Operator

About the role

We are currently on the lookout for an experienced Bus Driver to join our elite team in San Jose, CA. As a key member, you will be entrusted with ensuring safe and comfortable transportation for our passengers, while upholding the highest standards of professionalism and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Safety-Focused Operations: Execute flawless operations by meticulously following designated routes and schedules, while adhering to stringent safety protocols and traffic regulations.
• Passenger Care: Exhibit exceptional care and assistance towards passengers, ensuring smooth boarding, comfortable rides, and timely disembarkation for all.
• Vehicle Vigilance: Champion vehicle safety through comprehensive pre-trip and post-trip inspections, promptly reporting any maintenance issues, and maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and safety equipment readiness.
• Adherence to Protocols: Uphold company policies and procedures rigorously, encompassing seat belt enforcement, emergency response preparedness, and compliance with regulatory mandates.
• Other duties as required

Qualifications

• 21 years or older
• Class C License required, minimum 3 years
• Minimum 3 years of driving experience (personal or professional)
• Excellent communication & customer service skills
• Must be able to work shifts or flexible work schedules as needed

Physical Requirements

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

Benefits

• Vacation: 1 week ( 40 hours) paid vacation after 1 full year of service
• 2 weeks (80 hours) paid vacation after 2 full years of service
• 3 weeks (120 hours) paid vacation after 5 full years of service
• 4 weeks (160 hours) paid vacation after 20 full years of service
• Paid Sick Leave: 5 days accrued per year of employment
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits available following 60 days of employment
• All Benefits are subject to Union Collective Bargaining Agreement

Pay

• Starting pay: $28.35/hour with progression to $35.28 at 16+ years.
• Beginning July 1, 2026 starting pay: $29.77/hour with progression to $37.04 at 16+ years.

Schedule

• Subject to a DOT drug testing and physical if applicable.
• DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including cannabis, for any reason.

Transdev

• Cities, counties, airports, companies, and universities across the U.S. contract with Transdev to operate their transportation systems, maintain their vehicle and fleets, and deliver on mobility solutions.
• Transdev U.S. employs a team of 32,000 across 400 locations while maintaining more than 17,000 vehicles.
• Part of a global company, Transdev is a leader in mobility with operations in 19 countries, proudly operated by 110,000 team members from around the world.
• As an operator and global integrator of mobility, we are driven by our purpose. Transdev – the mobility company – empowers the freedom to move every day thanks to safe, reliable, and innovative solutions that serve the common good.

Equal Employment Opportunity

• Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants.
• Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status.

Drug-free Workplace

• Transdev maintains a drug-free workplace. Applicants must: Be eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future (if based in the U.S.). Successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen.

About Transdev

• Transdev U.S. employs a team of 32,000 across 400 locations while maintaining more than 17,000 vehicles.
• Part of a global company, Transdev is a leader in mobility with operations in 19 countries, proudly operated by 110,000 team members from around the world.
• As an operator and global integrator of mobility, we are driven by our purpose. Transdev – the mobility company – empowers the freedom to move every day thanks to safe, reliable, and innovative solutions that serve the common good.

Contact Information

• For more information, visit www.TransdevNA.com or watch an overview video at https://youtu.be/ilO5cv0G4mQ.