Route Bus Operator; Grade 9​/8; Continuous

Overview

Nature of Work. The City of Huntsville’s Public Transit Department wants you! The City of Huntsville’s Public Transit department is seeking qualified applicants to fill our Fixed Route Bus Operator positions. Exciting Career Opportunities for Smart and Talented People. Come join our growing Public Transit Team! Apply today! About Our Department. The mission of Public Transportation is to provide safe, efficient, and customer friendly transit services to citizens and guests of the community.

Fixed Route Bus Operator Position Overview. This is skilled work in the operation of medium and heavy-duty transit buses on fixed routes. Work involves responsibility for driving a medium and heavy-duty shuttle bus on a fixed route, and transporting passengers in a safe, courteous and professional manner. Work also involves responsibility for conducting daily vehicle inspections, collecting fares from customers and providing information, and performing basic record-keeping duties.

Qualifications And Necessary Special Requirements. High school diploma from a school accredited by a regional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or GED certificate issued by the appropriate state agency and considerable experience in driving medium and heavy-duty transit and/or school buses, serving the public on fixed routes; or any combination of education, training and experience. Valid Commercial Driver's License, Class A or B (minimum), with Air Brakes and Passenger Endorsements upon hire.

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Applicants May Obtain a Copy of the City of Huntsville's EEOP Short Form Upon Request. The City of Huntsville offers a competitive benefits package for its regular, full-time employees, such as medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death & dismemberment, cancer, off-the-job accident, as well as annual leave, sick leave, holiday and retirement.

Below Is a Summary Of The City's Benefit Offerings. The City of Huntsville offers a comprehensive benefit program to all full-time employees. For most benefits, a 30-day waiting period from date of eligibility will apply.

Medical Insurance

All eligible and ACA eligible employees may enroll in the City of Huntsville’s group health plans administered by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama;
Blue Card PPO and High Deductible PPO. Benefits include medical/surgical, prescription coverage, and more.

Mental Health/Substance Abuse

A mental health benefit and substance abuse program is offered through Behavioral Health Systems, Incorporated (BHS). These benefits are included as part of the group health plan. Services may be accessed by contacting BHS. A designated Care Coordinator for the City of Huntsville can assist with referrals to network providers.

Dental Plan

The City offers a dental plan administered by Delta Dental Insurance Company to eligible full-time employees. This plan offers coverage for Preventive and Diagnostic Services, Basic and Major Services, and Orthodontic coverage (for dependent children under the age of 19.) A deductible of $50 per person/calendar year applies for Basic and Major Services. The deductible is waived for Diagnostic and Preventative services and a plan maximum of $2,000/year/covered patient.

Orthodontics carries a $2,000/lifetime max/patient.

Vision Plan

The City’s vision plan is offered and administered by Vision Service Plan (VSP). VSP provides vision benefits, co-pays for eye exams, frames, and eyeglass lenses, as applicable, and an allowance for contact lenses. The plan also offers exclusive Member Extras for additional savings.

Retirement

The City’s retirement plan is administered by the Retirement System of Alabama (RSA). Participation is mandatory for all regular full and part-time employees. Employees contribute a percentage of their salary to the plan. The City contributes a percentage as determined by RSA.

Life Insurance

The City provides a $20,000 group life insurance policy to all full-time employees through Lincoln Financial Insurance Company. Eligible employees are covered after completing one full day of work and coverage is…