Aviation Bus Operator (Bus Operator)

Several full-time positions available with the Aviation Department, Bus Operations Division, located at 400 Panama City Ave.
Salary Range: $18.37 - $28.01/hour
Normal Work Days/Hours: Rotating shifts, work varies.
Application Deadline Date: March 24, 2025

• Transports passengers between the terminals and parking facilities at the airport observing all operating and safety procedures.
• Responds to customer inquiries in a concise and courteous fashion.
• Assists passengers who need assistance in entering and exiting the vehicles.
• Fuels assigned vehicle as needed and maintains fuel records.
• Cleans interiors and exteriors of vehicles in preparation for passenger service.
• Assists elderly or handicapped passengers to board or debark from assigned vehicle.
• May be required to enter restricted areas to provide transportation between planes and terminals
• Performs safety checks around the bus.

REQUIRES high school graduation and 6 months experience driving multi-passenger motorized vehicles with a capacity of 15 passengers or more; OR an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Must posses a valid Class B CDL. Will be required to obtain passenger endorsement and airbrake qualification within first 30 days of employment. Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and post-offer physical examination as prescribed by the City. Preference will be given to those that have a passenger endorsement and airbrake experience.

URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.

In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City’s Applicant Tracking System.

Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained.

Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.

If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.

The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The City is committed to providing a workplace environment for its employees and citizens free from discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information, please see our EEO Policy

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If claiming military veterans' preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or a DD-256 (for reservists). To claim veterans’ points you must have served 180 days of regular active duty service and be discharged or released under honorable conditions during peacetimes or 90 days of active duty service, one (1) day during “wartime” and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions. (DOD) 38 U.S. Code § 4211).