Transit Bus Driver

Join our team as a Transit Bus Driver and help provide exceptional public transportation services to our community. This position requires a strong commitment to safety, customer service, and punctuality. As a Transit Bus Driver, you will operate transit vehicles to ensure passengers experience reliable and enjoyable travel.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Safely operate transit buses on established routes, adhering to traffic laws and safety regulations.
• Deliver excellent customer service, assisting passengers, including those with disabilities, and ensuring ADA compliance.
• Collect fares and verify passes accurately while maintaining required records.
• Monitor vehicle conditions and promptly report mechanical issues or incidents.
• Maintain a clean and orderly vehicle interior and report any vandalism or damage.
• Communicate effectively with dispatch, supervisors, and passengers regarding schedules, route changes, or emergencies.
• Respond appropriately to traffic or weather conditions to ensure passenger safety.
• Ability to safely operate a commercial motor vehicle and assist passengers with boarding, including those using wheelchairs or mobility aids.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact respectfully and effectively with a diverse range of passengers and coworkers.
• Commitment to teamwork, punctuality, and maintaining a strong attendance record.
• Knowledge of safety and operational procedures, with a willingness to stay current on required trainings (e.g., First Aid, CPR, defensive driving).
• Physical ability to perform duties such as lifting up to 80 pounds in emergencies, securing wheelchairs, and assisting passengers with carry-on items.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) to three (3) months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class C with passenger endorsement; air brake restriction lifted if required.
• Clean driving record demonstrating adherence to traffic laws and safe vehicle operation.
• Ability to pass a DOT/FTA pre-employment drug test, background check, and physical evaluation.
• Strong knowledge of local geographic service areas is a plus.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

The Transit Bus Driver has an hourly wage of $17.80.

A comprehensive benefit package is also offered, which includes:

• Medical, Dental, Basic Life/AD&D and Long-Term Disability coverages offered at zero cost to the employee, with dependent coverage offered at the employee’s cost.
• Missouri Local Government Employee Retirement System (LAGERS) which is fully funded by the City (no cost to employee) with vesting after 5 years.
• Voluntary participation in Vision, Cafeteria Plan IRS Section 125, Deferred Compensation 457(b) Plans, Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Supplemental Life, Accident, Cancer coverage, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Generous paid time off (PTO) program in which new employees receive eight hours of PTO per pay period.

TO APPLY

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter detailing their qualifications and relevant experience to Human Resources or delivered in-person to City Hall. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment or post-offer testing, including but not limited to, drug and alcohol screening, thorough background investigation, credit check and medical examination.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.80 per hour

Ability to Commute:

• West Plains, MO 65775 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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