BUS OPERATOR A FOR FIXED ROUTE (CDL REQUIRED)

JOB SUMMARY:The Bus Operator A is responsible for safely transporting passengers along assigned fixed routes while providing exceptional customer service and maintaining strict adherence to all federal state and local transportation regulations. This safety-sensitive position requires a valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) A or B and include passenger and airbrakes endorsement. All candidates must have a commitment to safe driving practices reliability and professionalism. Bus operators perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections maintain route schedules collect fares as required assist passengers and ensure a safe and welcoming environment for the public. Successful candidates demonstrate excellent communication skills sound judgement and a strong dedication to safety and customer rate: $24.14 per hour (Yearly Pay Increases Based on Union Contract Up to Current Top Pay - $32.62/hourly)Safety-Sensitive:This position is considered safety-sensitive and is subject to drug and alcohol testing including but not limited to pre-employment testing post-accident testing and random testing under Federal Transportation Administration (FTA) drug and alcohol regulations and U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations 49 CFR Part 40 and Part 655. Day in the life:Safely operates passenger DOT pre-trip passenger questions exceptional customer and adheres to assigned driving all state and municipal traffic all safety adheres to time fare and ticket slip for fare refunds; issues and collects that appropriate passes are being daily reports such as transfers collected coach mileage special fares and tickets collected timecards for hours worked and completes memorandum Bus Condition other duties of a similar nature as may be Knowledge Skills & Abilities:Skills in customer to effectively communicate in English both verbally and in to meet the attendance requirements of the to learn possess and maintain a valid Florida Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Class A or B with a Passenger Endorsement and pass a DOT drug test and DOT physical and maintain a Medical Examiners Certificate with at least a one-year expiration to physically sit for extended periods of with and ability to use a computer and two-way & Experience:Clean driving -time: Ability to workdays nights weekends holidays split shifts split days off and any hours be 21 years of School diploma or GED work at LYNXLocal Driving Only for Fixed RouteFull-Time Hours GUARANTEEDFree Employee Only Health InsuranceFree Life Insurance 1x salaryPaid HolidaysPaid Vacation & Sick LeaveEmployee Wellness Center (Gym)Retirement Contribution (401A) with MatchDental Vision Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance AvailableInformation you need to know before applying:You must possess a valid active Florida CDL license; Class A or B with AIRBRAKES and PASSENGER endorsementto be able to workdays nights Saturdays Sundays holidays split shifts split days off and any hours be 21 years of be able to successfully pass the LYNX Bus Operator Training be able to complete a paid 8-week training programAttendance and punctuality are absences allowed during during training vary and will include some weekends. Training start times may be as early as 4:00am. Sponsorship Notice:LYNX does not sponsor employment-based visas including H-1B. All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of : Applications are reviewed as received and only those applicants who fully meet the established qualifications will be contacted by HR to participate in the screening process