Bus Operator
bus operators are the face of UTA! Safety and excellent customer
service are the top priority for this position and UTA is working
diligently to identify and hire the best and brightest for this
critical role. We will teach you everything you need to know about
how to operate UTA passenger buses and keep customers and equipment
safe. Enjoy performing standard pre-trip / post-trip vehicle
inspections, communicating information to the dispatch center,
customers and supervisors, answer questions from customers and
others, collect passenger fare, and follow UTA guidelines,
operating rules and procedures. If you are seeking a long-term,
fulfilling career, consider becoming a Bus Operator for UTA.
Opportunities for advancement are impressive, benefits are
incredible, and the security of knowing you work for a highly
successful and stable organization in service to the community
brings a sense of peace, belonging, and progress. 00 / hr
training for up to eleven (11) weeks. $75 / hr after training with
guaranteed pay increases every six months for the next four years
up to $30.Education / Training ~ Completion of UTA’s PAID Bus
Operator Training / Certification Program, including passing all
required exams. One year in a customer service role with
ability to solve problems and resolve customer inquiries. No
convictions for driving under the influence of alcohol or any drugs
within the past 10 years. Obtain and maintain a Department of
Transportation (DOT) medical card (paid by UTA) Pass the
written Class “B” CDL test, with Air Brakes and Passenger
Endorsement tests prior to the start of the paid training
program Communicate with supervisors and customers and maintain
good interpersonal relations, both orally and over the radio Read
and understand training materials, operating manuals and operating
and safety rules directives Operate any and all passenger buses
safely Report for assigned shift on time Meet schedule demands,
scheduled shifts, and scheduled departures Perform the physical
requirements of the job to include regular walking, floor to waist
lifting up to 50 lbs occasionally / carrying up to 15 lbs
occasionally, reaching, pushing, pulling, kneeling, crouching,
balancing, bending, and prolonged periods of sitting and standing
Health, dental, vision, life / AD&D, and more ~ Onsite Health and
Wellness Clinics for medical care at no cost to employees, spouses,
domestic partners, and dependent children ~10 paid holidays,
additional floating holidays will be awarded with tenure ~
Retirement options - Pension Plan with 5 year vesting schedule and
457 contribution plan ~ Generous tuition reimbursement for higher
education (bachelor, master, or PHD) ~ Training, development, and
career advancement opportunities ~ Paid parental leave for birth,
adoption, and child placement (after 12 months of employment)
~ Free transit passes for employees, their spouses, and their
dependent children ~ Employee assistance program ~ Free on-site
fitness facilities and discounted membership to VASA Fitness and
EoS Fitness Their ingenuity and passion make better transportation
accessible for our community.
Bus Driver • Lehi, UT, Utah County, UT; Utah, United States