Motor Coach Operator / Bus Driver

The Ride Ann Arbor • Ann Arbor, MI

384d • $55,058 - $64,771

About The Position

The Motor Coach Operator / Bus Driver position at the Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority involves providing safe and efficient transportation services to passengers in the Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti areas. The role requires operating lift-equipped motor coaches along fixed routes, ensuring adherence to safety standards, and assisting passengers, particularly those with disabilities. This full-time position includes a training program and offers a competitive pay rate that increases upon successful completion of training.

Requirements

• Knowledge of vehicle operation gained through hands-on experience with larger commercial vehicles.
• Extensive knowledge of traffic rules and regulations.
• Experience driving in congested urban settings.
• Practical or academic education to handle assigned duties successfully.
• Preferred experience in operating commercial passenger vehicles.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to memorize and attend to detail.
• Skill in reading and interpreting documents.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform simple and intermediate math calculations.
• Multi-tasking ability and capability to interact with diverse personalities.
• Ability to work under stress and organize daily activities effectively.
• Mechanical aptitude.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in operating commercial passenger vehicles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate motor coaches and conduct pre-trip and in-service vehicle inspections.
• Request maintenance for AAATA vehicles when necessary.
• Assist passengers with disabilities during boarding and de-boarding.
• Collect fares and issue transfers to passengers.
• Announce streets and time points as required by the ADA.
• Provide information and directions to passengers.
• Maintain communication with the Operations Control Center and respond to instructions promptly.
• Adjust route and destination signs as needed.
• Follow procedures for handling emergencies and disruptive incidents.
• Complete post-trip vehicle inspection procedures and return vehicles to the garage.
• Keep vehicle exits and interiors clean and clear of refuse.
• Complete required forms such as Accident/Incident Reports and Vehicle Condition Cards.
• Provide in-service training for new operators on vehicle operation and safety procedures.

Benefits

• Competitive pay rate during training and after graduation.
• Full-time employment with potential for career advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed