Winter - Trainee Transit Driver

This is a seasonal position. Hours are variable up to 40 per week depending on department need. Final Day

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10/11/2026 It's fun and rewarding to work for the City of Steamboat Springs! Our employees are passionate and proud to serve our community with excellence and distinction. Our teams are awesome, and we are committed to our community and the very special place that is Steamboat Springs, Colorado!

When joining the City of Steamboat Springs, you can expect to work for an organization with: A team that strives to make this the best place you’ve ever worked! A focus on supporting our employees’ mental, physical, and financial well-being A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion that creates a welcoming city A highly engaged workforce proudly serving our community with excellence and distinction A passion for strategically providing outstanding municipal services A promise to each other to support the work we all do for the city, community & Yampa Valley Uniqueness Fuels Our Innovative Spirit Our commitment to inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity and experiences drives us forward every day.

It's the collective sum of our experiences that makes Steamboat Springs and the Yampa Valley a powerful, insightful and welcoming community. Individuals without the CDL qualifications should apply for this position where Recruit – Trainee Transit Driver will learn to operate a Steamboat Springs Transit (SST) bus on designated fixed routes in a safe, professional manner to provide dependable, friendly transportation for residents and guests.

Individuals will be trained to obtain their CDL class B with Passenger endorsement and air brake restriction removed. Our paid training class is a 5-week - 200-hour training class designed to help anyone obtain their Colorado CDL Class B driver's license. The pay rate is $24.42 an hour to attend the CDL class. Once you successfully obtain your CDL, you will be paid starting at $27.94 per hour as a Seasonal Bus Driver.

This position is for the winter season and starts in mid October 2026 and runs through mid April 2027.

• an extra $2.00 per hour earned during all regional shifts
• End of season bonuses based on number of hours worked throughout the winter ski season:
• 500-749 hours is $1,000
• 750-999 hours is $2,000
• 1,000 or more hours is $3,000

Trainee drivers will learn to operate a Steamboat Springs Transit (SST) bus on designated fixed routes in a safe, professional manner to provide dependable, friendly transportation for residents and guests. This is a temporary position for the duration of the Transit Driver Training class only. After successful completion of the class, the Recruit - Trainee Transit Driver is eligible to apply for any open Seasonal Transit Driver positions.

Works under the direct supervision of the shift Transit Dispatch Supervisor. The qualified individual:
Serves as an ambassador of the City of Steamboat Springs and upholds city values of Service, Teamwork, Integrity, Well-being, Respect and Compassion, while always espousing safety. Serves more than 1 million annual guests and residents by operating Steamboat Springs Transit coach on a fixed route, adhering to published times and in accordance with Federal, State and Local Rules, regulations and laws.

Responsible for the safety and well-being of up to 50 bus passengers at any given time during assigned shifts. Gathers and maintains accurate passenger counts; collects any required fares; complete appropriate forms for any incidents and/or collisions. Provides reliable, expert service to the public while enforcing all rules and regulations relating to passenger safety, and safe bus operation. Inspects vehicle prior to putting same into service, at mid-shift and at the end of each shift;

reports any mechanical deficiencies to supervisor. Fuels, services, and cleans the transit coach at the end of each day. This may include cleaning up biohazards. Interacts with passengers to enforce Federal, State and local rules and regulations to maintain safe transit operations. Completes and maintains required information on appropriate vehicle inspection forms. Performs other duties as assigned.

• Graduation from High School or equivalent.
• Necessary
  
  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  
  Becomes knowledgeable of the bus schedule and the area, including activities and events, to always answer customer inquiries in a courteous and patient manner. Neat…