Transit Operator

About the role

Join our Transportation team as a Transit Operator! In this role, you will operate trolleys, buses, and minivans, providing our community with safe and reliable transportation. Each day, you’ll connect people to places—whether it’s work, school, or daily errands—with care and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Operate trolleys, buses, and minivans, accommodating passengers with disabilities and adhering to ADA requirements and federal regulations.
• Perform regular safety checks and minor maintenance on vehicles, documenting any defects.
• Drive designated routes according to schedule, prioritizing defensive driving techniques.
• Ensure day-to-day operations comply with Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulations, state, and city policies.
• Maintain high levels of customer service and communicate effectively with dispatchers and other drivers.
• Accurately record passenger, fuel, and mileage data.
• Participate in ongoing training to enhance skills and knowledge.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• One year of experience operating passenger transportation vehicles is a plus.

Qualifications

• Understand transit operations, basic vehicle maintenance needs, and standard safety practices.
• Communicate clearly, interact well with passengers and community members, and can respond calmly and effectively in a variety of situations.
• Comfortable operating transit vehicles and technology and can assist all passengers—including passengers who need additional assistance and unescorted children—in a variety of situations and weather conditions.

Skills

• Customer service skills.
• ADA compliance knowledge.
• Vehicle operation and maintenance skills.
• Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Able to accrue ample personal time off (PTO) and 11 paid holidays.
• Flexible scheduling and work-life balance.
• 401(a) retirement plan and optional deferred compensation plan.
• Basic life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) coverage.
• Long-term disability coverage.
• Paid Family and Medical Leave (FMLA).
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Free access to the Durango Community Recreation Center and Chapman Hill Ice Rink & Ski Area.
• Holistic Employee Wellness Program, addressing physical, mental, financial, and professional well-being.
• Free transit pass and family member discounts.
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Pay

The pay for this position is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The Transit Operator role operates seven days a week, offering both morning and evening shifts.