Transit Driver

This is an opening for a part time, daytime hours driver for Musca Bus, the City's local public transportation system. Wage rate is $20.64/hour. Ability to work a varied schedule is required.

Musca Bus provides public transit services with both route and paratransit services. We are looking for an individual who enjoys driving, has a safe driving history and loves providing great customer service to fill an opening in our night time ride program.

The job consists of operating a public transit vehicle, picking up passengers at times and locations designated on a daily schedule and delivering them safely and on time to their destination. Also responsible to collect fares from passengers and account for money received. Assists passengers as required.

• Must have a High School Diploma
• Experience in high volume telephone or radio operations, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Good working knowledge of the geography of Muscatine, including the location of streets and key civic, retail, and medical locations served by Musca Bus
• Strong customer service and verbal skills
• Ability to think and act quickly in emergency situations
• Ability to obtain or possess a Commercial Driver's license with a passenger endorsement; current possession of CDL is preferred
• Ability to maintain the license throughout the period of employment; must be insurable by City's insurance carrier
• Ability to work daytime hours up to 20 per week
• Knowledge of the City street system
• Knowledge of traffic laws and regulations involved in vehicular operation
• Some knowledge of the operation and maintenance requirements of a bus
• Ability to work with the general public
• Ability to operate a bus in a safe and courteous manner
• Ability to work a flexible schedule
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and physical following job offer