Bus Operator *NEW SIGN-ON BONUS*

Title:  Bus Operator

Purpose:  This position is responsible for keeping the ‘It’ City moving. Join the driving team of Full-Time Bus Operators and become a part of our story. 

 Wage: $27.03/Hour

 *NEW SIGN-ON BONUS*

• $1000 - Non- CDL or CDL Permit
• $2000 - CLD Class A or B with P-Endorsement    

Benefits: 

• Paid CDL Training 
• Health, Vision, Dental
• On-Site Fitness Center
• Uniform Allowance
• Pension & Optional 401 K plan

Bus Operator Qualifications: 

• Must be 21 years of age, with a high school diploma, GED or equivalent
• Possess a valid Tennessee Driver’s License   
  • Have the ability to pass company provided paid Commercial Driver’s License   Training for (Class B) with a passenger/air brake endorsements Course
  • Must pass Department of Transportation (DOT) physical, breath alcohol test, drug screen, Health Performance Exam (HPE) and complete a background check
• Available to work assigned scheduled including: days, nights, weekends and some holidays
• Possess stable work history, with excellent record of attendance and punctuality 
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with passengers and staff
• Ability to problem solve if situations arise on the bus 

Bus Operator Duties:

1. Safely operate transit bus in strict compliance with WeGo Public Transit System polices, guidelines, and procedures, as well as follow all Tennessee and Federal laws and regulations
2. Ability to adapt to constantly changing operating environments
3. Demonstrate excellent customer service skills when interreacting with all passengers
4. Perform all other duties as assigned

The principal duties are intended to describe those functions that are essential to the performance of this job and must be performed unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation. Other responsibilities are those functions which are considered incidental or secondary to the overall purpose of the job.  This job description does not imply that the above are the only duties assigned to the position. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management.

Davidson Transit Organization, Employment unit of WeGo Public Transit, is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that people with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation.

• Physical activity includes sitting, standing, lifting, reaching, walking, talking, writing, carrying, grasping, holding, clarity of vision, speaking, listening.
• Ability to bend, stoop, walk, kneel, stretch and lift 55 lbs. Climbing stairs and ladders.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Working in various weather conditions such as rain, cold climate, etc.

Davidson Transit Organization, Employment unit of WeGo Public Transit is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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