Bus Driver (part-time)

Application Opens: Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 8:00 a.m.

Application Closes: UNTIL FILLED

Position Location: Marion Area Transit, 137 S State St., Marion, OH]

This is a part-time non-exempt position with a starting pay rate of $14.91/hour. Hourly rate will increase to $16.78.65/hour upon successful completion of one-year of employment and will move to $19.21/hour upon completing second year.

SUMMARY: Drives bus to transport passengers over specified routes to local or distant points according to time schedule and maintains logs as required by ODOT and MAT regulations

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following and other duties as assigned:

• Reads maps and knows North, South, East and West directions.
• Assists passengers with boarding; operates wheelchair lift.
• Collects tickets or cash fares.
• Regulates heating, lighting, and ventilating systems for passenger comfort.
• Records ridership counts on appropriate form.
• Complies with traffic regulations.
• Reports delays or accidents.
• Records cash receipts and ticket fares.
• Inspects bus and completes vehicle checklist form before departure from garage.
• Follows City of Marion general work rules and regulations as well as ODOT and MAT rules and regulations.
• Participates in all required training.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

COMPETENCIES: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Respond well to difficult or emotional customer situations; Respond promptly to requests for service and assistance; meet commitments. Speak clearly; Listen and get clarification. Write clearly and informatively; Present numerical data effectively. Show respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; treat others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position. Be able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. Be consistently at work and on time; keep appointments on time.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

Language Skills:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS:

Valid Ohio Driver's License without restrictions of any privilege to drive at any time and must be free from any requirement of High Risk Insurance.

Successful completion of a pre-employment background check, physical examination and drug screen are required prior to employment with the City of Marion.