Part Time Bus Operator

Cityofhinesville; Hinesville (GA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Hinesville is seeking a Bus Operator to provide safe and reliable transportation for the public. You will operate various transit vehicles, serve demand-response and fixed routes, and uphold customer service standards while adhering to laws.

Responsibilities include pre/post trip inspections, daily trip summaries, assisting passengers with mobility devices, and maintaining records. A valid Georgia driver's license and the ability to pass a DOT test are required.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and write to complete reports and records.
• Must pass a pre-employment DOT drug screen and physical.
• Must maintain a valid Georgia Driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Operate public transit vehicles to transport passengers safely.
• Perform pre/post trip inspections and submit daily trip summaries.
• Assist passengers with mobility devices and provide excellent service.
• Follow traffic laws and internal operating procedures.

Skills

Traffic laws knowledge

Vehicle operation

Customer service

Mobility assistance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The City of Hinesville is seeking applications for a Bus Operator. This role involves p rovid ing transportation services for the public in a safe reliable manner. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to safely operating and properly maneuvering various types of vehicles, transporting demand-response passengers, providing excellent customer service, and performing additional tasks as assigned.

• Knowledge of all traffic, City, State and Federal laws and regulations
• Demonstrates extensive knowledge of operating vehicles including pre/post trip inspection of equipment and submission of daily trip summaries while working with the public
• Operates public transit vehicles to provide safe and timely transportation for the public and special populations on the City’s demand-response and fixed route service
• Assists persons with mobility devices to board and alight from the vehicle and to secure their mobility device inside the vehicle
• Knowledge of the geography of the City of Hinesville, City of Flemington, City of Walthourville and Ft Stewart
• Ability to make independent judgements which have moderate impacts on the organization

Knowledge of all traffic, City, State and Federal laws and regulations. Demonstrates extensive knowledge of operating vehicles including pre/post trip inspection of equipment and submission of daily trip summaries while working with the public. Ability to read and write to complete required reports and records. Ability to operate a two-way radio in accordance with internal operating procedures. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Minimum qualifications include the ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent. Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having held a similar position for one to two years. Must maintain a valid Georgia Driver’s license. Must be able to pass a pre-employment Department of Transportation (DOT) drug screen and physical.

The minimum hourly rate of pay is $19.59. The position closes on September 4, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.

The City of Hinesville is an Equal Opportunity Employer.