Transit Operator

avon; Avon (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement match

Recreation Center pass

Paid sick leave

Spanish language initiative

Flexible scheduling

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

The Town of Avon is hiring a Transit Operator for part-time/seasonal shifts to operate various Avon Transit vehicles, ensuring safe, timely, and friendly service for residents and visitors. You will document ridership, assist passengers, and uphold high customer-service standards.

Responsibilities include vehicle inspections, reporting, and adherence to safety practices, with opportunities for training and advancement within a supportive municipal environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 3 years of CDL driving experience.
• Must possess a CDL permit or CDL license or obtain within 3 weeks of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Operate routes within the Town of Avon limits and assist medically qualifying passengers.
• Operate 36 ft. and 25 ft. buses and other vehicles per licensing requirements.
• Greet passengers and provide arrivals/departures info and visitor guidance.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections and ensure equipment is safe and functional.
• Restock schedules and printed information on board.
• Use defensive and winter driving techniques and attend safety meetings.
• Track scheduling data and submit daily reports and trip sheets.
• Complete incident reports accurately at end of shifts.
• Conduct yourself professionally and work well in a diverse environment.

Skills

CDL Driving Experience

Defensive Driving

Education

CDL License

CDL Permit (within 3 weeks)

Job description

Position Overview:

The Town of Avon, Colorado, is accepting applications for a Transit Operator - Part-Time/Seasonal

The Transit Operator - Part-Time/Seasonal is responsible for operating an Avon Transit bus in a safe, professional, and timely manner, to provide dependable, friendly transportation for residents and guests. Transports passengers, documents ridership levels, and provides a high degree of customer service and information to the riding public.

Essential Functions:

1. Performs routes within the Town of Avon limits, short-notice trips within town limit to assist medically qualifying passengers with Avon Para transit service prescheduled charter and special events routes, which may extend outside town limits.

2. Operates vehicles, large (36 ft.) buses, and medium cut-away sized "people-movers" (e.g. 25 ft.), trolley-style buses, commercial vans, SUVs and other vehicles, consistent with UTC licensing requirements.

3. Acts as integral part of the residential and guest experience, greets passengers, clearly announces arrivals and departures at each stop and provides visitor information.

4. Performs scheduled pre- and post-trip inspections, including conducting an external/internal visual inspection of the transit bus and pre-testing all necessary equipment, operating/safety devices and controls for use while in service including fluid level, tire pressure, and turn signals.

5. Restocks the bus with schedules and printed information.

6. Employs defensive driving and skilled winter driving techniques and attends all required safety meetings.

7. Tracks and submits to management accurate information for scheduling, daily reports and trip sheets.

8. Completes required tracking and incident reports accurately and legibly as necessary at the end of scheduled shifts.

9. Conducts self in an appropriate manner as representative of the Town of Avon, works effectively in a diverse work environment, uses prudent judgment at all times.

Other Duties and Functions:

1. Sweeps, empties trash, performs a visual inspection for lost items and conducts re-fueling and washing of transit vehicles at the end of service

2. Trains new and relief operators as required

3. Logs in and bids shift and route schedules electronically and consistently with the Town's requirements for full-time employees

4. Other duties as required

Why Work for the Town of Avon?

• Retirement match of 3.75%
• Avon Recreation Center pass
• Earn Paid Sick Leave
• Spanish Language Initiative
• Flexible Scheduling
• Opportunities for Advancement

Town of Avon Culture and Values

• Public Service: We are committed to an effective, community-focused organization that passionately engages and serves our residents, property owners, businesses, and guests.
• Openness: We are open, transparent, complete, objective and respectful of opposing views with all Town officials and with the public in our decisions and actions.
• Leadership: We perform our work with commitment, passion, collaboration, fairness, honesty and courage to elevate our performance, the performance of our co-workers, and the character of our community.
• Integrity: We are professional, ethical, responsible and accountable in our decisions and actions.
• Stewardship: We are custodians and stewards of the Town's financial, physical, environmental and natural resources on behalf of current and future generations.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent (GED) with 3 years CommercialDriver's License (CDL) driving experience or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience is required.
• Must possess a CDL permit or CDL license or obtain within 3 weeks of hire date, non-conditional

Special Requirements:

The Town reserves the right to suspend or extend the posting deadline based on receipt of qualified candidates.

• A background check and reference checks will be required prior to employment.
• The Town of Avon is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Application Deadline Date: 11/20/2026