Part-Time Transit Bus Operator — After-School Routes

City of Janesville Wisconsin; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Janesville is seeking a Transit Bus Operator to run designated routes, ensuring safety, courtesy, and efficiency. You will perform pre-trip inspections, handle fares, assist passengers, and maintain timely schedules.

The role emphasizes customer service and adherence to route protocols. Candidates must be 21+, have a HS diploma, and at least three years of driving experience, plus a valid license.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum three years’ driving experience is required.
• Must have a valid state-issued driver’s license.
• If not already fully licensed for commercial driving with passenger endorsement and no air brake restrictions, must possess a valid Commercial Driver Learning Permit, issued from the State Motor Vehicle Department, and present to Human Resources upon date of hire with the City of Janesville.
• Possession or ability to obtain and maintain a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with passenger endorsement and no air brake restrictions within 60 calendar days of date of hire.
• Excellent driving record, as reported by State Motor Vehicle Department.
• Excellent prior work record.
• Experience transporting passengers (coach/school bus, transit bus, paratransit, shuttle van, minibus/cutaway, taxi, rideshare, etc.) desired.
• Customer service experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Daily bus driving on designated routes throughout the JT system, as assigned.
• Conducts all operations in accordance with established rules and standards, keeping safety as the first priority.
• Provides excellent customer service to the public.
• Fare handling, providing route and scheduling information, conducts daily pre-trip inspections, necessary paperwork, sweeping of buses, and maintaining a timely schedule.
• Secures mobility devices safely on buses.
• Performs other special projects and other job duties as assigned or required during regular and non-business hours.
• All employees may be assigned by the City Manager or their designee to perform duties and assume responsibilities that are outside the scope of their work duties when the City Manager has declared a City disaster or the City Emergency Operations Center has been initiated.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Transit tablets

Job description

The City of Janesville is seeking a Transit Bus Operator to run designated routes, ensuring safety, courtesy, and efficiency. You will perform pre-trip inspections, handle fares, assist passengers, and maintain timely schedules.

The role emphasizes customer service and adherence to route protocols. Candidates must be 21+, have a HS diploma, and at least three years of driving experience, plus a valid license.