Full Time Bus Operator
About The Position
The Town of Vail, Colorado, is looking for enthusiastic and dependable full-time, year-round bus operators to join their Transportation Department. Operators will be responsible for operating a public transportation bus, requiring a commercial driver’s license (CDL). Key duties include picking up, transporting, and dropping off passengers on prescribed routes, ensuring timeliness and adherence to local, state, and federal standards. Operators must provide guests with schedule and route information, assist disabled guests with boarding and exiting, practice safe defensive driving techniques, and report all accidents, damage, or incidents of vandalism. Additionally, operators may be assigned to assist with bus washing as needed.
Requirements
- Currently hold a CDL BP2 (to be eligible for the bonus)
- 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
Benefits
- Competitive benefits and compensation package
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Employer paid life and disability retirement plans
- Generous vacation benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Professional development opportunities
- Lifestyle benefits that range tennis pass, golf pass and other ski pass/wellness benefits
- $600 CDL BP2 Sign-On Bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
