Full Time Bus Operator

Town of Vail•Vail, CO

11d•$31

About The Position

The Town of Vail, Colorado, is looking for enthusiastic and dependable full-time, year-round bus operators to join our Transportation Department! Operators will operate a public transportation bus requiring a commercial driver’s license. They are responsible for pick-ups, transports, and drop-offs of passengers on a prescribed route, on time and in accordance with local, state, and federal standards. They must provide guests with schedule/route information and the most effective alternatives to reach their desired destinations. They will also assist disabled guests on and off the bus, practice safe defensive driving techniques, and report all accidents, damage, or incidents of vandalism. Operators may be assigned to the bus wash as needed.

Requirements

Acceptable driving record
Must pass all CDL requirements including medical screening, drug testing, and licensing requirements

Nice To Haves

Previous driver training preferred

Responsibilities

Operate a public transit bus requiring a commercial driver’s license (CDL)
Provide safe, timely, and friendly transportation on designated routes
Assist passengers, including those with disabilities, with boarding and exiting
Share schedule and route information, offering alternative options when needed
Use safe, defensive driving techniques to ensure passenger and pedestrian safety
Report any accidents, damage, or vandalism as required
Support bus maintenance by assisting with bus washing as needed
Conduct yourself as a professional representative of the Town of Vail, exercising sound judgment and providing excellent service to all internal and external customers
Serve the community by adhering to Town of Vail core values
Stay up to date with and strictly comply with Federal and Colorado traffic laws and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations
Maintain safe driving practices, considering speed, weather conditions, and surrounding traffic
Perform pre-trip vehicle inspections, checking for mechanical issues and testing all operating/safety devices before each shift
Complete accident and incident reports accurately and in a timely manner
Record passenger counts and submit bus maintenance defect reports as necessary
Ensure buses are stocked with maps and schedules for passengers
Comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by providing accessibility for disabled passengers, operating lifts properly, and securing passengers safely
Follow environmentally friendly practices and all Town of Vail safety and health policies
Assist in training new bus operators on routes and procedures
Perform all other job-related duties as assigned