Bus Driver (Operator)
15 days ago
Kansas City
Job Description Our Bus Operators are the driving force behind our Mission: "We connect people to opportunities." Bus Operators do so much more than drive — they’re the reliable, friendly face for KCATA riders, ensuring reliable and on-time passenger connections. Often our drivers are guides, providing trip and service information to navigate our amazing transit system and can be found assisting residents and visitors. Through hands-on training, learn the necessary skills to drive state-of-the-art buses and vehicles, and how to provide excellent customer service. Work in a safe environment. Our high-tech buses are equipped with surveillance cameras, GPS (global positioning system) that identifies the location of buses at all times, radio communication, and other technology that ensures a comfortable and safe ride. DRIVER OPPORTUNITIES. Our driving force. Bus Operators (Fulltime) – Large Bus $27.005 to $33.756 per hour plus benefits* Bus Operators (Fulltime) – Small Bus and RideKC Flex $26.456 to $28.693 per hour plus benefits** • Experience not required. CDL training provided., • We pay you to train! Employees receive paid training to obtain your Class B CDL (Commercial Driver License) @ $26.456 per hour, • Advancement opportunities, • All local work, • No overnight travel, • Annual pay raises, • Represented by Local 1287, Amalgamated Transit Union, • Higher figure represents increases to the third year ** Higher figure represents increases to the second year Benefits are based on eligibility; see Benefits section below REQUIREMENTS You are ready with: • Age 21 or older, • High School Diploma or GED, • Valid Driver’s License with excellent driving record, • Ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records search, criminal background check, Department of Transportation (DOT) physical exam and drug screening (All tests conducted and paid for by KCATA as part of the application process), • Class B CDL Permit OR Class B CDL with passenger endorsement and no airbrake restriction. We will train you on the rest of it!, • Prompt and reliable attendance, • Neat in appearance; comply with the dress code, • Respectful, customer service oriented with a positive attitude, • Open availability for flexible scheduling the first approximately two years as shift assignments and routes are based on seniority. During this time hours and shifts will vary daily; driving assignments can vary across transit vehicles, including large bus, small bus and Flex vehicles; routes are assigned quarterly, with bus operators selecting work assignments based on seniority. What you will need to start: • Class B CDL Permit or Class B CDL with passenger endorsement and no airbrake restriction. We will train you on the rest of it!, • Department of Transportation (DOT) eligible: Physical Exam and Drug Screening (Paid by KCATA), • Motor Vehicle Records search and criminal background check (Paid by KCATA) WHAT KCATA OPERATORS DO AND JOB REWARDS • Operate and drive a transit vehicle safely, courteously, and reliably throughout Kansas City metropolitan area, • Build relationships with riders, • Make stops at designated bus stops to load and unload riders, • Navigate our amazing transit system and assist residents and tourists, • Operate on-board computer fare boxes and destination signs, • Perform pre/post trip vehicle inspections, • Communicate with Operations Command Center/Dispatch Team to identify and ensure route times and safety BENEFITS TO ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES Employee is eligible for benefits after training period plus 350 hours. • Competitive Pay with Annual Increases, • Health, Dental, Vision, Short-term Disability and Life Insurance (KCATA pays a portion up to 80%), • Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave, • Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP), • Paid training to obtain your CDL Class B License (if required), • Total of ten (10) paid holidays plus employee's birthday and a floating holiday, • Retirement Benefits through a Pension Plan. Optional Benefits to eligible employees: • Flexible spending accounts for pre-tax out-of-pocket family healthcare or dependent care, • Voluntary and supplementary products (Long- and short-term disability, life insurance), • 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan Employee Perks • Free gym memberships at KCMO Community Centers or Planet Fitness, • Employee recognition events, • Health and Wellness events