Transit Bus Driver (Full-time & Part-time

Transit Bus Driver – Full-Time or Part-Time

Hourly wage range: $22.49 - $30.36

• Drive city buses on established routes
• Assist passengers, including wheelchair users, with safe boarding
• Keep your bus clean, safe, and running smoothly
• Provide outstanding customer service
• Follow all traffic laws and city procedures

• Enjoy interacting with people from all walks of life
• Can handle minor cleaning and inspections of your vehicle
• Stay calm in traffic and know your way around Casper

• Be at least 21 years old
• Valid Wyoming CDL
• Ability to obtain one with passenger endorsement in 6 months
• Ability to pass a DOT physical
• One year of bus driving experience preferred
• A positive attitude and strong sense of safety

• Stable, supportive city employer
• Meaningful public service that makes an impact
• Great job for retirees, students, or anyone seeking flexible hours!

Receives direction from Transit Supervisor or higher-level management staff.

• Operates all types of buses assigned for the purpose of transporting passengers.
• Safely boards and discharges passengers, including operating a wheelchair lift.
• Memorizes routes, transfer points, and fare structures. Adheres to time schedules and routes.
• Receives and verifies payments; may handle cash. Follows internal procedures for accurate accountability with cash handling tasks.
• Conducts routine pre/post safety inspections of bus to ensure the proper condition and appearance of bus and equipment. Reports to supervisor when routine and non-routine maintenance is needed.
• Performs routine cleaning tasks, including sweeping, emptying trash, and cleaning interior windows, on bus(es).
• Maintains basic records of passenger counts and daily fares received.
• Provides general customer service and communicates with the public regarding fees, policies, rules, schedules, routes, transfer points, and general information about transit operations.
• Represents the City of Casper by responding to the public, citizens, its employees, and others in a prompt, professional, and courteous manner while continuously maintaining a positive customer service demeanor.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

• Customer service principles.
• Defensive driving techniques.
• Radio communication systems.
• Applicable Federal, State, and local traffic laws and regulations.
• Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and regulations.
• Current transit operating policies, directives, and procedures, including emergency response.
• Federal Transportation Administration (FTA) rules and regulations regarding safety sensitive positions, including pre-employment and random drug/alcohol testing.
• City geography including street names, number systems, directional orientation, and major landmarks.
• Standard safety practices and procedures.

• Work a variety of shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Maintain punctual and regular attendance to provide dependable service to the public.
• Provide exceptional customer service by attending to the needs of a diverse customer base in a sensitive manner.
• Operate voice radio equipment.
• Comply with Federal and Wyoming traffic laws.
• Comply with transit operating policies, directives, and procedures.
• Safely operate all models and sizes of transit buses.
• Remain calm and drive safely regardless of passenger, traffic, and weather challenges.
• Assist in loading and unloading passengers and operate and/or utilize all standard safety equipment installed in transit passenger vehicles, including: safety harnesses, restraints, and wheelchair lifts. Report hazardous or dangerous conditions along bus route and at passenger boarding areas.
• Identify different amounts and denomination of money.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Routinely practice the City of Casper core values.
• Exercise reasonable judgement in decision making.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Maintain a neat and professional appearance.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing, including following instructions and direction.
• Follow all City safety procedures and…