Bus Operator

Join Our Team and Keep San Antonio Moving!

Are you ready to take the wheel of your career and make a real difference in your community? We're looking for passionate, safety-conscious individuals to join our team of Bus Operators! This isn’t just a job; it’s an opportunity to connect with people, promote safe and reliable transportation, build a career, and be part of an organization that values innovation, service, and teamwork. Plus, eligible applicants can earn an incentive bonus of up to $4,000!

What You’ll Do:

• Be a Superhero Behind the Wheel: Safely and efficiently operate modern buses, ensuring passengers reach their destinations on time and in comfort.
• Deliver Outstanding Customer Service: Greet passengers with a smile, provide directions, and resolve issues with professionalism and care.
• Ensure Passenger Safety: Assist riders requiring special accommodations and promote accessibility for everyone in our community.
• Stay Connected: Communicate with Dispatch to address route changes, road conditions, and emergencies.
• Keep Things Rolling: Conduct pre-trip inspections, report maintenance needs, and ensure your bus is clean, safe, and ready to roll.
• Represent With Pride: Adhere to our professional standards for dress, attendance, and conduct.

Why You’ll Love This Job:

• Make a Difference: Play a vital role in connecting people to jobs, schools, healthcare, and more.
• Dynamic Work Environment: No two days are the same as you navigate city streets, meet diverse people, and tackle challenges.
• Valuable Skills: Gain expertise in operating sophisticated equipment, handling emergencies, and delivering top-tier customer service.
• Room to Grow: Opportunities for advancement, training, and professional development.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience: Three years of driving experience and a two year background in customer service.
• Skills: Excellent communication, problem-solving abilities, and a customer-focused mindset.
• Qualifications: At least 21 years old, with a clean driving record, and the ability to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (Class B).
• Commitment to Safety: A track record of safe decision-making, quick thinking under pressure, and attention to detail.

Additional Perks:

• Diverse Schedule Options: Early mornings, late nights, weekends, or holidays.
• Supportive Culture: Join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and community impact.
• Commitment to Safety and Inclusion: We prioritize the safety of our employees and riders while promoting equity, diversity, and opportunity.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Retirement matching, tuition reimbursement, FSA, paid time off, student loan forgiveness, onsite fitness centers and more.
• Referral Incentive: Participate in our referral program and earn up to $1,000 for bringing talented individuals to our team.

VIA Metropolitan Transit is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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