Bus Operator

Green Mountain Transit is seeking a Bus Operator in Montpelier, VT. The role involves safely operating buses, providing customer service, and adhering to traffic laws. Candidates must have a valid Commercial Driver's License with necessary endorsements. Benefits include a starting wage of $30/hour, paid time off, health coverage, and retirement plans. Training for CDL is available for those with a permit.
Job Title: Bus Driver

About the Job

The safe and efficient operation of a bus in the transport of passengers is our top priority. As a bus driver, you will exercise sound judgment in all instances, including emergencies.

You will operate various types of buses, receive assignments and instructions in specific written and/or oral form, and provide customer service that is helpful to passengers.

This job description excludes marginal functions that are incidental to performing the job. Other duties may be assigned as necessary.
• Operate various buses in a safe and efficient manner.
• Provide customer service, answer questions, provide directions, issue passenger transfers, and provide information about GMT transit services.
• Arrive on time for shifts, dressed in a complete uniform.
• Check in with Dispatcher at the beginning and end of each shift.
• Provide physical assistance to disabled passengers when necessary.
• OBEY ALL APPLICABLE TRAFFIC LAWS.
• Greet passengers, monitor fare collection, and help customers understand fare structures.
• Comply with route schedules and notify the Dispatch office when traffic/weather conditions hinder schedule adherence.
• Communicate verbally in English, both in person and by two-way radio.
• Use radio to contact Dispatch office to report problems encountered in a route such as bad road conditions, detours, passenger problems, and emergencies.
• Conduct circle checks of the bus before the beginning run, for safety and cleanliness.
• Fills out reports completely, legibly within established timeframes.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:

A high school diploma or GED is preferred. The minimum age for all employees in this position is 21. A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Passenger and Air Brake endorsements are required.

GMT is willing to train a candidate with their CDL permit. A clean driving record and the ability to pass standard background checks, a DOT medical physical, and a pre-employment drug screen are required.
Essential Job Skills and Abilities:
• Possesses and maintains a valid Commercial Driver's License (class B) with a Passenger (P) endorsement by the first day of employment.
• Possesses a valid Department of Transportation physical examination certification.
• Must be able to safely and effectively drive every bus in GMT's fleet.
• Must be able to safely reach all controls without assistance and be able to see in all directions while seated in driver's seat.
• Must have sufficient strength and dexterity to operate a variety of switches and levers.
• Must be able to sit for periods up to 6 hours with only a very short break.
Benefits
• Starting wage is $30.00 per hour.
• 8.67 hours of paid time off accrued per pay period; equivalent to 5+ weeks off.
• 100% paid health care for medical, dental, vision, and prescription.
• GMT offers 457 Retirement Plans.
• Opportunities for $350 annual Safety Bonus and $150 quarterly Perfect Attendance Bonuses.
• Free CDL License Training.