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Palm Tran

Bus Operator

Palm Tran, Palm Beach, Florida, United States, 33480


Salary:

$17.25 Hourly

Location :

Palm Beach County, FL

Job Type:

Full Time

Job Number:

00135

Department:

OPERATIONS

Division:

NC Drivers (ATU)

Opening Date:

09/30/2024

Closing Date:

Continuous

JOB DESCRIPTION

NATURE OF WORK

Palm Tran, Inc. is seeking professional Bus Operators with excellent customer service and communication skills. This position is responsible for performing skilled work operating all public transit vehicles on all scheduled routes and special services throughout Palm Beach County. Work involves operating diesel powered passenger buses over prescribed routes within set areas and maintaining records and logs, as may be required along with accurate passenger counts. Bus Operators have the responsibility for the safety of their passengers, the vehicle operated, and for completing the assigned route within the prescribed time schedule. Assigned schedules are based on bids and seniority. Employees in this position provide general information to passengers and/or general public, as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or equivalent certification/GED; Valid Class E Driver's License. Individuals who are hired with Class E Driver's License will be provided paid training. (Must include a copy of your current driver's license with application.)

PREFERENCES

Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A or B with Passenger (P) endorsement

OR

CDL Learner's Permit with Passenger (P) endorsement. Recent experience (within the past five years) operating a transit bus, twenty-two (22) + passenger bus, or heavy equipment. (Must specify on application.)

Palm Tran offer a complete benefits package to eligible employees including: Healthcare, Dental Coverage, Over-age Dependent Coverage, Dental Insurance, Vision Care Coverage, Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, Spousal & Dependent Life Coverage, Short Term & Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account (FSA)/Dependent Care Account, Credit Union, Legal Plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Palm Tran - ATU Pension Plan, Holidays, Sick & Vacation Leave, Deferred Compensation, Employee Discounts, and much more.