Bus Driver
Appleton
- Appleton, WI
- $23.20-27.29 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
Our top priority at Valley Transit is to help people get where they need to go - and we put a big emphasis on the word help. We are customer-focused and work hard to make sure we're positively impacting our Fox Cities community. This position is responsible for the day-to-day operation of a city bus. Work involves safety inspection of bus prior to use, transporting riders to and from designated bus stops, collection of fares, and daily record keeping.Drivers work in an engaging and inclusive environment on a team that supports each other. Valley Transit employees also receive excellent benefits and work with state-of-the-art equipment while completing the essential service of connecting people with the family, friends, workplaces, and communities.Examples of DutiesESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Drives city buses; boards and discharges passengers, including those who may need mobility assistance, at designated bus stops; collects fares from passengers; answers questions and gives directions.
- Performs routine safety inspections prior to taking bus onto public roadway and at end of shift.
- Maintains effective radio communications while on route to ensure safe and timely arrivals and departures and transfers.
- Records ridership information and logs daily fare accumulation.
- Checks bulletin board, daily assignment board, and is up to date on route information, schedule changes, detour information, weather conditions, etc.
- Maintains regular punctual and predictable attendance, works overtime and extra hours as outlined in schedule descriptions.
- Distributes printed informational materials to passengers.
- Monitors and maintains the interior and exterior condition of the vehicle.
- Considerable knowledge of defensive driving techniques.
- Knowledge in the basic mechanical operation of buses and other vehicular equipment.
- Knowledge in the use and operation of radio communications systems.
- Ability to drive a bus safely and on schedule in all weather conditions.
- Ability to understand street maps and directions.
- Ability to make independent decisions and exercise sound judgment in stressful or emergency situations.
- Ability to maintain effective relationships with other employees and the public and to deal with the public in a courteous and tactful manner.
- Ability to effectively serve passengers and follow ADA service requirements in a safe manner.
- Reliability in attendance and promptness in reporting to work.
- Ability to comply with the City Drug and Alcohol Policy and pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.
- Possess and maintain a valid Wisconsin Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with the P endorsement and a Federal Medical Card.
The City of Appleton is an inviting community nestled in northeastern Wisconsin just north of the largest lake in the state, Lake Winnebago. Home to more than 75,000 residents, Appleton is known for its vibrant and growing downtown, numerous parks, high-quality education, and friendly, safe environment. We are located in the center of the Fox Cities, one of the fastest growing areas in the state that more than a quarter million people call home. We're proud that in 2020 Appleton was ranked #1 for the Best Place to Raise Kids by SmartAsset. In 2023, Appleton was also ranked one of the best places to live in the Midwest by Livability.Any day of the week, you can enjoy a variety of activities from jazz concerts at the nationally-recognized , to Broadway performances at our multi-million dollar , to a quiet evening of walking or biking the along the river, or enjoying dinner at one of the many fabulous restaurants.Appleton offers the rare balance of the cultural experiences of a larger city, while maintaining a hometown feel for residents and visitors alike. From the largest Flag Day parade in the nation in June, to , to the which attracts musicians from across the world each August, to , we are proud to welcome all cultures and people from different walks of life.APPLY TO JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY-YOU BELONG HERE! SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATIONValley Transit has a commitment to the public. We print schedules that tell our customers where and when they can catch their bus. We are committed to having a bus on a given route at a particular time to get riders to their destinations.Schedule options:1. Bid schedules: Subject to availability via the union bidding process, by seniority. Bid schedules provide a defined route and work schedule.2. Stand-by Driver schedule: Valley Transit's stand-by drivers cover unbid runs and vacancies created by drivers who are on vacation, sick, in training, or off for any other reason. Often there will be advance notice that a driver will be off, however sometimes there is very little to no notice at all.Applicants should be aware that this schedule can be challenging for some.Assignments vary greatly, including shifts from 2 to 10 hours long and split shifts. Per the labor agreement, stand-by drivers cannot be scheduled for more than 14 hours in any given day and will have at least 7.5 hours off in between punch-out and punch-in times. Should Valley Transit have no drivers available, these restrictions become void, and drivers will be requested to work by inverse-seniority.There are certain periods of the day (4:30-7:30 A.M. Mon-Fri, 6:30-9:30 A.M. Sat., 12:30-3:30 P.M. Mon-Sat) when stand-by drivers are "on call" in the event of a last-minute vacancy. During all other regular hours of operation, a stand-by driver is required to report for work when personally notified. It is important that you are flexible and are aware of the demands of this job so we can continue to provide exceptional service for our riders and maintain a positive work culture.The earliest driver report is at 5:25 A.M. and the last run gets back to the garage at 10:55 P.M. As a stand-by driver, you may be the one to start at 5:25 A.M. or get done at 10:55 P.M. Stand-by drivers do not have a choice as to which shift, they will work or what routes they will drive.Watch the video at to learn more about our culture.