Transit Supervisor

Eauclairechamber; Eau Claire (WI); On-site; USD 73,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Holidays

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Sick leave

Health insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

The City of Eau Claire is hiring a Transit Supervisor to support Bus Operators and ensure safe, reliable transportation for the community. You’ll assist the Transit Manager with daily operations, training and supervising operators, responding to incidents, and helping to keep our service running smoothly.

Typical shifts are 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with work every third Saturday and on-call duties until final bus ends around 10:30 p.m. The position offers generous paid time off and benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED, etc.).
• Valid Class B CDL with no air brake restrictions and P endorsement within 6 months of hire.
• Two years of experience with Microsoft Office Suite and training in a professional setting.

Responsibilities

• Support Bus Operators and help ensure safe, reliable transportation.
• Assist Transit Manager with daily operations and incident response.
• Train and supervise operators to maintain service quality.
• Keep the transit system running smoothly and efficiently.

Skills

Public transit knowledge

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Mapping software

CDL Class B with P endorsement

Job description

Do you have great communication skills, supervisory experience, and an interest in public transit? The City of Eau Claire is now accepting applications for a Transit Supervisor! In this role, you’ll support our Bus Operators and help ensure safe, reliable, and efficient transportation for our community. As a Transit Supervisor, you’ll assist the Transit Manager with daily operations of the transit system, including training and supervising operators, responding to incidents and accidents, and helping to keep our service running smoothly. Join our team and make a difference in how our community moves!

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED, etc.)
• Possess or obtain (within 6 months of hire) and maintain a valid Class B CDL with no air brake restrictions and P endorsement
• Two years of experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.), and training in a professional setting

Preferred Qualifications:

• An associate degree in a related field
• Two years of mapping software in a professional or academic setting
• Two years of supervisory or Transit specific experience

Additional Reasons to Apply:

• Receive 40 hours of vacation on your first day of employment, plus earn 80 hours of additional vacation time in the first year
• Receive 3 paid floating holidays and 8 paid regular holidays (in a calendar year)
• Potential to qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Other excellent fringe benefits (paid sick leave, health insurance, life insurance, etc.)!

Typical shifts are 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Work every third Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., allowing you one three-day weekend a month! As the evening supervisor, you would be on call until final bus ends its last route at approximately 10:30 p.m.

Salary range:

$73,243.04 to $87,503.10 annually. Application deadline: Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Application and complete job description available at www.eauclairewi.gov/jobs .*

Interviews expected to take place Friday, October 16, 2026. Candidates will be notified via email if selected to interview.

Equal Opportunity Employer.