate traffic noise, passenger conversations, engine sounds, and external environmental noise are common.
- Frequent interaction with the public, including individuals with disabilities, seniors, children, and occasionally confrontational passengers.
- May be required to work irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and call‑in shifts.
Physical Requirements
- Mobility: Enter and exit the vehicle, walk, climb stairs, and navigate uneven surfaces.
- Strength: Occasionally lift or move items up to 50 pounds.
- Endurance: Remain seated for extended periods while operating the vehicle.
- Dexterity: Operate vehicle controls requiring manual dexterity and hand‑eye coordination.
- Flexibility: Frequently bend, reach, stoop, turn, and kneel as required.
- Vision: Sufficient visual acuity, with or without correction.
- Hearing: Ability to hear and understand verbal communication and warning signals.
EEO Statement
The City of Greeley provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
ADA Statement
We are committed to an inclusive and barrier‑free search process. We provide accommodations for applicants requesting accommodation through the search process such as alternative formats of this posting. Individuals with disabilities in need of accommodations throughout the search process should contact the ADA Coordinator at HR@Greeleygov.com.
Conditions of Employment
The City of Greeley is an at‑will employer. Employees and the City may terminate employment at any time for any reason. Candidates must successfully complete all pre‑employment screenings and employment eligibility verification. Pre‑employment screenings include a drug test, a background and national sex offender search, a motor vehicle record search, and for some positions, a physical demands evaluation. For more information about City policies and practices during the recruitment process, including but not limited to EOE, Reasonable Accommodation and pre‑employment screenings, please visit our career page.