Public Bus Driver

## Overview **Why you will LOVE working for BATA!** - You get to directly support your community and make a difference in the lives of people who truly need it - EVERY day is different, and EVERY day make a difference - Satisfaction of having a job with purpose - You will get to be a part of a POSITIVE team of collaborative, enthusiastic individuals **Additional Benefits** - Paid CDL B Training Class - Competitive wages - Health Insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance - Excellent retirement benefits through the Municipal Employee's Retirement System (MERS) - 457 Retirement saving plan through Mission Square - Health and wellness initiatives. - Employee Referral bonuses - Paid CDL Training - Flexible schedules - Participation in the TRI-Share program - Weekend shift preimums **Apply today and help BATA improve lives by linking people and communities!** ## Description **Find a career that DRIVES you!** Love the idea of being out on the road and making a real impact in your community every single day? At Bay Area Transportation Authority (BATA), we are looking for customer service-centered, safety-minded individuals to join our team of dedicated Public Bus Drivers - No two days are ever the same and each day matters! **What you'll be doing** - Complete basic safety and maintenance inspections to keep your vehicle in tip-top shape, maintaining safety for you and your passengers! - Demonstrate top notch customer service to both Grand Traverse and Leelanau County communities. - Navigate onboard technology and communication equipment with confidence and efficiency. - Safely operate company vehicles, complying with DOT, State and BATA policies. - Maintain comprehensive knowledge of transportation resources, service geography and road conditions. - Efficiently communicating with operations, mechanics, dispatchers and fellow drivers to maintain high levels of service. ## Requirements **You'll succeed in this role if you:** - Must have a valid driver's license and are able to maintain a CDL class B with passenger and airbrake endorsement (**BATA offers PAID CDL Training**) - Are able to maintain a qualifying medical card - Have a high school diploma or equivalent - Take pride in having a clean and professional appearance - Willing to learn and use computers and new technology - Communicate clearly and courteously - Your passengers and co-workers will appreciate it! - Can stay cool under pressure and adapt to changing conditions. - Can visually track routes, locations, and the big picture of what's happening on the road - Can willing perform the duties of the job including assisting passengers and operating mobility equipment **Physical & Work Environment** This is an active, hands-on role. You'll spend long periods seated, step on and off various company owned vehicles, assist passengers, operate electric lifts, and occasionally lift up to 40lbs. You'll also experience weather in all seasons - sun, snow, rain and every variation between! If you are someone who prefers variety, loves making a difference in your community and being on the go, you will feel right at home!