Bus Operator

Benefits

• Join a company committed to making a positive impact in the community
• Receive a competitive salary
• Enjoy comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement eligible medical, prescription, health reimbursement account (HRA) subsidy, wellness and life insurance benefits
• Take advantage of 10 paid holidays annually - plus a floating holiday to celebrate your birthday
• Access supplemental benefits through Unum, including off-the-job accident, critical illness, short-term disability, whole life, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Participate in our wellness program, which includes free health screenings
• Use our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support and resources
• Bi-State Development is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, tuition reimbursement and student loan payment 401k match programs
• Get exclusive gym discounts at Club Fitness, The Edge Fitness Clubs, and OneLife Fitness at Ballpark Village
• Work out anytime at one of our nine onsite gyms, available 24/7
• Enjoy free MetroLink and MetroBus access
• Save with discounted cell phone plans
• Receive a tool and uniform allowance

Let us support your well-being and professional growth while making a difference!

Job Summary

Class A or B CDL with Passenger Endorsement and no Air Brake Restriction Required

Metro Transit is searching for Full Time Bus Operators to join our team! If you’re interested in a fulfilling career, love people and enjoy using your skills to make a difference in our community, then this opportunity may be for you.

Metro Bus Operators do far more than simply drive customers to their destinations; they take the ride with them, from greeting to goodbye. Our Operators connect with customers every day to assure they feel safe and welcome. If you have a talent for connecting with people, a passion for our region and want a career you can take pride in—climb in the driver’s seat as a Metro Bus Operator, and take your future to new and exciting places.

$23.60/hr minimum starting pay, uniform allowance

Availability to work a maximum of 28 hours per week.

Plus enjoy a full range of benefits, including medical/dental/vision coverage, paid time off, additional opportunities to earn bonuses, and so much more.

Starting pay – 23.60
After Training – 25.07
Top rate within two years – 29.50

Class A or B CDL with Passenger Endorsement and no Air Brake Restriction Required

Job Responsibilities

• Drives bus to transport passengers over specified routes to local or distant points according to time schedule.
• Availability to work a maximum of 28 hours per week.
• Operates bus skillfully and safely.
• Answers questions regarding service, routes, fares, points of interest, etc.
• Maintain good relations with general public.
• Announces stops.
• Directs and controls passengers.
• Read time schedules, street signs, traffic signs, head signs, bus passes and instructions.
• Follow written and oral instructions.
• Adjust temperature gauges and controls for passenger comfort.
• Operates head sign.
• Operates wheelchair lift and hand radio.
• Secures passenger wheelchairs.
• Inspects bus before trip.
• Writes accident reports.
• Issues transfers.
• Memorizes routes and fare structure.
• Makes mental mathematical computations.
• Verifies amount of fare entered into fare box.
• Records passenger data.
• Reports vehicular delays and/or accidents.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• High School diploma or G.E.D. certificate.
• Physically qualified to safely operate a motor vehicle in accordance with U.S. Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Carrier Safety Regulations.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and possess the ability to pass the Missouri/Illinois prescribed state examination for Commercial Driver’s License prior to start of training.
• At least one year of successful customer service experience.
• Minimum of three years related driving experience.
• Ability to read, tell time, understand and follow verbal and written instructions, make routine arithmetical monetary computations.
• Ability to work under pressure and adept to change.
• Successful applicants must pass pre-screen, oral interview and pre-employment DOT physical and drug screen.

Compensation:

23.60 - 23.60 (Hourly)

Employment Type:

Full Time

Education:

High school or equivalent

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)