Motor Coach Operator

The following FULL-TIME position posting will be open through Friday, September 11, 2026: MOTOR COACH OPERATOR / BUS DRIVER Pay Rate: $28.09/hour during 6-week training program $33.05/hour once graduated Shifts are determined based on union seniority; split shift, evening, and weekend work is likely Employees in this job classification are members of the Transport Workers Union Local 171 HIRING PROCESS August 26 September 11, 2026 - Employment Applications Accepted Submit an Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority Employment Application Form, completed in its entirety by the posted deadline date.Apply online at theride.orgLate and incomplete applications will not be accepted. After August 26, 2026 - Interviews Begin Interviews of qualified candidates will be conducted as applications are received.Qualified candidates selected for an interview will be notified via e-mail.Applicants who are not selected for an interview will receive notification they are no longer being considered. Tuesday, October 6, 2026 - Training Class Start Date JOB DESCRIPTION POSITION PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES: Provide direct transportation service to members of the Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, and urbanized area. Motor Coach Operators (MCOs) operate lift-equipped motor coaches of various sizes, along fixed routes, in a safe efficient and courteous manner. Responsible for adherence to and performance of all the job requirements set forth in the "Standards of Performance" specified in the Personnel Procedures Manual. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Safely operates motor coaches, tests, and inspects equipment in accordance with pre-trip and in-service vehicle inspection procedures.Requests appropriate service and/or maintenance on AAATA vehicles, when necessary.Safely boards and de-boards passengers and provides necessary assistance to passengers with disabilities.Issues, receives, and punches transfers.Collects appropriate fares from passengers.Announces streets and time points as required by the ADA and as requested.Provides information and directions to passengers.Maintains proper radio communication with the Operations Control Center and responds to all instructions and related requests on a timely basis.Adjusts route and destination signs when necessary.Follows established procedures for handling violent and disruptive incidents, passenger illness, and other emergency situations.Returns vehicles to proper place in garage at end of run, places transmission selector in neutral or park, as is appropriate to vehicle type, and completes post-trip vehicle inspection procedures.Keeps all vehicle exits, entrances, and interior surfaces clear of refuse.Removes ice or slush from vehicle steps and ramps.Inspects bulletin boards and checks mailbox each day.Completes forms, as required (e.g. Accident/Incident Reports, Vehicle Condition Cards, special count forms, etc.).Reports all accidents immediately and submits a complete written report within twenty-four (24) hours and attends related court proceedings whenever necessary.Provides in-service training for new operators (e.g. vehicle maneuvering skills, wheelchair tie-down procedures, etc.).Operates assigned runs in accordance with published routes and schedules.Other duties as required.