Bus Driver

City of Appleton•Appleton, WI

67d•Onsite

About The Position

Valley Transit is seeking a customer-focused Bus Driver to operate city buses, ensuring people can get where they need to go. This role is crucial for positively impacting the Fox Cities community by connecting people with their families, friends, workplaces, and communities. The position involves the day-to-day operation of a city bus, including safety inspections, transporting riders, fare collection, and daily record keeping. Drivers will work in an engaging and inclusive team environment that supports each other, utilizing state-of-the-art equipment.

Requirements

Considerable experience in the operation of buses and related equipment supplemented by experience working with the general public or any equivalent combination of experience and training.
Considerable knowledge of defensive driving techniques.
Knowledge in the basic mechanical operation of buses and other vehicular equipment.
Knowledge in the use and operation of radio communications systems.
Ability to drive a bus safely and on schedule in all weather conditions.
Ability to understand street maps and directions.
Ability to make independent decisions and exercise sound judgment in stressful or emergency situations.
Ability to maintain effective relationships with other employees and the public and to deal with the public in a courteous and tactful manner.
Ability to effectively serve passengers and follow ADA service requirements in a safe manner.
Reliability in attendance and promptness in reporting to work.
Ability to comply with the City Drug and Alcohol Policy and pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.
Possess and maintain a valid Wisconsin Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with the P endorsement and a Federal Medical Card.

Nice To Haves

Flexibility and awareness of the demands of the job.

Responsibilities

Drives city buses; boards and discharges passengers, including those who may need mobility assistance, at designated bus stops.
Collects fares from passengers.
Answers questions and gives directions.
Performs routine safety inspections prior to taking bus onto public roadway and at end of shift.
Maintains effective radio communications while on route to ensure safe and timely arrivals and departures and transfers.
Records ridership information and logs daily fare accumulation.
Checks bulletin board, daily assignment board, and is up to date on route information, schedule changes, detour information, weather conditions, etc.
Maintains regular punctual and predictable attendance, works overtime and extra hours as outlined in schedule descriptions.
Distributes printed informational materials to passengers.
Monitors and maintains the interior and exterior condition of the vehicle.