Seasonal Bus Driver

Steamboat Springs, CO; Steamboat Springs (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Steamboat Springs Transit Division is hiring a Seasonal Bus Driver for the winter schedule, starting December 2026 and running through mid-April 2027. A CDL B with Passenger endorsement and air brake removal is required, with paid training available for those needing qualifications.

Graduation from high school or equivalent is required, with strong driving safety, clear communication, and the ability to operate buses under varying weather and traffic conditions.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid CDL class B with Passenger endorsement and air brake restriction removed.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Able to safely operate city buses in all weather, traffic, and passenger loading conditions.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Pass pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.
• Able to meet Federal Transit Administration drug and alcohol testing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operate City buses safely and efficiently according to schedules.
• Maintain awareness of passengers, traffic, and weather conditions.
• Adhere to routes, timetables, and safety protocols.
• Assist with mobility devices and ADA-related tasks as required.
• Coordinate with dispatch and report incidents or issues.

Skills

CDL B with P endorsement

Air brake restriction removed

Clear oral and written communication

Dimensional awareness for bus maneuver

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

**The City of Steamboat Springs is pleased to announce a job opening in our Transit Division as a Seasonal Bus Driver. The Seasonal Bus Driver must have a current CDL class B with Passenger endorsement and the air brake restriction removed. Attention applicants needing** **to obtain the necessary qualifications: Steamboat Springs Transit offers paid training as a Recruit - Trainee Transit Driver.** Put your talents and skills to work to contribute to our vibrant community! **This position is for the winter season and starts in December 2026 and runs through mid April 2027.****Education and Experience:**Graduation from High School or equivalent. Must be able to work long hours and not be adversely affected by burnout or high stress.Must be able to safely work in an environment with light to moderate physical activity.Must be able to safely work in an environment where the driver will be operating at highway speeds requiring acute perception and quick reflexes in all weather conditions, varying passenger loads, and in all varying traffic patterns.No mental, emotional or physical limitation per the Federal Department of Transportation regulations that would limit the driver's ability to perform assigned duties.Driver may operate vehicle outside of city limits without readily available assistance resources.Skilled in operating City buses in a safe and efficient manner. Ability to always have dimensional awareness of the bus and ability to maneuver the bus next to/around objects without contact.Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.Ability to identify medical, and/or other such problems that may occur with passengers on the transit coach, or in a transit shelter and relay that information to appropriate medical or law enforcement entities. Drivers may also be put on alert from Routt County Dispatch for persons of interest that may be on a transit coach.Ability to understand basic mechanical aspects and operations of each transit coach, to include ADA required tasks such as lift deployments and mobility device securement processes**SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS**Must pass pre-employment Drug and Alcohol Screen; and abide by Federal Transit Administration drug and alcohol testing.