Public Transit Bus Operators

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13531670 Public Transit Bus Operators Enjoy a rewarding career providing public transit service to our community! Topeka Metro offers an excellent benefit package including paid CDL training, free employee health insurance, paid sick/vacation/holidays, and KPERS retirement benefits. Full-time bus operators are guaranteed 40 hours per week. Minimum Qualifications: Customer oriented with the ability to provide exceptional customer service and communicate effectively and courteously. Demonstrate a professional, pleasant, and helpful demeanor towards the public. Must be able to exercise sound judgment. Ability to memorize routes, transfer points, fare structures, and work with all bus technology. Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions and comply with safety and traffic rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Reliable and flexible with the ability to work various shifts Monday - Saturday. Ability to obtain a KS CDL with air brake and passenger endorsements. Steady work history with previous experience. Must maintain an excellent driving record. 21 years of age with a HS diploma/GED. Applicants must satisfactorily pass a background check, pre-employment drug screen, post offer functional employment test, and DOT medical exam. Download an application & characteristic survey at www.topekametro.org under the Careers tab & submit by mail, e-mail or in person. Topeka Metro 201 N. Kansas Ave. Topeka, KS 66603 resumes@topekametro.org Topeka Metro is an equal opportunity employer committed to equal employment opportunities for all persons and will make all employment decisions, including hiring, on the basis of merit and ability without regard to, race, religion or creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, political affiliation, military or veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or Federal law. Topeka Metro also prohibits retaliation. Topeka Metro is a Drug Free Workplace. Current Wages 0-6 months \$22.61/hr. 6-12 months \$23.94/hr. 12-18 months \$25.28/hr. After 18 months \$26.61/hr.

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