Trinity Metro is currently hiring Fixed Route Bus Operator Trainees. The successful candidate will represent Trinity Metro in a positive, customer friendly, respectful, honest and professional manner. This position's responsibilities include: • Report for duty promptly in proper uniform and physical condition. • Properly operate bus over prescribed route, following time schedule. • Provide information to passengers in a courteous, efficient manner; use proper etiquette to assist passengers with disabilities. • Use correct safety procedures to operate lift, secure wheelchairs, and other assistive devices when assisting passengers with disabilities. • Keep bus comfortable; operate bus smoothly and safely; conduct daily vehicle inspections to ensure safety. • Collect proper fares and punch transfers. • Prepare written reports on traffic accidents, bus incidents, road damage, etc. • Operate a two-way radio system in accordance with established rules and regulations of Trinity Metro and Federal Communication Commission (FCC). • Make announcements to passengers upon approaching prescribed destination. PAY PROGRESSION Training - $21.00 After Training- $22.50 Start of Second year - $24.00 Start of Third year - $26.00 Start of Fourth year - $30.92 *applicants that are hired with a CDL w/passenger endorsement will go to $24/hr after completion of training. REQUIRED SKILLS Valid driver’s license for at least three (3) years No more than 1 moving violation within the last three (3) years At least 18 years old Pass written portion of CDL B permit with passenger endorsement by the second week of training. Ability to pass motor vehicle and criminal background check, drug test and physical. Bilingual a plus