Starting hourly wage for this position is $18.58 per hour
Join the Wichita Transit team! Driving with transit as a Bus Operator provides the opportunity to positively impact our neighbors and friends in the Wichita community! Every day, thousands of people depend on our Bus Operators to provide reliable and safe transportation throughout the City.
From the early morning weekday commuter trip for work to a lively late night trolley ride on the weekends, Wichitans represent a diverse group of riders that appreciate service with a smile. To provide the best possible service to our community, Transit relies on a dedicated team of Bus Operators that are able to reliably arrive fit for work on time regardless of weather and traffic conditions.
The driver's seat is an office with a view. With early morning and occasional late night shifts, driving is a beautiful way to see the cityscapes and changing seasons throughout the consistent year-round employment.
We invite you to explore the full position details below and apply to join our team as a Bus Operator if this is the right fit for you.
This is responsible work that involves transporting people from one location to another in the safest manner possible by means of a bus. The position reports to an Operations Superintendent. Work schedules are determined by seniority and shift bid. Must be available for work between the hours of 4 AM to 1 AM, Monday through Saturday.
The days and hours you must be available for this position: Monday-Saturday 4:00am-1:00am
Bargaining Unit: Transit Teamsters
**Posting may come down at anytime**Required Experience and Training
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Two years customer service experience.
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A minimum of three (3) years of unrestricted driving experience.
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Ability to acquire a valid Class A or B CDL with airbrake and passenger endorsements within six (6) months of being hired. If you are a Canadian or Mexican citizen, you will be required to have or obtain a CDL from your home country.
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Must be available to work any time between 4 AM to 1 PM Monday through Saturday and some holidays.
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A Valid Driver's License
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Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship.
Preferred Experience and Training
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Successful completion of high school.
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Prior Commercial driving experience.
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Have a valid Class A or Class B CDL with airbrake and passenger endorsements.
Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical, which includes drug screening, and upon satisfactory evaluation of the results of a criminal record check, including past 3 years driving record.
This is a safety sensitive position subject to the rules and regulations of the FTA Drug & Alcohol policy for required testing. You will be subject to pre-employment Drug & Alcohol Testing, Random Testing, and Reasonable Suspicion Testing. You will be required to fully comply with all operational safety rules and regulations established by Wichita Transit.
This position is represented by Teamsters Local 795 and includes Teamsters Pension.
This position may require pre-employment testing at any or all of the following: Workforce Center, City of Wichita Human Resources Department, or the Transit Department.
