POSITION TITLE : Operator I, Transit (Bus Operator, 20 hours / part-time, $ per hour) (Part-Time Regular) (Classified)

REQUISITION # : req7483

DEPARTMENT : Transfort / Parking Services

LOCATION : TRANSFORT BUS FACILITIES

BENEFIT CATEGORY : Classified (Non-CBU)

EMPLOYMENT TYPE : Part-Time Regular

ANNUAL SALARY RANGE : $21, - 32,, salaries are paid biweekly ($

SELECTION PROCESS : Application deadline is : Ongoing

You will receive an email acknowledgment when you have successfully submitted an application. Your completed application will be forwarded to the hiring manager.

You will be notified if you are selected for further testing or interviews. Please keep your contact information up-to-date.

The status of your application will be updated in your applicant profile. Post-offer background check, motor vehicle report, Post Offer Employment Testing (POET), and drug test required within two calendar days (48 hours) of offer .

Why Work For the City of Fort Collins?

• Medical, dental, vision (for self, spouse, domestic partner, children) eligible on the 1st of the month following date of hire
• Paid vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional one-time bank of 40 PTO hours for new, full-time, Classified and Unclassified Management hires
• Retirement company contributions after 6 month probation period and immediate vesting
• Flexible spending : Medical expenses FSA, dependent FSA or both
• Employee Assistance Program : counseling, legal, financial assistance
• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• Wellness program, workout facilities
• Learning and development opportunities at all levels in the organization with opportunities for career mobility
• Collaborative work environment

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Job Summary

Have you considered working for an organization that offers amazing benefits and culture? Have you also considered getting your CDL and would like to get paid while you obtain it?

Or do you already have a CDL and are looking to serve our community? The City of Fort Collins is looking for Bus Operators to join our city's transit system, Transfort! We offer paid training and starting pay of $ an hour.

We also offer a new hire retention incentive : $250 after your first three months, an additional $250 after completing six months of work, and $1,000 after one year of employment.

That's a total of $1,500! This position offers many benefits like medical, dental, vision (for self, spouse and children) paid vacation and holidays, sick leave, life insurance, and many more!

This position is a part time benefited position of a guaranteed 20 hours per week with the option to work more hours if that is something you are interested in!

Are you looking to serve our community and help reduce the City's carbon footprint? Are you looking to work with a collaborative, inclusive, and rewarding organization? Apply now!

Note to Applicants : The next Transfort Bus Operator training class is scheduled to begin on June 24, 2024.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive.

• Provides reliable, safe, and consistent public transportation service.
• Reports for work by start time and fit to perform job duties.
• Keeps all required licenses and certifications current and in possession while driving.
• Operates buses and other vehicles in accordance with Federal, State and local regulations.
• Operates a variety of wheelchair lifts, securement devices, bike racks and other safety-related equipment.
• Makes quick and safe decisions based on traffic and unexpected obstacles; practices defensive driving.
• Handles emergency and occasionally stressful situations appropriately.
• Performs required vehicle inspections and reports any defects appropriately.
• Complies with all traffic regulations and reports delays or accidents.
• Uses sound professional judgment in accordance with City of FC and Transfort Vision, Mission and Values.
• Operates different types of buses and other City vehicles in a wide variety of traffic, road and weather conditions.
• Operates a two-way radio and mobile data terminal to communicate with other drivers, dispatchers and supervisors.
• Treats all customers respectfully, providing information and answers to any questions.
• Collects tickets, bus passes, or cash fares and makes transfers.

Management Responsibilities

City Competencies

• Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds.
• Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends.
• A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers, and to create experiences and deliver services that exceed their expectations.
• A desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Possesses knowledge of basic math skills.
• Possesses knowledge of city streets and surrounding areas.
• Possesses basic vehicle and equipment maintenance knowledge.
• Ability to communicates policies and procedures, as well as routes and schedules to passengers.

Required Qualifications

Minimum Preferred High School Diploma or GED High school diploma or GED

Experience Requirements

3-5 years driving experience. Must be at least 21 years old and have a good driving record.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task.

We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background.

The City may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications.

If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

Certifications / Licenses / Specialized Training

Valid Driver’s License with ability to obtain Commercial Driver’s License with passenger endorsement and no air brake restriction.

Ability to pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination by obtaining a DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate for a minimum of a 2-year qualifying period and continue to maintain a current DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate thereafter.

Last updated : 2024-05-22