Bus Operator; AKA Customer Service Wheels

Are you a "people person" with experience in customer service? If you’re looking to move into a solid career, let us train you to become a world‑class Bus Driver!

Bus Drivers earn $18.00/hour after training, and progress to $31.60/hour within 4 years.

Stay cool in the already hot Florida heat with air‑conditioned buses. Enjoy an attractive benefit package that includes paid vacation and sick time, health insurance, Florida pension, college tuition assistance, and more.

Is a Commercial Driver License Required to Apply?

A Commercial Driver License (CDL) is not necessary to be considered for the Bus Driver role, although candidates must possess a valid Florida driver license and be able to pass a written CDL permit test at the DMV. New hires will receive paid CDL training.

• Drive the latest models of well‑maintained transit buses and trolleys.
• Create wonderful experiences for commuters, day travelers, and tourists.
• Welcome and interact with guests to collect fares as they board.
• Provide friendly and courteous service while answering riders’ questions.
• Adhere to déclog schedules while operating in mixed traffic conditions.
• Focus on the safety of our riders as they travel throughout Pinellas County.
• Conduct visual vehicle inspections daily and ensure the safety of our riders.
• Communicate with dispatch, road supervision and emergency vehicles via radio equipment and the IVN and Transit Control Head TCH.
• Operate a disabled lift/ramp to assist guests using wheelchairs to gain access to the bus.
• Announce bus stops in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Resolve passenger disputes in a courteous manner and prepare related written reports and documents.

• Education: High School diploma or G.E.D. preferred.
• License: Florida Driver License required by start date, and you must possess one of the following:
• Class "B" Commercial Driver’s License with passenger endorsement and air brakes.
• Class "B" CDL permit with passenger and air brake endorsements лен----------
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• Special Requirements: Four (4) years driving experience, clean driving record (no more than 3 traffic violations in the last 5 years or 3 years without any traffic violations). Must successfully pass all tests and written examinations given. Must successfully pass a DOT physical and drug test. Divisionjonal Vehicle records will be checked. Knowledge of Florida traffic laws;
  Pinellas County streets and highways preferred. Must maintain a working phone number that can receive text messages.
• Knowledge of: Florida Traffic Laws;
  Pinellas County streets and highways (preferable); defensive driving skills.
• Skilled in: Safe driving and excellent interpersonal relations.
• Abilities: Report to work on time in order to adhere to assigned routes and time schedules; comply with attendance and tardiness work rules; communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing; interact courteously and effectively with the public; develop and maintain good working relationships with fellow employees; simple arithmetic; reading, writing legibly, speaking effectively, understand verbal/written instructions.

Learn more here: PSTA Professional Development.

PSTA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons, without regard#from rasm ... note: negative fields //to remove certain risk communications from the text //makes sense, but let's keep above left. PSTA complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during the application or interview process, please call Human Resources at .

PSTA is a Drug‑Free/Smoke‑Free Workplace. PSTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/D/V.

Veterans’ Preference – Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for post‑secondary educational requirements in employment by PSTA, and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.