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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a responsible and experienced City Bus Driver to join our public transportation team. As a City Bus Driver, you will be responsible for operating a city bus along designated routes, ensuring the safety and comfort of passengers, and maintaining a timely schedule. This role requires excellent driving skills, a strong sense of responsibility, and a commitment to providing high-quality customer service.
The ideal candidate will have a valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) with a passenger endorsement, a clean driving record, and prior experience operating large vehicles. You must be able to follow traffic laws, read route maps, and communicate effectively with passengers and dispatchers. Punctuality, patience, and professionalism are essential traits for success in this role.
City Bus Drivers play a vital role in the daily lives of city residents by providing reliable and safe transportation. You will be expected to perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections, report any mechanical issues, and keep the bus clean and orderly. In addition, you will assist passengers with disabilities, answer questions about routes and schedules, and handle emergency situations calmly and efficiently.
This position may require working early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays. Flexibility and a strong work ethic are important. In return, we offer competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for advancement within the transportation department.
If you are passionate about driving, enjoy working with the public, and want to make a positive impact in your community, we encourage you to apply for the City Bus Driver position today.
Responsibilities
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- Ensure the safety of all passengers during transit
- Perform daily vehicle inspections and report issues
- Maintain a clean and orderly bus interior
- Assist passengers with boarding and exiting
- Follow traffic laws and transportation regulations
- Communicate with dispatchers and report delays
- Provide route and schedule information to passengers
- Handle emergency situations calmly and effectively
- Keep accurate records of trips and incidents
Requirements
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- Clean driving record
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous experience driving large vehicles preferred
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays
- Knowledge of city streets and traffic patterns
- Ability to pass background check and drug screening
- Physical ability to assist passengers and perform inspections
- Punctual, reliable, and professional demeanor
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Do you have a valid CDL with a passenger endorsement?
- How many years of experience do you have driving large vehicles?
- Are you available to work weekends and holidays?
- Can you provide a clean driving record?
- Have you ever operated a city or public transit bus before?
- Are you comfortable assisting passengers with disabilities?
- How do you handle stressful or emergency situations?
- What steps do you take to ensure passenger safety?
- Are you familiar with our city’s streets and routes?
- Why are you interested in this position?
