Substitute Bus Operator - Part Time

Position Summary

Transports City of Loveland residents, including seniors, persons with disabilities, the general public, and students, in a skillful, caring, responsible, and safe manner. Reports to the Operations Supervisor.

Work schedule varies: early mornings, late evenings, holidays, special assignments, and events.

Salary range: $24.00 - $30.74 per hour (hiring range: $24.00 - $26.76). Open until filled. This is a substitute position with varying hours.

Bus Operator with COLT has a commitment to the One City, One Team approach, positively collaborates with team members and residents, and demonstrates dedication to excellent service with courtesy and kindness.

• Provides superior customer service to a diverse population of clients.
• Safely transports passengers in transit or paratransit vehicles.
• Ensures all passengers are treated respectfully, friendly, and encourages a safe environment.
• Performs daily pre‑trip and post‑trip vehicle inspections and reports results on the Vehicle Inspection Report (VIR).
• Communicates any vehicle deficiency to the Operations Supervisor.

• May be assigned to bus‑cleaning rotation which includes moving buses to shop facility, collecting loose items, exterior window cleaning (time permitting), exterior mirror cleaning, and running the bus through the bus wash (weather permitting).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High School Graduate or GED.

• Training in Passenger Assistance Techniques, including sensitivity training for persons with disabilities, drug and alcohol awareness, and defensive driving.

• Experience transporting passengers and/or working with the disabled is highly desirable.

• A valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's license (CDL) with P passenger endorsement, no air‑brake restrictions.
• Possession of a Class B CDL learner’s permit prior to start date, with ability to obtain a Class B CDL with P endorsement within 2 months of hire date. COLT will provide training.
• Must possess current CPR and First Aid certification, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire date.
• CDL license training costs $3,000; repayment required if resign or terminated for cause within 24 months after starting date.

• Superior customer service skills.
• Make sound judgments and exhibit patience when dealing with stressful situations.
• Follow instructions and communications in both oral and written form.
• Communicate in a positive, friendly, and professional manner with passengers, staff, and the general public.
• Technical ability to safely operate all COLT transit vehicles, including controls, pedals, levers, switches, reading gauges, and assessing safe operational condition.
• Transport passengers to fixed route stops and scheduled paratransit locations; assist passengers in boarding and disembarking; operate wheelchair lift.
• Complete daily tasks including inspection of vehicles to verify proper functioning.
• Make recommendations on vehicle maintenance as required; operate a two‑way radio and use proper radio communications.

• Frequent minimal physical effort typically found in clerical work; primarily sedentary, may occasionally lift and carry light objects.
• Frequent exposure to heat and noise while working outside in the elements.
• Occasional exposure to hazards typical in general office environments; rarely to no exposure to injury or accident.

• Essential personnel required to report for duty in response to community emergencies (e.g., natural disaster, fire, flood, blizzard).
• Position requires a CDL; employees subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing.

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

• Non‑Benefit Eligible Benefits Package: 457 Plan (employee‑funded retirement), Medical Leave – accrue 1 hour per 30 hours worked (up to 48 hours).

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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