Mountain Transit- Lead Operator (CDL req.)

Looking for a great place to work in your local community? Mountain Community Transit (MCT) is growing and accepting applications for a Lead Bus Driver position. Please review the qualifications below for this position.

This position is hourly and offers a full benefits package after a 60-day probationary period. Hourly wage is $24.00 - $28.75 DOE per hour with the potential for some overtime when necessary. Sign-on bonus of up to $4,000.

Responsibilities

• Operates buses as a backup driver for an average of 20 hours per week
• Assists with scheduling vehicle maintenance and performing light vehicle maintenance
• Assists with new employee ride along observations and new employee orientation
• Trained to respond to driver incidents and accidents and conducts investigations
• Addresses and resolves issues and complaints with passengers, drivers, and the public
• Assist with maintaining records, and other mandatory information (route information, trip sheets, fuel receipts, etc.)
  

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently when necessary
• Ability to work under pressure and remain calm during rapidly changing circumstances
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with others in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to supervise 5-10 drivers in Operations Supervisor’s absence
• Ability to bend, twist, push, pull, carry up to 50 pounds and sit for long periods of time
• Ability to assist in the compliance with applicable laws, codes, policies, safety standards, rules, and regulations
  

Experience And Education Requirements

• Valid Idaho CDL with passenger endorsement and current DOT medical certification
• High School diploma or GED required
• 3 years of work experience in bus driving, public transit, fleet maintenance, and ADA equipment
• Basic to intermediate computers skills
• Some supervisory/managerial experience preferred
  

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug test and a criminal background check. Treasure Valley Transit, dba Mountain Community Transit, is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against in regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, non-job related disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other protected group status.

• This position works directly for Mountain Community Transit and is not an affiliate of Brundage Mountain Resort. The Lead Operator will support the Blue Line Express, a free shuttle from the town of McCall to Brundage Mountain during the operating ski season. All candidates will be shared directly with MCT hiring team to pursue. Applicants can also go to MCT directly at https://www.treasurevalleytransit.com/contact-us/employment/