Bus Operator

Bus Operator

Salary

$20.00 Hourly

Location

Spartanburg, SC

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

110526

Department

SPARTA

Opening Date

11/05/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

Description

The purpose is to provide safe, efficient, and on-time delivery of passengers by means of public transportation.

Examples of Duties

• Drives one of several different coaches or vans in a safe, courteous and reliable manner along a designated route within a defined time schedule.
• Notifies central dispatch of deviations, overload, accident or passenger incidents.
• Notifies central dispatch of passenger's medical or behavioral problems and bus mechanical or electrical trouble.
• Stops at designated points to load and/or unload passengers
• Sees that fares are deposited into the fare box, distributes transfers and dispenses information.
• Advises passengers of rules and regulations when necessary.
• Completes and submits written reports concerning passenger incidents, preventable and non-preventable accidents.
• Operates fare box and destination signs.
• Records passenger counts.
• Assists dispatcher and staff in collecting national transit database data via the radio system.
• Announces stops to the public.
• Attend required training and meetings.
• Assumes additional responsibilities as required.

Typical Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent certificate of competency
• Commercial Drivers License (CDL): Class B license or higher with passenger endorsement
• Clean driving record

Supplemental Information

Salary depends upon experience. Starting salary is $20 per hour.

Employer City of Spartanburg

Address P.O. Drawer 1749

Spartanburg, South Carolina, 29304

Phone 864-596-2063

Website http://www.cityofspartanburg.org