Bus Operator (FT) Trainee

Are you looking for an exciting new career? Come join our team! We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, and a pension.

Hourly Wage: $22.00

Responsible for operating Agency revenue service vehicles safely to include 29 to 40 ft buses used in public transportation in the cities of Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth and Virginia Beach. Assumes responsibility for the safety of Agency customers and equipment; performs routine vehicle inspections to ensure proper operations. Communicates appropriate information to customers, Supervisors and other designated to receive such information. Answers inquiries from customers and others. Follows Agency transportation guidelines, operating rules and procedures. Responsible for collecting fares, overseeing the safety of passengers, resolving problems, providing good customer relations and maintaining public trust. Arrives on-time and works independently with minimal supervision, however, work performance is carefully and frequently evaluated by supervisor through monitoring of bus schedule adherence, driving record, and the courteous treatment of the public.

Required Experience:

• Two years public driving experience or five years of related work experience.
• One year of customer service experience

Licenses or Certificates: 

Must have CDL Class B license and/or CDL permit and the ability to acquire within sixty (60) days of employment a valid Virginia CDL Class B license with air brake and passenger endorsements.

Special Requirements:

• This position is classified as essential personnel.
• Ability to pass DOT physical examination
• Must be able successfully complete Hampton Roads Transit’s bus operations training program.
• Must successfully pass a job-related agility assessment. 
• Must be able to pass federal government background screening process for local military installation access.

FLSA Status: 

Non-Exempt

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands include, but are not limited to the following:

• Climb and descend bus steps
• Climb up and down the stairwell
• Ability to walk approximately ¼ mile in all weather
• Ability to bend at the knees or squat to perform various pre-trip requirements
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to kneel, bend and squat at wheelchair securement positions
• Excellent night vision is required.