Transit Bus Driver (Full-time & Part-time)

About the Role

The City of Casper is hiring a full time and a part time Bus Driver to safely transport passengers and provide friendly, dependable public transit service to our community. This is more than just a driving job — it's a chance to serve your neighbors, stay active, and work with a team that keeps Casper moving.

What You'll Do

• Drive city buses on established routes
• Assist passengers, including wheelchair users, with safe boarding
• Keep your bus clean, safe, and running smoothly
• Provide outstanding customer service
• Follow all traffic laws and city procedures

What You'll Need

• Be at least 21 years old
• Valid Wyoming CDL
• Ability to obtain one with passenger endorsement in 6 months
• Ability to pass a DOT physical
• One year of bus driving experience preferred
• A positive attitude and strong sense of safety

Typical Class Essential Duties

• Operates all types of buses assigned for the purpose of transporting passengers
• Safely boards and discharges passengers, including operating a wheelchair lift
• Memorizes routes, transfer points, and fare structures
• Adheres to time schedules and routes
• Receives and verifies payments; may handle cash
• Follows internal procedures for accurate accountability with cash handling tasks
• Conducts routine pre/post safety inspections of bus to ensure the proper condition and appearance of bus and equipment
• Reports to supervisor when routine and non-routine maintenance is needed
• Performs routine cleaning tasks, including sweeping, emptying trash, and cleaning interior windows, on bus(es)
• Maintains basic records of passenger counts and daily fares received
• Provides general customer service and communicates with the public regarding fees, policies, rules, schedules, routes, transfer points, and general information about transit operations
• Represents the City of Casper by responding to the public, citizens, its employees, and others in a prompt, professional, and courteous manner while continuously maintaining a positive customer service demeanor
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level

Knowledge, Abilities & Skills

Knowledge (position requirements at entry):

• Customer service principles
• Defensive driving techniques
• Radio communication systems
• Applicable Federal, State, and local traffic laws and regulations
• Department of Transportation (DOT) rules and regulations
• Current transit operating policies, directives, and procedures, including emergency response
• Federal Transportation Administration (FTA) rules and regulations regarding safety sensitive positions, including pre-employment and random drug/alcohol testing
• City geography including street names, number systems, directional orientation, and major landmarks
• Standard safety practices and procedures

Abilities (position requirements at entry):

• Work a variety of shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Maintain punctual and regular attendance to provide dependable service to the public
• Provide exceptional customer service by attending to the needs of a diverse customer base in a sensitive manner
• Operate voice radio equipment
• Comply with Federal and Wyoming traffic laws
• Comply with transit operating policies, directives, and procedures
• Safely operate all models and sizes of transit buses
• Remain calm and drive safely regardless of passenger, traffic, and weather challenges
• Assist in loading and unloading passengers and operate and/or utilize all standard safety equipment installed in transit passenger vehicles, including: safety harnesses, restraints, and wheelchair lifts
• Report hazardous or dangerous conditions along bus route and at passenger boarding areas
• Identify different amounts and denomination of money
• Maintain confidentiality
• Routinely practice the City of Casper core values
• Exercise reasonable judgement in decision making
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Maintain a neat and professional appearance
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing, including following instructions and direction
• Follow all City safety procedures and report all accidents/incidents immediately to supervisor

Skills (position requirements at entry):

• Driving transit buses safely, including in inclement weather
• Basic math
• Preparing clear and concise reports
• Providing customer service
• Addressing unruly passengers
• Operating in a courteous, knowledgeable, and tactful manner with staff and the general public
• Oral and written communication, are sufficient to exchange or convey effective information

Training, Experience & Certifications

Training and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) preferred. Must be at least 21 years of age. A minimum of one year of experience driving a bus is preferred.

Licensing and Certification Requirements:

• Possession of a valid Wyoming Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• Ability to obtain a passenger endorsement within six (6) months of hire
• Ability to pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination by obtaining a DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate for a minimum of a one (1) year qualifying period and then maintain certificate thereafter

Pay & Schedule

• Hourly wage range: $22.49 - $30.36
• Full-time or part-time positions available
• Flexible schedules
• Work a variety of shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays