Trinity Metro is currently hiring Fixed Route Bus Operator Trainees. The successful candidate will represent Trinity Metro in a positive, customer friendly, respectful, honest and professional manner.
This position's responsibilities include:

• Report for duty promptly in proper uniform and physical condition.

• Properly operate bus over prescribed route, following time schedule.

• Provide information to passengers in a courteous, efficient manner; use proper etiquette to assist passengers with disabilities.

• Use correct safety procedures to operate lift, secure wheelchairs, and other assistive devices when assisting passengers with disabilities.

• Keep bus comfortable; operate bus smoothly and safely; conduct daily vehicle inspections to ensure safety.

• Collect proper fares and punch transfers.

• Prepare written reports on traffic accidents, bus incidents, road damage, etc.

• Operate a two-way radio system in accordance with established rules and regulations of Trinity Metro and Federal Communication Commission (FCC).

• Make announcements to passengers upon approaching prescribed destination.

PAY PROGRESSION
Training - $17.00
After Training- $18.50
Start of Second year - $20.00
Start of Third year - $22.00
Start of Fourth year - $26.92
*applicants that are hired with a CDL w/passenger endorsement will go to $20/hr after completion of training.
REQUIRED SKILLS
Valid driver’s license for at least three (3) years
No more than 1 moving violation within the last three (3) years
At least 18 years old
Pass written portion of CDL B permit with passenger endorsement by the second week of training.
Ability to pass complete motor vehicle, criminal, and drug and physical background checks
Bilingual a plus
EXPERIENCE
Retained a drivers license for last 3 years.