Bus Operator (Full Time, Ogden)

About the role

Our bus operators are the face of UTA! Safety and excellent customer service are the top priority for this position and UTA is working diligently to identify and hire the best and brightest for this critical role. We will teach you everything you need to know about how to operate UTA passenger buses and keep customers and equipment safe.

Responsibilities

• Perform standard pre-trip/post-trip vehicle inspections
• Communicate information to the dispatch center, customers and supervisors
• Answer questions from customers and others
• Collect passenger fare
• Follow UTA guidelines, operating rules and procedures

Requirements

• Completion of UTA’s PAID Bus Operator Training/Certification Program, including passing all required exams
• One year in a customer service role with ability to solve problems and resolve customer inquiries
• At least 21 years of age
• Safe driver with a valid driver license and no more than 2 moving violations in the past 3 years
• No convictions for driving under the influence of alcohol or any drugs within the past 10 years
• Familiar with the Wasatch Front is preferred but not required
• Obtain and maintain a Department of Transportation (DOT) medical card (paid by UTA)
• Pass the written Class “B” CDL test, with Air Brakes and Passenger Endorsement tests prior to the start of the paid training program
• Communicate with supervisors and customers and maintain good interpersonal relations, both orally and over the radio
• Read and understand training materials, operating manuals and operating and safety rules directives
• Prepare legible written reports of incidents and accidents
• Operate any and all passenger buses safely
• Report for assigned shift on time
• Meet schedule demands, scheduled shifts, and scheduled departures
• Perform the physical requirements of the job to include regular walking, floor to waist lifting up to 50 lbs occasionally/carrying up to 15 lbs occasionally, reaching, pushing, pulling, kneeling, crouching, balancing, bending, and prolonged periods of sitting and standing

Qualifications

• Location: This position requires daily on-site reporting in Ogden. To be considered, applicants must reside within Utah, north of Kaysville.

Skills

• Customer service skills
• Vehicle operation and maintenance
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal relations

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life/AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending and Dependent Care accounts
• Onsite Health and Wellness Clinics for medical care at no cost to employees, spouses, domestic partners, and dependent children
• 14 days of accrued paid time off (9 personal days and 5 vacation days) for the first year of employment, and 19 days of accrued paid time off (9 personal days and 10 vacation days) after the first year of employment
• 10 paid holidays, additional floating holidays will be awarded with tenure at UTA
• Pension Plan with 5-year vesting schedule and 457 Contribution Plan, available for contributions after Operator training graduation and company matching
• Tuition reimbursement for higher education, available for any higher education degree (bachelor, master, or PHD)
• Training, development, and career advancement opportunities
• Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and child placement (after 12 months of employment)
• Free transit passes for employees, their spouses, and their dependent children
• Employee assistance program – includes counseling, legal services, financial planning, etc.
• Utah Transit Authority Well – a comprehensive wellness program designed to support employees and dependents in their health and wellness goals
• Free on-site fitness facilities and discounted membership to VASA Fitness and EoSFitness
• Discounted cell phone plans with T-Mobile
• Pet insurance plan options (tailored plan coverage based on pet’s health and needs)

Pay

$20.00/hr. training for up to 11 weeks. $25.75/hr. after training with guaranteed pay increases every six months for the next four years up to $30.00/hr.

Schedule

This job requires regular and predictable attendance.