Part-Time Transit Operator

What You’ll Do in This Role: Operate trolleys, buses, and minivans, accommodating passengers with disabilities and adhering to ADA requirements and federal regulations.

Perform regular safety checks and minor maintenance on vehicles, documenting any defects.

Drive designated routes according to schedule, prioritizing defensive driving techniques.

Ensure day-to-day operations comply with Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulations, state, and city policies.

Maintain high levels of customer service and communicate effectively with dispatchers and other drivers.

Accurately record passenger, fuel, and mileage data.

Participate in ongoing training to enhance skills and knowledge.

• Operate trolleys, buses, and minivans, accommodating passengers with disabilities and adhering to ADA requirements and federal regulations.
• Perform regular safety checks and minor maintenance on vehicles, documenting any defects.
• Drive designated routes according to schedule, prioritizing defensive driving techniques.
• Ensure day-to-day operations comply with Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulations, state, and city policies.
• Maintain high levels of customer service and communicate effectively with dispatchers and other drivers.
• Accurately record passenger, fuel, and mileage data.
• Participate in ongoing training to enhance skills and knowledge.

You Have: A high school diploma or GED equivalent. One year of experience operating passenger transportation vehicles is a plus. Valid Driver's License You Will Succeed in This Role If You: Understand transit operations, basic vehicle maintenance needs, and standard safety practices. Communicate clearly, interact well with passengers and community members, and can respond calmly and effectively in a variety of situations. Are comfortable operating transit vehicles and technology, and can assist all passengers—including passengers who need additional assistance and unescorted children—in a variety of situations and weather conditions. *Note: Upon employment, you will be expected to attain and maintain a valid CDL license with Passenger Endorsement, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation/Automated External Defibrillator (CPR/AED), and First Aid certifications.

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• One year of experience operating passenger transportation vehicles is a plus.

You Will Succeed in This Role If You:

• Understand transit operations, basic vehicle maintenance needs, and standard safety practices.
• Communicate clearly, interact well with passengers and community members, and can respond calmly and effectively in a variety of situations.
• Are comfortable operating transit vehicles and technology, and can assist all passengers—including passengers who need additional assistance and unescorted children—in a variety of situations and weather conditions.

*Note: Upon employment, you will be expected to attain and maintain a valid CDL license with Passenger Endorsement, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation/Automated External Defibrillator (CPR/AED), and First Aid certifications.

What We Can Offer You: Free pass to the Durango Community Recreation Center and Chapman Hill Ice Rink and Ski Area Free Transit pass Eligibility to participate in the City’s Annual Wellness Challenge and a chance to receive prizes and cash rewards Flexible scheduling and work-life balance To view the full job description, click here.

• Free pass to the Durango Community Recreation Center and Chapman Hill Ice Rink and Ski Area
• Free Transit pass
• Eligibility to participate in the City’s Annual Wellness Challenge and a chance to receive prizes and cash rewards
• Flexible scheduling and work-life balance

To view the full job description, click here.

Part Time and Seasonal employees are eligible for a free transit pass, recreation center pass and Chapman Hill pass, with discounted rates for family members in the same household.

Visit our benefits page for more information.

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