Operator I, Transit (Bus Operator, $24.00 per hour)

About the role

The City of Fort Collins is seeking a Bus Operator to join the Transfort team. This position offers competitive pay starting at $24.00 per hour and includes comprehensive benefits.

Responsibilities

• Provides reliable, safe, and consistent public transportation service.
• Reports for work by start time and fits to perform job duties.
• Keeps all required licenses and certifications current and in possession while driving.
• Operates buses and other vehicles in accordance with Federal, State and local regulations.
• Operates a variety of wheelchair lifts, securement devices, bike racks and other safety-related equipment.
• Makes quick and safe decisions based on traffic and unexpected obstacles; practices defensive driving.
• Handles emergency and occasionally stressful situations appropriately.
• Performs required vehicle inspections and reports any defects appropriately.
• Complies with all traffic regulations and reports delays or accidents.
• Uses sound professional judgment in accordance with City of FC and Transfort Vision, Mission and Values.
• Operates different types of buses and other City vehicles in a wide variety of traffic, road and weather conditions.
• Operates a two-way radio and mobile data terminal to communicate with other drivers, dispatchers and supervisors.
• Treats all customers respectfully, providing information and answers to any questions.

Requirements

• Possesses knowledge of basic math skills.
• Possesses knowledge of city streets and surrounding areas.
• Possesses basic vehicle and equipment maintenance knowledge.
• Communicates policies and procedures, as well as routes and schedules to passengers.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s License with ability to obtain Commercial Driver’s License with passenger endorsement and no air brake restriction.
• Ability to pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination by obtaining a DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate for a minimum of a 2-year qualifying period and continue to maintain a current DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate thereafter.

Skills

• Knowledge of city streets and surrounding areas.
• Basic vehicle and equipment maintenance knowledge.
• Ability to communicate policies and procedures, as well as routes and schedules to passengers.

Benefits

Access to medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family, along with paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, life insurance, and more.

Pay

$24.00/hour, salaries are paid biweekly.

Schedule

Variable hours based on availability and operational needs.