Bus Operator

Palm Tran • Palm Beach County, FL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Palm Tran, Inc. is seeking professional Bus Operators with excellent customer service and communication skills. This position is responsible for performing skilled work operating all public transit vehicles on all scheduled routes and special services throughout Palm Beach County. Work involves operating diesel powered passenger buses over prescribed routes within set areas and maintaining records and logs, as may be required along with accurate passenger counts. Bus Operators have the responsibility for the safety of their passengers, the vehicle operated, and for completing the assigned route within the prescribed time schedule. Assigned schedules are based on bids and seniority. Employees in this position provide general information to passengers and/or general public, as requested. This is an “essential employee” position required to work during disaster or emergency declarations. This position is an Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) classification.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent certification/GED
• Valid Class E Driver’s License
• Ability to obtain a valid Florida Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A or B with Passenger (P) and endorsement within sixty (60) days of employment.
• Must include a copy of your current Valid Florida Driver’s license with application.

Nice To Haves

• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A or B with Passenger (P) endorsement OR CDL Learner's Permit with Passenger (P) endorsement.
• Recent experience (within the past five years) operating a transit bus, twenty-two (22) + passenger bus, or heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operating all public transit vehicles on all scheduled routes and special services throughout Palm Beach County.
• Operating diesel powered passenger buses over prescribed routes within set areas.
• Maintaining records and logs, as may be required.
• Accurate passenger counts.
• Ensuring the safety of passengers and the vehicle operated.
• Completing the assigned route within the prescribed time schedule.
• Providing general information to passengers and/or general public, as requested.
• Required to work during disaster or emergency declarations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED