Fixed Route Bus Driver

We are looking for an experienced Bus Driver to join our team in Vallejo, CA. This is a union position subject to the ATU Local 192 Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Pay

Starting pay: $25.47/hour with progression to $33.03/hour after 24 months.

• 2–5 years of qualifying experience: Starting rate $27.59/hour
• 5+ years of qualifying experience: Starting rate $28.98/hour

Benefits

• Vacation: up to 12 days per year
• Paid Sick Leave: 8 hours monthly (full-time), 5 hours monthly (part-time)
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 90 calendar days (full-time employees)
• Life insurance
• 401k retirement benefits
• Company holidays

Benefits may vary depending on location policy.

Responsibilities

• Execute safe and efficient bus operations by following designated routes and schedules while adhering to safety protocols and traffic regulations.
• Provide exceptional passenger care, ensuring smooth boarding, comfortable rides, and timely disembarkation.
• Perform comprehensive pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections, report maintenance issues, and maintain cleanliness and safety equipment readiness.
• Uphold company policies, including seat belt enforcement, emergency response preparedness, and compliance with regulatory mandates.
• Other duties as required.

Requirements

• Valid Class B CDL with Air Brake and Passenger endorsements.
• 21 years or older.
• Minimum 3 years of driving experience (personal or professional).
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work shifts or flexible schedules as needed.
• Subject to DOT drug testing and physical, if applicable. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 prohibits the use of Schedule I drugs, including cannabis, for any reason.
• Eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work outside in varying temperature, weather, and humidity conditions (100% of the job is performed outside).
• Ability to work alone and in remote locations.
• Sit for extended periods (up to 6–8 hours per day).
• Frequently walk for long distances on sloped, slippery, or uneven surfaces.
• Push and pull objects up to 200 pounds occasionally throughout the workday.
• Lift material weighing up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance.
• Occasionally bend, kneel, or crouch to access files or equipment stored at ground level.
• Withstand heavy traffic areas, exposure to dust, vehicle fumes, and noise.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Transdev complies with federal and state disability laws.

About Transdev

Transdev partners with cities, counties, airports, companies, and universities across the U.S. to operate transportation systems, maintain vehicles and fleets, and deliver mobility solutions. In the U.S., Transdev employs 32,000 team members across 400 locations and maintains over 17,000 vehicles. Globally, Transdev operates in 19 countries with 110,000 team members. As a leader in mobility, Transdev empowers the freedom to move every day through safe, reliable, and innovative solutions that serve the common good.