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NEOGOV · 3 months ago

Bus Operator - Full-Time (316) - Vehicle Operations

Wichita Transit, KS

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$18.04/hr - $25.49/hr

3+ years exp

The City of Wichita is seeking a Bus Operator to join their Wichita Transit team, providing safe and reliable transportation for the community. The role involves operating a bus, collecting fares, assisting passengers, and delivering excellent customer service while adhering to safety protocols.

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Responsibilities

Operates the bus in the safest manner

Ensures that correct fare is collected

Assists passengers with disabilities with securing wheelchairs with the proper restraint procedure

Keeps records related to bus operation as required

Provides exemplary customer service to internal and external customers

These examples are not intended to be all inclusive. Other job-related duties may be assigned as needed

Qualification

CDL ClassBCustomer service experienceDriving experienceMathematics skillsGeography knowledgeSound judgmentEffective communicationWork independently

Required

Ability to read, speak, and write the English language sufficiently to communicate with the general public, to understand traffic signs and signals in the English language, to respond to official inquiries, and to make entries on reports and records in a clear and legible manner

Knowledge of and ability to work with the four basic functions of mathematics

Ability to read maps, understand and maintain time points and schedules

Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, other employees, representatives of other organizations, officials, and the public

Ability to answer questions regarding other routes and services

Ability to work with a minimum of supervision

Ability to exercise sound judgment in emergencies and other unusual situations

Knowledge of the geography of the city and names and locations of streets

Ability to: grip and perform other hand and foot motions necessary to safely operate a bus; to bend, kneel turn, twist and squat repetitively for short, sustained periods; to lift, push and/or pull a minimum of 50 pounds on level surfaces or ramps; to tolerate airborne nuisances associated with bus operation, including exhaust fumes and dust; to work and maintain safe operation during inclement weather conditions; and to perform repetitive squats and sustained 30-second squats

Ability to acquire and maintain a valid Kansas driver's license

Ability to acquire and maintain a valid CDL Kansas driver's license with-in 120 days of hire. If you are a Canadian or Mexican citizen, you will be required to have or obtain a CDL from your home country

Must be available for work between the hours of 4 AM to 1 AM, Monday through Saturday

An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace

Two years customer service experience

A minimum of three (3) years of unrestricted driving experience

Ability to acquire a valid Class A or B CDL with airbrake and passenger endorsements within six (6) months of being hired. If you are a Canadian or Mexican citizen, you will be required to have or obtain a CDL from your home country

Must be available to work any time between 4 AM to 1 PM Monday through Saturday and some holidays

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship

Preferred

Successful completion of high school

Prior Commercial driving experience

Have a valid Class A or Class B CDL with airbrake and passenger endorsements

Benefits

VACATION - Most employees with less than five years employment earn 10 days of vacation per year. After five years, accrual rates increase at varying rates to varying maximums, depending on work schedule and/or union representation. Employees can accumulate and carry forward up to 240 hours each year.

HOLIDAYS - There are eleven paid holidays. Employees also receive one Personal Holiday that is granted after the first six months of employment.

SICK LEAVE - Sick leave accrual begins at one-half day per month. After five years, sick leave accruals are one work day per month. Employees can accumulate and carry forward all unused sick leave each year. Employees who use 24 hours (3 days) or less of sick leave in a calendar year earn a "Well Day." An additional "Well Day" can be earned following a year of perfect attendance.

HEALTH INSURANCE – UMR / United Healthcare provides two levels of medical and prescription drug plans. Both medical plan are PPOs and do not require selecting a physician or referrals for specialty care. Both medical plans include Teladoc virtual care (primary care/mental health benefits at no charge), Dario healthy living programs, and VSP Vision benefits. Pre-tax premium deductions are offered. The City contributes 80% of the premium cost towards medical, prescription drug and vision insurance.

DENTAL INSURANCE - Two Delta Dental plans are offered – Preferred and Traditional. The Delta Preferred plan requires using a dentist from a smaller network for a lower premium. The Delta Traditional plan allows use of any dentist, although benefits are higher using a dentist from the large Delta network. Benefits under both plans are the same (with the exception of some Orthodontic benefits) Pre-tax premium deductions are offered.

LIFE INSURANCE – Low-cost voluntary term life insurance is available. Employees pay one-third of the cost. The amount of Basic Life coverage is two times annual pay up to a determined maximum amount. Dependent coverage is available at $20,000 spouse / $10,000 child(ren) for an additional $0.14 per pay period. Accidental death and dismemberment coverage is included. The plan is through MetLife.

SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE – Additional voluntary employee-paid term life insurance is available from MetLife at low group rates. Participation in Basic Life is required. The Life Insurance plans are portable.

LONG-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE– The voluntary employee-paid group disability plan from MetLife provides 60% of pre-disability income for injury or health related disabilities. Premiums are determined by income and age.

VOLUNTARY ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT – Voluntary employee-paid AD&D from MetLife offers coverage for accidental death and dismemberment.

RETIREMENT - The City offers two retirement plans - Wichita Employees (WER) Plan 3, and Commissioned Police & Fire Plan C-79. The WER plan is a defined contribution plan; Police & Fire is a defined benefit plan. Both are contributory - employees and the City share the cost.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS – Employees may elect to make FSA pre-tax deductions for dependent care and/or unreimbursed medical expenses, reducing the cost of these expenses by eliminating taxes on the amount deducted.

LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE – This plan from UNUM offers facility and home care benefits for employees, spouses, and some other family members. Several options for benefit amount and duration, and specific plan features, are available.

MORE BENEFITS & SERVICES Deferred Compensation Investment Program Employee Discounts and Wichita Employee Association (WEA) Bereavement Pay Employee Emergency Assistance Fund Voluntary Shared Leave Program Training Programs Longevity Pay Credit Union Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Injury Leave (on-job injury) Community Volunteer Events