Transit Bus Driver

Humboldt Transit Authority (CA); Eureka (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Humboldt Transit Authority (HTA) is seeking a Transit Operator to provide safe, reliable, and courteous bus service across the Humboldt transit district with routes centered around Eureka. The role includes operating coaches on a designated schedule, collecting fares, aiding passengers, and maintaining order on board.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or equivalent and a California Class C Driver’s License with a clean driving record. Training will be provided by HTA.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• California Class C Driver’s License with a clean driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Operate a motor coach safely according to schedule.
• Pick up and drop off passengers at designated stops.
• Collect fares and sell day passes.
• Assist passengers as needed for boarding and alighting.
• Operate wheelchair lift and secure mobility devices as required.
• Announce stops and provide information to passengers.
• Maintain order on the bus and communicate via two-way radio.
• Prepare accident and incident reports and other required documents.

Skills

Safe driving practices

Customer service

English reading

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Effective January 7, 2026, the Governing Board of Directors adopted a reduced work schedule of a 34-hour full-time workweek. This classification works a four-day, 34-hour workweek, which may consist of nonconsecutive workdays. Assignments with 34-hour, four-day (or less) schedules are expected to be implemented on or about April, as staffing allows.

Operates a 30 to 60 passenger bus in a manner that provides safe, reliable, and courteous passenger transportation, information, and assistance to various destinations within the transit district.

Essential Job Functions

Typical Tasks

It is an essential job function of all HTA Transit Operators to operate various types of vehicles within the fleet, as well as secure mobility devices in various types of securement stations on a day-to-day basis, for the operation of the public transportation system but not limited to:

• Operates a motor coach safely and in accordance with a designated schedule;
• Picks up and drops off passengers at designated bus stops;
• Collects fares and sells day passes;
• Aids passengers in boarding or departing the motor coach as needed;
• Operates the wheelchair lift when necessary and secures passengers' wheelchairs;
• Calls out stops and provides information to passengers;
• Maintains order on the motor coach;
• Operates a two-way radio;
• Prepares accident and incident reports;
• Performs related work as required.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge of:

• Safe driving practices.

Ability to:

• Learn to operate a motor coach in a safe manner;
• Learn to operate a two-way radio;
• Read maps;
• Follow a schedule;
• Follow oral and written instructions which are given in English;
• Prepare accident, incident, and other reports in English;
• Maintain simple records;
• Deal courteously and effectively with the public;
• Perform simple arithmetic.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Are you at least 21 years old?
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Do you have a valid California Class C Driver’s License with a good driving record?

No need to have a commercial license - we provide the training!

JOB CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Safety sensitive position and requires pre-employment and random drug testing mandated by the Federal Transit Administration.
• Varied shifts; must be willing to work at the scheduled time and location.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Meet Commercial licensing standards.
• Sit for extended periods of time.
• Use arms, wrists, and hands to turn steering wheel of transit vehicle.
• Use legs to apply pressure for braking of transit vehicle.
• Adjust transit vehicle seats and mirrors to gain necessary line of vision to maneuver vehicle safely.
• Maneuver heavy wheeled mobility devices.
• Climb, stand, walk, bend, stoop, crouch and kneel to inspect vehicle or assist passengers.
• Push, pull, or maneuver carts, strollers, wheeled mobility devices.
• Lift approximately 50 pounds or less.

Please note: HTA makes reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities to ensure the accessibility of HTA’s employment recruitment, application, and selection process.

Upon request, accommodations are provided to people who need assistance in obtaining position availability information, completion of employment applications, and interviewing processes. Requests must be received prior to an applicants' scheduled interview date.