City Bus Operator

City Bus Operator

Salary

$19.00 - $23.77 Hourly

Location

Transit Multimodal Transportation Center - 775 East Broad Street, Athens, GA

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2026-1223

Department

Transit

Opening Date

06/16/2026

Closing Date

6/30/2026 11:59 AM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Purpose & Job Related Requirements

REPORTS TO: Route Supervisor

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

CLASSIFICATION: Personnel System - Requires satisfactory completion of a six-month probationary period.

PAY GRADE: Depends on qualifications: Recruit: 111, Operator I:112

SAFETY SENSITIVE: CDL - Subject to random drug testing per the Athens-Clarke County Drug and Alcohol Ordinance.

Purpose of Job

The purpose of this job is to operate a mainline bus or specialized van. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: picking up and dropping off passengers, collecting fares, operating a vehicle along prescribed routes, transporting paratransit/demand response passengers, providing good customer service, and performing additional tasks as assigned.

Job Related Requirements

Work Schedule: Varies: Transit hours of operation are 5:30 AM - 10:45 PM / 7 days a week. Daily work schedule is provided to extra board operators 72 hrs in advance. When a permanent shift becomes available all employees will have an opportunity to bid based on seniority.

May be required to work on religious holidays.

Regular and predictable attendance is required.

Must work cooperatively with others.

When requirements include vehicle operation, responsible for the safety, readiness and operation of the vehicle and must abide by ACCs safe driving policy.

Emergency Position

This position is designated as an emergency position that requires your attendance at work under all types of emergency conditions. Some examples of emergencies include inclement weather, utility failure, fire or other forced evacuations or as determined by the Manager.

Minimum Training & Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions

Recruit:

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Customer service and/or working with the elderly or disabled is preferred.

Must possess a valid drivers license at time of hire.

Must be able to obtain a full valid Georgia Commercial Drivers License(CDL) permit within six(6) weeks of the date of hire. Must also be able to obtain a full valid Georgia CDL with passenger endorsement within four(4) months of the date of hire.

Operator 1:

High school diploma or GED required, with one year of experience in the operation of a mainline bus and/or specialized van preferred

Experience working with the elderly or disabled is also preferred.

Must possess a valid drivers CDL license with Passenger endorsement at time of hire.

Essential Duties, Responsibilities

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Recruit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/athensclarke/classspecs?keywords=transit%20%20vehicle%20operator%20recruit

Operator 1: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/athensclarke/classspecs?keywords=transit%20vehicle%20operator%20I

Supplemental Information

ACCGov is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. ACCGov is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Leah Jagatic, HR Coordinator, Human Resources, 762-400-6370 or leah.jagatic@accgov.com.

Total compensation at the Unified Government includes a comprehensive set of benefits, a well-established culture of wellness, and a secure retirement that set us apart as a stable Employer of Choice where you can serve and make a difference in the community.

Our Benefits program is designed to support every aspect of our employees' lives, from physical and emotional to social and financial.

Along with their salary, employees receive a variety of comprehensive benefits as part of their total compensation.

As an Employer of Choice, we offer:

Health

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Prescription drug plan

Wellness

• Onsite Employee Wellness Center - free for employees, spouse, and children 18+
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness education and incentive programs
• Annual Wellness Fair
• Annual employee appreciation events
• Free onsite health screenings (to include hearing, skin cancer, biometric screening, flu shots)
• Safety & Risk training and job-related vaccinations

Family and Career

• Training and professional development opportunities through the Organizational Development Department
• Opportunities and Career Development via the Government Wide Learning Management System

Time

• Annual/Sick leave
• 13 paid holidays per calendar year

Money

• Robust Wellness Program - earn up to $175 per quarter for participation
• Health Savings Account for medical and dependent care
• Employer Paid Pension Plan (10 years of service)
• 457 (b) Deferred Compensation Program with employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Employer - Federal Student Aid
• Financial education programs
• Uniforms provided (if applicable)
• Discount Admissions - ACCGov Parks, Georgia Aquarium

Protection

• Group Accident insurance
• Critical Illness insurance
• MASA Medical Transportation Insurance
• Employer paid basic life insurance
• Whole life insurance
• Employer Paid Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Contributory term life insurance
• Pet Insurance

To learn more about the Benefits offered at ACCGov, you may access them below.

BENEFITS

http://www.accgov.com/434/Benefits

WELLNESS

http://www.accgov.com/wellness

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

http://www.accgov.com/index.aspx?nid=791

01

Which best describes your highest level of education?

• High School diploma or GED from an institution accredited by SACS
• Some education beyond high school
• Technical or Vocational Degree
• Associate Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• None of the above

02

How many years of experience do you have operating a mainline bus and/or specialized van?

• No experience
• Less than one year of experience
• One year to less than two years of experience
• Two years to less than three years of experience
• Three years to less than five years of experience
• Five or more years of experience

03

Do you have experience working with the elderly or people with disabilities?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you possess a valid Drivers License?

• Yes
• No

05

What type of Drivers License do you possess?

• None
• Class C--Regular
• Class D--Regular Provisional
• Class A CDL no endorsement
• Class AP--CDL Permit
• Class B CDL no endorsement
• Class BP CDL Permit
• Class C CDL
• Class A CDL with Passenger endorsement
• Class B CDL with Passenger endorsement

Required Question

Employer Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County

Address 375 Satula Avenue

Human Resources Department

Athens, Georgia, 30601

Phone 706-613-3090

Website http://www.accgov.com