BUS OPERATOR Class Starting January 5, 2026

Lynx•Orlando, FL

50d•$24 - $33

About The Position

Bus Operators transport passengers by operating any type of passenger bus on regularly scheduled links (fixed routes), observing all state and municipal traffic laws, observing all safety rules strictly adhering to time schedules, and providing exceptional customer service. This position is considered safety-sensitive and is subject to drug and alcohol testing, including but not limited to pre-employment testing, post-accident testing and random testing, under Federal Transportation Administration (FTA) drug and alcohol regulations, and U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, 49 CFR Part 40 and Part 655.

Requirements

Skills in customer service.
Ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to meet the attendance requirements of the job.
Ability to learn routes.
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class A or B with a Passenger Endorsement and airbrakes.
Must pass a DOT drug test and DOT physical and maintain a Medical Examiner's Certificate with at least a one-year expiration date.
Ability to physically sit for extended periods of time.
Familiarity with and ability to use a computer and two-way radio.
Clean driving record.
Full-time: Ability to work days, nights, weekends, holidays, split shifts, split days off and any hours assigned.
Must be 21 years of age.
High School diploma or GED desired.

Responsibilities

Safely operates passenger buses.
Performs DOT pre-trip inspections.
Answers passenger questions courteously.
Provides exceptional customer service.
Learns and adheres to assigned driving routes.
Observes all state and municipal traffic laws.
Observes all safety rules.
Strictly adheres to time schedules.
Monitors fare and ticket collection.
Issues slips for fare refunds; issues and collects transfers.
Verifies that appropriate passes are being used.
Writes daily reports such as transfers collected, coach mileage, special fares and tickets collected, time cards for hours worked and completes memorandum cards.
Complete Bus Condition Reports.
Performs other duties of a similar nature as may be required.