What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transit Bus Driver position at City of Casper, WY?
Class Summary
Transit Bus Driver – Full-Time
Drive Your Career Forward — Join Us as a Bus Driver!
City of Casper Public Transit | Flexible Schedules | Make a Difference
Do you enjoy being behind the wheel and helping others get where they need to go? The City of Casper is hiring a full time Bus Driver to safely transport passengers and provide friendly, dependable public transit service to our community.
This is more than just a driving job — it's a chance to serve your neighbors, stay active, and work with a team that keeps Casper moving.
What You’ll Do:
Drive city buses on established routes
Assist passengers, including wheelchair users, with safe boarding
Keep your bus clean, safe, and running smoothly
Provide outstanding customer service
Follow all traffic laws and city procedures
You’ll Love This Role If You:
Enjoy interacting with people from all walks of life
Can handle minor cleaning and inspections of your vehicle
Stay calm in traffic and know your way around Casper
What You’ll Need:
- Be at least 21 years old
- Valid Wyoming CDL
- Ability to obtain one with passenger endorsement in 6 months
- Ability to pass a DOT physical
- One year of bus driving experience preferred
- A positive attitude and strong sense of safety
Why Work With Us?
- Stable, supportive city employer
- Meaningful public service that makes an impact
- Great job for retirees, students, or anyone seeking flexible hours!
Drive with purpose. Serve your city. Join our team of dedicated transit professionals today.
Apply now and be the face of Casper Public Transit!
REPORTING STRUCTURE:
Receives direction from Transit Supervisor or higher-level management staff.
Typical Class Essential Duties
2. Safely boards and discharges passengers, including operating a wheelchair lift.
3. Memorizes routes, transfer points, and fare structures. Adheres to time schedules and routes.
4. Receives and verifies payments; may handle cash. Follows internal procedures for accurate accountability with cash handling tasks.
5. Conducts routine pre/post safety inspections of bus to ensure the proper condition and appearance of bus and equipment. Reports to supervisor when routine and non-routine maintenance is needed.
6. Performs routine cleaning tasks, including sweeping, emptying trash, and cleaning interior windows, on bus(es).
7. Maintains basic records of passenger counts and daily fares received.
8. Provides general customer service and communicates with the public regarding fees, policies, rules, schedules, routes, transfer points, and general information about transit operations.
9. Represents the City of Casper by responding to the public, citizens, its employees, and others in a prompt, professional, and courteous manner while continuously maintaining a positive customer service demeanor.
10. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
Knowledge (position requirements at entry):
Knowledge of:
- Customer service principles.
- Defensive driving techniques.
- Radio communication systems.
- Applicable Federal, State, and local traffic laws and regulations.
- Department of Transportation (DOT) rules and regulations.
- Current transit operating policies, directives, and procedures, including emergency response.
- Federal Transportation Administration (FTA) rules and regulations regarding safety sensitive positions, including pre-employment and random drug/alcohol testing.
- City geography including street names, number systems, directional orientation, and major landmarks.
- Standard safety practices and procedures.
Abilities (position requirements at entry):
Ability to:
- Work a variety of shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Maintain punctual and regular attendance to provide dependable service to the public.
- Provide exceptional customer service by attending to the needs of a diverse customer base in a sensitive manner.
- Operate voice radio equipment.
- Comply with Federal and Wyoming traffic laws.
- Comply with transit operating policies, directives, and procedures.
- Safely operate all models and sizes of transit buses.
- Remain calm and drive safely regardless of passenger, traffic, and weather challenges.
- Assist in loading and unloading passengers and operate and/or utilize all standard safety equipment installed in transit passenger vehicles, including: safety harnesses, restraints, and wheelchair lifts. Report hazardous or dangerous conditions along bus route and at passenger boarding areas.
- Identify different amounts and denomination of money.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Routinely practice the City of Casper core values.
- Exercise reasonable judgement in decision making.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- Maintain a neat and professional appearance.
- Communicate effectively verbally and in writing, including following instructions and direction.
- Follow all City safety procedures and report all accidents/incidents immediately to supervisor.
Skills (position requirements at entry):
Skill in:
- Driving transit buses safely, including in inclement weather.
- Basic math.
- Preparing clear and concise reports.
- Providing customer service.
- Addressing unruly passengers.
- Operating in a courteous, knowledgeable, and tactful manner with staff and the general public.
- Oral and written communication, are sufficient to exchange or convey effective information.
Training, Experience & Certifications
- High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) preferred.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- A minimum of one year of experience driving a bus is preferred.
- Possession of a valid Wyoming Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
- Ability to obtain a passenger endorsement within six (6) months of hire.
Ability to pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination by obtaining a DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate for a minimum of a one (1) year qualifying period and then maintain certificate thereafter.
Supplemental Information & Physical Requirements
The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.
Women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Employment with the City of Casper is contingent upon a successful background screen and pre-employment drug test.
The City of Casper utilizes direct deposit for payroll purposes.
Driving records are required for all new employees regardless of the position's driving requirements. If the employee has not held a Wyoming driver's license for the last three years, the employee must provide at their own initiation and expense a driving record from their previous state(s) of residence.
City of Casper employees in data creation and modification, security sensitive or safety and protective positions are subject to pre-employment drug testing. Some employees may be subject to random drug testing if their responsibilities include:
- Emergency response/rescue
- Handling or working with hazardous materials, including chemicals as well as solid and liquid waste
- Operating or maintaining water and wastewater systems
- Writing or modifying code, maintaining or modifying City data systems including work on networks, servers, and communication systems
- CDL operations and driving
- Operating power-driven machinery or equipment
- Creating or modifying health, financial, security and or risk documents or assessments
- Working with or directing minors
Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, and pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
Incumbents in this position work primarily in the field, operating transit buses, regardless of weather conditions. Drivers are exposed to noise, fumes, and various road conditions.
Working at the City of Casper
The City of Casper offers a variety of benefits to qualifying full-time employees. For more information on any of our benefits, please call Human Resources at (307) 235-8344.
For full-time positions:
Benefit Programs: Look at these amazing benefits:
- State of Wyoming - CIGNA Health
- Delta Dental
- VSP Vision
- Medical Reimbursement Account, Flexible Spending
- MASA Supplementary Ambulance Care
- Voya Supplementary Hospital, Accident, and Critical Illness Plans
- Short-term and Long-term Disability Options
- Life Insurance
- 457/IRA Retirement Options
- Employees Family Assistance Program (EFAP) Free Counseling Services
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Shield/ID Shield
- Eleven (11) Paid Holidays Annually
- Wyoming Retirement System - Retirement Income for life. Employer match exceeds employee contribution.
- Public Employee Pension Plan:
- Employer 9.6210% Employee 9.4990%
- Law Enforcement Pension Plan
- Employer 18.10% Employee 4.50%
- Paid Fire B Pension Plan
- Employer 17.80% Employee 9.45%
- Public Employee Pension Plan:
- Accruals
- General Employees - 7.69 bi-weekly hourly accrual (through year 4, then increases incrementally)
- Sworn Police Employees - 9.23 bi-weekly hourly accrual (through year 4, then increases incrementally)
Fitness incentive time off program: Opportunity to earn additional paid time off by participating in the Police Department fitness testing program.
Tuition Reimbursement: Reimbursement % is based on grade level received. Includes books and some fees.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF): The City of Casper may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Visit https://studentaid.gov/pslf/ to learn more and understand whether you may be eligible.
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Employee Assistance Program: Free counseling available to employees and their immediate family members.
Ergonomic Assessments: Review of your workstation and recommendations made by our Risk Management team to ensure a safe and comfortable work environment.
Additional Benefits and Annual Fun Events:
Service Awards Luncheon - To recognize and celebrate years of service, employees who reach a 5-year milestone with the City are invited to an annual luncheon. This event includes catered food, awards, and great door prizes.
Annual Employee Golf Tournament- Swing into Fun: Join us for our annual employee golf tournament. This event is typically in late Summer at our Municipal Golf Course and offers food and door prizes. Open to current employees, retirees, and family members.
Employee Holiday Breakfast– Indulge in a delicious hearty breakfast and enjoy the company of the great employees at the City of Casper. We invite all employees to kick off the holiday season with our Annual Holiday Breakfast.
Chili Skate Night– Lace up your skates! Get ready to glide and slide at our Employee Chili Skate Night at the Casper Ice Arena. Employees and their families are invited to join us for an evening of icy fun and delicious chili.
Wellness Programs – Drawings for cash prizes for participants. Free access to the Casper Recreation Center for qualifying employees.
Leadership and Employee Development – We believe in nurturing talent, empowering individuals, and cultivating a culture of growth and success. Human Resources provides employee training and mentoring opportunities to foster leadership and employee development within our organization.
Salary : $46,779 - $63,149