Public Bus Driver

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.

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!