CDL Bus Operator

About the role

Transit Bus Drivers are frontline representatives of Central Transportation, the fixed-route public transit system serving the Stevens Point area. In this role, drivers operate transit system vehicles under supervision, transporting passengers along designated scheduled routes or on-demand services. Drivers are responsible for adhering to all driving and vehicle safety regulations while ensuring the safe, reliable, and professional operation of transit buses. In addition to safe vehicle operation, drivers provide courteous, responsive, and friendly customer service to passengers.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a transit vehicle to transport passengers.
• Safely navigate the vehicle through traffic along assigned routes, under various environmental conditions, in accordance with traffic laws and departmental regulations.
• Maintain records, logs, and prepare reports.
• Perform basic operational maintenance.
• Advises supervisor and mechanic of necessary repairs.
• Cleans the interior and washes the exteriors of the vehicle daily.
• Operate a two-way radio to maintain contact with dispatcher.
• Make daily and periodic checks of vehicles to maintain safe operating conditions.
• Responds to passenger inquiries, ensures orderliness on vehicles, and demonstrates authority and discretion in maintaining passenger safety.
• Counts passengers, accounts for and turn in collected fares daily.
• Operates a two-way radio to maintain contact with dispatcher.
• Completes accident, incident, and injury reports.
• Assists passengers to and from vehicle.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, bend, lift, and pull heavy objects for routine and emergency tasks.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum age requirement of 21 years and a safe driving record.
• Possess a valid State of Wisconsin Class "B" Commercial Driver’s License or a valid State of Wisconsin Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) with the following three endorsements: KNOWLEDGE, PASSENGER and AIR BRAKES.
• Paid training is provided for candidates with CLPs to help obtain their license.
• Must successfully pass all job-related tests, including a pre-employment physical exam.

Skills

• Proficient knowledge of Wisconsin Traffic Laws.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle safely and responsibly.
• Capacity to interact appropriately and courteously with patrons, ensuring effective passenger and public relations.
• Skill in identifying and reporting vehicle mechanical defects.
• Capability to adhere to established routes and schedules.
• Flexibility to work irregular hours, split shifts, weekends, and overtime as needed.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in reading maps and schedules.
• Aptitude for completing routine reports and records.
• Capability to oversee fare collection and the use of passes or transfers.

Benefits

Benefits include:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Income Continuation Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Funeral Leave
• Post Employment Health Plan
• Deferred Compensation
• Wisconsin Retirement Fund
• Wellness Program
• Clothing Allowance
• Paid CDL Training

Pay

$28.50 hourly

Schedule

Full-Time