Winter CDL Trainee Transit Driver – Paid Training

Steamboat Springs, CO; Steamboat Springs (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee housing

Regional shift premium

End of season bonus

Job summary

The City of Steamboat Springs is hiring a Recruit Trainee Transit Driver for the winter season. Trainees will learn to operate a Steamboat Springs Transit bus on fixed routes, with paid CDL training and progression to seasonal driver roles.

The program includes housing and shift bonuses, with a December start and a mid-April end. The position requires a high school diploma, strong communication, safety awareness, and the ability to work long hours in varying weather.

Qualifications

• Graduation from High School or equivalent.
• Becomes knowledgeable of the bus schedule and area; answer inquiries courteously.
• Must pass pre-employment Drug and Alcohol Screen and hold a Colorado CDL with appropriate endorsements.

Responsibilities

• Learn to operate a SST bus on designated fixed routes in a safe, professional manner.
• Provide dependable, friendly transportation for residents and guests.
• Inspect vehicle; fuel, service, and clean the transit coach daily.
• Enforce safety rules and maintain passenger counts and records.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Stamina for long hours

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

The City of Steamboat Springs is hiring a Recruit Trainee Transit Driver for the winter season. Trainees will learn to operate a Steamboat Springs Transit bus on fixed routes, with paid CDL training and progression to seasonal driver roles.

The program includes housing and shift bonuses, with a December start and a mid-April end. The position requires a high school diploma, strong communication, safety awareness, and the ability to work long hours in varying weather.