Seasonal Bus Driver

City of Steamboat Springs; Steamboat Springs (CO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a community-focused team as a Seasonal Bus Driver for Steamboat Springs Transit, operating public transportation services for residents and guests. Benefit from competitive pay, training opportunities, and bonuses based on hours worked. Our drivers play a vital role in connecting our community and enhancing transportation solutions.

Benefits

Employee housing offered

Regional Bus Pass for family members

Howelsen Hill Skiing and Skating Pass for family members

Early sign-on bonus of $700

End-of-season bonuses based on hours worked

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Colorado CDL with passenger endorsement.
• Must be knowledgeable about the bus schedule and local area.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Operate the bus on fixed routes safely and professionally.
• Ensure passenger safety and provide reliable service.
• Maintain accurate passenger counts and collect fares.

Skills

Customer Service

Safety Awareness

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Summary

• A team that strives to make this the best place you’ve ever worked!
• A focus on supporting our employees’ mental, physical, and financial well-being
• A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion that creates a welcoming city
• A highly engaged workforce proudly serving our community with excellence and distinction
• A passion for strategically providing outstanding municipal services
• A promise to each other to support the work we all do for the city, community & Yampa Valley
  
  

Summary

When joining the City of Steamboat Springs, you can expect to work for an organization with:

• A team that strives to make this the best place you’ve ever worked!
• A focus on supporting our employees’ mental, physical, and financial well-being
• A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion that creates a welcoming city
• A highly engaged workforce proudly serving our community with excellence and distinction
• A passion for strategically providing outstanding municipal services
• A promise to each other to support the work we all do for the city, community & Yampa Valley
  
  

Uniqueness Fuels Our Innovative Spirit

Our commitment to inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity and experiences drives us forward every day. It's the collective sum of our experiences that makes Steamboat Springs and the Yampa Valley a powerful, insightful and welcoming community.

The City of Steamboat Springs Public Works Department is pleased to announce we are hiring a Seasonal Bus Driver to join our team.

The City of Steamboat Springs is pleased to announce a job opening in our Transit Division as a Seasonal Bus Driver. Seeking qualified individuals that have a Class B CDL 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 Trainee Transit Driver. Our paid CDL training class lasts approximately 5 weeks – 200 hours designed to help anyone obtain their Colorado CDL Class B driver’s license. We will pay you $23.94 an hour to attend the CDL class. Once you successfully obtain your CDL and pass class, you will be paid starting at $27.94 per hour as a Seasonal Bus Driver.

Put your talents and skills to work to contribute to our vibrant community by operating a Steamboat Springs Transit (SST) bus.

Steamboat Springs Transit Offers The Following Bonuses

• Employee housing will be offered on a first come, first-served basis.
• $700 early sign-on bonus for those who sign up before October 1, 2025.
• An extra $2.00 per hour earned during all regional shifts.
• End-of-season bonuses based on the number of hours you work throughout the winter ski season, start to finish. The bonus for completing at least 500 hours is $1,000, for completing at least 750 hours is $2,000, and for completing at least 1,000 hours is $3,000.
  
  

GENERAL PURPOSE

Operates a Steamboat Springs Transit (SST) bus on designated fixed routes in a safe, professional manner to provide dependable, friendly transportation for residents and guests.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the direct supervision of the shift Transit Dispatch Supervisor.

The qualified individual

Serves as an ambassador of the City to more than 1 million annual guests and residents by operating Steamboat Springs Transit coach on a fixed route, adhering to published times and in accordance with Federal, State and Local Rules, regulations and laws.

Responsible for the safety and well-being of up to 50 bus passengers at any given time during assigned shifts.

Gathers and maintains accurate passenger counts; collects any required fares; complete appropriate forms for any incidents and/or collisions.

Provides reliable, expert service to the public while enforcing all rules and regulations relating to passenger safety, and safe bus operation.

Inspects vehicle prior to putting same into service, at mid-shift and at the end of each shift; reports any mechanical deficiencies to supervisor.

Fuels, services, and cleans the transit coach at the end of each day. This may include cleaning up biohazards.

Interacts with passengers to enforce Federal, State and local rules and regulations to maintain safe transit operations.

Completes and maintains required information on appropriate vehicle inspection forms.

Performs other duties as assigned

We Are Seeking The Following Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Graduation from High School or equivalent.
  
  

Necessary Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Becomes knowledgeable of the bus schedule and the area, including activities and events, to always answer customer inquiries in a courteous and patient manner.

Neat appearance and ability to deal effectively and courteously with the public.

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.

Must be 21 years of age and possess, or be qualified to attain, a valid Colorado Commercial Driver’s License with appropriate endorsements; and

Motor Vehicle Records must show that you have not accumulated more than four points on your license in the past three years; and

Must be able to comply with City of Steamboat Springs and Steamboat Springs Transit standard operating procedures; and

Must not have had a DUI or a DWAI in the past 7 years.

Other

EOE.

Compensation range is $27.94 - $37.72/hour and placement within the range is dependent upon relevant experience and qualifications.

The City of Steamboat Springs offers Seasonal employees who work 20 hours a week or more limited benefits as part of their total compensation package. These benefits are in addition to mandated benefits such as: workers' compensation, unemployment insurance, and social security.

Free Benefits Include

Regional Bus Pass - also available to immediate family members

Howelsen Hill Skiing and Skating Pass - also available to immediate family members

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As part of the Application Requirements, the following questions are required. Please provide date of birth:

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Social Security Number

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Have you held any jobs in the past ten years that are not listed above that required driving commercially?

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Please provide any addresses you have resided in the past 3 years. Address #1

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Address #2

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Address #3

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Address #4

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Do you have a current CDL?

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If yes, what class and endorsements do you have?

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List class, state, ID number, expiration date and endorsements for any driver's license (CDL AND any other driver's license) for the past 3 years.

11

Please List The Names And Addresses Of Any Employers Worked For In The Last 3 Years. Please Include The Nature And Extent Of Your Experience In The Operation Of Any Motor Vehicles (not Just CDL), Including The Type Of Equipment, Which You Have Operated, If Any ((put N/A If Not Applicable)

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Please list the name and address, of any employer you have worked for where you operated a commercial motor vehicle that required a CDL for the past 7 years. (put N/A if not applicable)

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For the above question (question 12), please list dates of employment and reasons for leaving for the past 7 years in positions that required you to hold a CDL. (put N/A if not applicable)

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For question 12 above, were you subject to the FMCSR? And where you subject to DOT drug or alcohol testing from your previous employers? (put N/A if not applicable)

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Please List All Motor Vehicle Accidents In Which You May Have Been Involved During The Past Three Years. Please Specify The Date And Nature Of Each Accident Along With Any Fatalities Or Personal Injuries Caused (put N/A If Not Applicable)

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Please List All Violations Of Motor Vehicle Laws Or Ordinances (other Than Parking) Of Which You May Have Been Convicted Of, Or Forfeited Bond / Collateral For During The Past Three Years (put N/A If Not Applicable)

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Have you ever faced denial, revocation, or suspension of any license, permit, or privilege to operate a motor vehicle?

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If yes, please explain

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Are you able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation?

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Are you willing and able to work early mornings, as early as 5:00 am?

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Are you willing and able to work late nights, as late as 4:00 am?

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Please list any day/night you cannot work (put N/A if non applicable).

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Are you willing and able to work shifts that are 10 (+) hours?

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Are you willing and able to work on holidays? (Yes or No) If no, please explain why.

25

Will the DOT regulations that limit hours of driving per week and per day limit your ability to work for Steamboat Springs Transit? (Yes or No) If yes, please explain why.

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Do you have any outside obligations that will limit your ability to work 40 hours per week for Steamboat Springs Transit? (Yes or No) If yes, please explain.

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Do you live within 50 miles of this facility?

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Do you have reliable transportation?

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Do you have a phone with message capability?

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Do you have more than 4 points against your driver's license?

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Have you been charged with a DUI or DWAI within the last 7 years?

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An essential function of this job is the ability of our drivers to drive with their interior lights ON when dark outside, which can create glare on the windshield. Will you be able to perform this function?

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We require our drivers to make this their primary job; if you are going to work 2 jobs, the other needs to be "built around this one." Do you plan on working a second job?

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Do you have any obligations that would require time off work or that would lead to any limitations to your work schedule?

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