Bus Operator (2027-2 Eligibility List)
About The Position
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) is seeking customer service-focused drivers interested in public transportation for the Bus Operator position. This role offers career advancement, generous benefits, and pension plans. VTA provides training for those without a commercial license, starting with a 10-week paid Bus Operator Trainee program, after which successful trainees are promoted to Bus Operator. This recruitment is for the 2027 eligibility list. VTA's bus transportation system operates 74 routes across approximately 346 square miles of Santa Clara County, utilizing a fleet of 441 buses, including hybrid, articulated, diesel, electric, and smaller community buses, managed across three divisions. Over 900 operators provide millions of miles of service annually to nearly 100,000 weekday riders. The role involves operating a motor coach safely on a fixed route, picking up and dropping off passengers, collecting fares, assisting passengers, operating the wheelchair lift, announcing stops, maintaining order, and preparing reports.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license at the time of appointment
- Ability to obtain and maintain a valid California Class B license
- Driving record with no more than three (3) moving violations within the last three (3) years
- Must be eighteen (18) years of age at the time of application
- Good attendance record at school and/or previous job
- Ability to learn to operate a motor coach in a safe manner
- Ability to learn to operate a two-way radio
- Ability to read maps
- Ability to follow a schedule
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions given in English
- Ability to prepare accident, incident, and other reports in English
- Ability to maintain simple records
- Ability to deal courteously and effectively with the public
- Ability to perform simple arithmetic
Nice To Haves
- Customer service-focused
- Friendly
- Punctual
- Prioritizes safety above all else
Responsibilities
- Operates a motor coach safely and in accordance with a designated schedule
- Picks up and drops off passengers at designated bus stops
- Collects fares and sells day passes
- Aids passengers in boarding or departing the motor coach as needed
- Operates the wheelchair lift when necessary and secures passengers' wheelchairs
- Calls out stops and provides information to passengers
- Maintains order on the motor coach
- Operates a two-way radio
- Prepares accident and incident reports
- Keeps records
- Performs related work as required
Benefits
- Career advancement opportunities
- Generous benefits
- Pension plans
- Paid training program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
