Bus Operator

Bus Operator (Full-Time)

Where customer service skills, service to your community, and a fulfilling job intersect – Eau Claire Transit! We are currently hiring for a full-time Bus Operator! This position includes driving city-wide bus routes while maintaining the schedule and obeying traffic laws, providing information to customers regarding the Transit System, tracking passenger count data, and more!

• Able to work Saturdays and flexible hours on weekdays and weeknights
• Great customer service skills
• Good driving record
• Maintain a positive attitude
• Possess or obtain and maintain a valid Class B CDL with no air brake restrictions and P endorsement.
  • Our Transit Division will provide CDL training, if needed!

• A High School Diploma or equivalent (GED, etc.)

July 5, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

Interviews expected to take place July 10, 2026. Candidates will be notified via email if selected to interview.

The Bus Operator drives 30- and 40-foot City Transit vehicles in a safe and conscientious manner on timed bus routes in Eau Claire and Altoona, providing direct passenger service. A valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Passenger Endorsement and no air brake restrictions is required. It is not necessary to have a CDL at the time of hire and on-the-job training is provided.

However, a Class B CDL permit must be obtained before starting.

• Drives in a safe manner.
• Collects fares and sells tokens, tickets, and passes.
• Drives routes according to published time points and turn sheets.
• Safely restrains wheelchairs and electric scooters in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Calls out bus stops and complies with the other tenants of the ECT ADA Policy.
• Provides public information to customers concerning routes, schedules, and how to use the transit system.
• Takes passenger counts and tracks other data required by local, state, and federal regulations.
• Participates in the training of new Bus Operators.
• Attends on-going Bus Operator training as scheduled by Management.
• Acts in a courteous manner to passengers and co-workers at all times.
• Obeys traffic laws and follows the policies and procedures of the ECT Bus Operator’s Manual and Discipline Code.
• Maintains prompt, predictable, and regular physical attendance.
• Must be able to take direction and work well with others.
• Must be able to concentrate and perform accurately.
• Must be able to react to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned.
• Must be able to back-up fellow co-workers.

• Performs related duties as required

• A High School Diploma or equivalent (GED, etc.) is preferred.
• Must possess or obtain (within 30 days of hire) and maintain a valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Passenger Endorsement and no air brake restrictions. It is not necessary to have a CDL at the time of hire; however, a permit must be obtained before the Bus Operator may start work and a CDL must be obtained before the Bus Operator may drive.
  
  If training is needed, it will be provided by the City.

Transit Supervisor and Transit Manager

None

This position is classified at the Medium level, as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor in the Dictionary of Occupational Titles. Job requires lengthy sitting. There is potential for interaction with unruly clients and exposure to blood and bodily fluids. There will be exposure to noise, heat, cold, humid, wet, and icy conditions. Lift on occasion 21 to 50 lbs.,

frequently 10 to 25 lbs., and/or constantly 1 to 10 lbs.

The City of Eau Claire is an Equal Opportunity Employer.