Bus Operator
NATURE OF WORK
Palm Tran, Inc. is seeking professional Bus Operators with excellent customer service and communication skills. This position is responsible for performing skilled work operating all public transit vehicles on all scheduled routes and special services throughout Palm Beach County. Work involves operating diesel powered passenger buses over prescribed routes within set areas and maintaining records and logs, as may be required along with accurate passenger counts. Bus Operators have the responsibility for the safety of their passengers, the vehicle operated, and for completing the assigned route within the prescribed time schedule. Assigned schedules are based on bids and seniority. Employees in this position provide general information to passengers and/or general public, as requested.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent certification/GED
- Valid Class E Driver’s License
- Recent experience (within the past five years) operating a transit bus, twenty-two (22) + passenger bus, or heavy equipment (must specify on application)
PREFERENCES
- Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A or B with Passenger (P) endorsement OR CDL Learner's Permit with Passenger (P) endorsement
Benefits
Palm Tran offers a complete benefits package to eligible employees including:
- Healthcare, Dental Coverage
- Over-age Dependent Coverage, Dental Insurance, Vision Care Coverage
- Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, Spousal & Dependent Life Coverage
- Short Term & Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account (FSA)/Dependent Care Account
- Credit Union, Legal Plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Palm Tran - ATU Pension Plan
- Holidays, Sick & Vacation Leave, Deferred Compensation, Employee Discounts
Application Instructions
01 Do you possess a valid FL Driver's License? YES NO
02 Do you have a U.S. High School Diploma or an equivalent certification (GED)? YES NO
03 Do you have 5 years of work experience? YES NO
04 Do you currently possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL)? Y N
05 "Do you currently possess a valid P endorsement on your driver’s license?" YES NO
06 As an employee performing safety-sensitive duties-such as operating a vehicle, dispatching, maintaining equipment, or any other role covered under FTA safety-sensitive regulations-have you ever refused to take a required drug or alcohol test? YES NO