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

Salary: $17.69 Hourly
Location : KS, KS
Job Type: Part-time
Job Number: BUS OPERATOR (PT) - NJD 9.22
Department: Transportation
Division: TRANSIT Vehicle Operations
Opening Date: 12/19/2023
Distinguishing Features of Work
Starting hourly wage for this position is $17.69 per hour
Join the Wichita Transit team! Driving with transit as a PART-TIME Bus Operator provides the opportunity to positively impact our neighbors and friends in the Wichita community! Every day, thousands of people depend on our Bus Operators to provide reliable and safe transportation throughout the City. Driving assignments are 15-17 hours per week, not to exceed 20 hours per week. Work hours can range between 4 AM to 12 PM Monday - Saturday.
From the early morning weekday commuter trip for work to a lively late night trolley ride on the weekends, Wichitans represent a diverse group of riders that appreciate service with a smile. To provide the best possible service to our community, Transit relies on a dedicated team of Bus Operators that are able to reliably arrive fit for work on time regardless of weather and traffic conditions.
The driver's seat is an office with a view. With early morning and occasional late night shifts, driving is a beautiful way to see the cityscapes and changing seasons throughout the consistent year-round employment.
We invite you to explore the full position details below and apply to join our team as a Bus Operator if this is the right fit for you.
This is responsible work that involves transporting people from one location to another in the safest manner possible by means of a bus. The position reports to an Operations Superintendent. Flexible work schedules.
The days and hours for this position: Monday-Saturday 4:00am-1:00am
Bargaining Unit: Transit Teamsters
**Posting may close at anytime**
Examples of Work Performed

• 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.

Requirements of Work

• 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.
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to acquire and maintain a valid CDL Kansas driver's license with-in 90 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.

Required Experience and Training
Required Experience and Training

• Two years customer service experience with commercial driving experience.
• A minimum of three (3) years of unrestricted driving experience.
• Must have a valid Class A or B CDL with airbrake and passenger endorsements. If you are a Canadian or Mexican citizen, you will be required to have or obtain a CDL from your home country.
• Individuals must be available to work 15-17 hours a week but not exceeding 20 hours between 4 AM to 12 PM Monday - Saturday and some holidays.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship.

Preferred Experience and Training

• Successful completion of high school.

Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical, which includes drug screening, and upon satisfactory evaluation of the results of a criminal record check, including past 3 years driving record.
This is a safety sensitive position subject to the rules and regulations of the FTA Drug & Alcohol policy for required testing. You will be subject to pre-employment Drug & Alcohol Testing, Random Testing, and Reasonable Suspicion Testing. You will be required to fully comply with all operational safety rules and regulations established by Wichita Transit.
This position is represented by Teamsters Local 795 and includes Teamsters Pension.
This position may require pre-employment testing at the City of Wichita Human Resources department or the Transit department.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. Please find more information under the following links:
CITY OF WICHITA
FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
1. 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.
2. HOLIDAYS - There are eleven paid holidays. Employees also receive one Personal Holiday that is granted after the first six months of employment.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6.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.
7.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.
8. 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.
9.VOLUNTARY ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT - Voluntary employee-paid AD&D from MetLife offers coverage for accidental death and dismemberment.
10.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.
11.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.
12. 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.
13.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
01
The following validates my highest level of education:

• High School/GED
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Vocational Degree or Certificate
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorate/JD

02
I have the following years of professional driving experience.

• Less than 12 months.
• 1 to 3 years' experience
• 4 to 7 years' experience
• 8+ years' experience
• I do not have professional commercial driving experience.

03
I have the following years of experience in a customer-facing environment.

• 1 to 3 years' experience
• 4 to 7 years' experience
• 8+ years' experience
• I do not have experience in a customer-facing environment.

04
The following validates my current unrestricted commercial driver license (CDL) status...

• Class A CDL
• Class A CDL with passenger endorsement only.
• Class A CDL with air brake endorsement only.
• Class A CDL with passenger and air brake endorsements.
• Class B CDL
• Class B CDL with passenger endorsement only.
• Class B CDL with air brake endorsement only.
• Class B CDL with passenger and air brake endorsements.
• My Class A or Class B CDL is currently restricted.
• I do not have a Class A or Class B CDL but are willing and able to obtain a Class A CDL with passenger and air brake endorsement with-in 60 days of hire.
• I do not have a Class A or Class B CDL and I'm not willing and/or able to obtain a Class A CDL with passenger and air brake endorsement with-in 60 days of hire.

05
This position requires a CDL. If you are Canadian or Mexican citizen, you will be required to obtain a CDL from your home country to meet this requirement in addition to having valid employment authorization.

• I am a Canadian or Mexican citizen I have or can obtain a CDL from my home country to meet this requirement.
• I am a Canadian or Mexican citizen I do not or cannot obtain a CDL from my home country to meet this requirement.
• I am not a Canadian or Mexican citizen.

06
Do you possess a valid, unrestricted driver's license that has been without any moving violations in past three (3) years

• Yes
• No

07
I understand my work schedule will be any time between 4 AM to 1AM Monday through Saturday and some City holidays. I am willing and able to perform this job requirement.

• Yes
• No

08
I understand that this position begins with a 6-month probationary period where no sick leave or vacation can be taken during that time.

• Yes
• No

09
I am legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

• Yes
• No

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