Job Description

Posting number: 202300164

Department: Transit

Job classification: Bus Operator

Posting type: Open

Categories: Transit, Drivers

Summary

Summit Stage is seeking friendly and safety-minded bus drivers to join our team!

Applications are accepted on an on-going basis year-round. Applicants must be at least 21 years old and possess a Colorado Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with passenger endorsement OR be able to obtain one through our driver training program within two weeks of starting. Bus Operator pay starts at $31.52 per hour plus an excellent Summit County Government benefits package

Examples of duties

• Bus Operator for fixed-route public transit system and complementary para-transit
• Perform vehicle and equipment inspections per Summit Stage policy
• Answer questions about routes, services, and general area information
• Ensure passenger safety in the event of accident, vehicle break down, or other issue
• Prepare detailed written reports concerning incidents, safety issues, etc.
• Observe, document, and report operational safety issues to supervisory staff
• Other duties as assigned by supervisory staff when not assigned a driving shift. These duties may include, but are not limited to: cleaning of bus interiors and exteriors, dumping of trash out of transit vehicles, inspecting vehicles, bringing vehicles to the shop for repairs, and fueling of fleet vehicles
• Able to read, write, and understand written and verbal instruction
• Fluency in spoken and written English language required. Fluency in Spanish desirable.
• Detect and report improperly functioning mechanical systems on fleet vehicles

Qualifications

• Must be minimum 21 years of age and able to obtain a Colorado Class B CDL with passenger endorsement and no restrictions on air brakes
• Must have no prior DUI convictions in the past 7 years and acceptable MVR as determined by Management
• Must have driven a motor vehicle for at least three years
• Must have a friendly, customer service oriented personality
• Must be compliant with drug & alcohol testing requirements of 49 CFR Parts 40 & 655
• Must pass a medical examination as required by 49 CFR Part 391
• These requirements are not all inclusive and other requirements may have to be met as determined by Management

Supplemental information

To apply, please submit a Summit County Government application, resume, and cover letter online atwww.governmentjobs.com/careers/summitco or mail to Summit County Human Resources, PO Box 68, Breckenridge, CO 80424. For questions regarding the position, please reach out to the hiring team at SummitStageHiring@SummitCountyCo.gov

Applications accepted on an ongoing basis.