Transit Operator I: Drive Safe, Connect Your Community

City of High Point; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life-long pension after vesting after

401K and 457B retirement plans

PTO earned within first year

12 paid holidays per year

Tuition reimbursement

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Job summary

The City of High Point is hiring a Transit Operator I to join the Transit Department. This role emphasizes safe, reliable bus service with a dependable schedule, including Sundays off, and meaningful community impact.

Join a team committed to public service and smooth daily operations. You will operate assigned routes, perform inspections, assist passengers (including those with mobility devices), and maintain records.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Valid Class B NC CDL with Passenger Endorsement.
• Six months of verifiable experience operating a similar or larger commercial vehicle.
• Proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing in English.

Responsibilities

• Operate the bus on assigned routes and schedules.
• Perform pre-departure inspections of the bus and related equipment.
• Maintain trip records including fare collections, mileage, and vehicle conditions.
• Assist passengers in boarding and alighting, including wheelchairs or mobility devices, and secure wheelchairs with straps.
• Collect fares and issue tickets, including transfers.
• Announce bus stops clearly and provide basic schedule information.
• Communicate via two-way radio to report delays or safety issues.
• Perform post-shift inspections and complete incident/accident reports.
• Adhere to safety regulations and city policies.

Skills

English proficiency

Customer service

Safety awareness

Tools

Two-way radio

Farebox operation

Wheelchair securement

Job description

The City of High Point is hiring a Transit Operator I to join the Transit Department. This role emphasizes safe, reliable bus service with a dependable schedule, including Sundays off, and meaningful community impact.

Join a team committed to public service and smooth daily operations. You will operate assigned routes, perform inspections, assist passengers (including those with mobility devices), and maintain records.