What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bus Driver Full-Time position at Kansas City Area Transportation Authority?
Salary : $46,217.60 - $51,563.20 Annually
Location : Kalamazoo, MI
Job Type : Full-time
Job Number : 25-002
Department : Operations
Opening Date : 01 / 13 / 2025
Closing Date : 3 / 31 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern
Description / Distinguishing Features
Operates a Metro passenger bus following a designated schedule and route. Responsible for detecting malfunctioning equipment and reporting it, counting passengers carried, and fares collected. Work is reviewed through the safe and satisfactory operation of the vehicle and is performed on a shift basis.
Examples of Duties
- Checks lights, brakes, steering, tires, radiator, and oil level prior to leaving garage;
- Drives Metro bus on a number of assigned or special routes, picking up and discharging passengers at designated locations according to schedule;
- Collects fares, transfers, or tickets from each passenger; issues transfers;
- Obtains necessary repairs and maintenance work for vehicles;
- Makes required reports of passengers transported daily and any unusual happenings;
- Reports all accidents involving bus or passengers transported daily and any unusual happenings;
- Reports all accidents involving bus or passengers immediately to Public Safety department;
- Keeps bus clean and in orderly condition;
- Complies with all laws and regulations concerning the operation of the vehicle including safety precautions and posted speed limits.
Essential Qualifications
Acceptable Training and Experience
EEO Employer
The benefits for this position are negotiated between the Central County Transit Authority and the Amalgamated Transit Unit (ATU).
For a summary of benefits in ATU positions, please visit our website : https : / / www.kmetro.com / sites / default / files / public / atu_benefits_summary_2021_1.pdf
Please note : these benefits are subject to change.
Salary : $46,218 - $51,563
