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Bus Operator

Williamsburg Area Transit Authority
$41,513 - $64,268 a year
Williamsburg, Virginia
Full time
2 weeks ago

$41,513 - $64,268 / year DOQ + Full-Time County Benefits. The Williamsburg Area Transit Authority (WATA) seeks an individual to perform responsible work in the operation of a Williamsburg Area Transit Authority (WATA) bus on an assigned route.
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Responsibilities:

  • Provides passengers with safe and efficient bus service; drives a passenger or paratransit bus; collects fares and passes; operates transit equipment and technology; serves as a driver on local government and public relations trips as required; assists elderly and handicapped passengers and operates wheelchair lift as needed.
  • Provides information to passengers including bus schedules and routes and general County information; assists passengers in determining how to get to desired destination.
  • Ensures passenger safety by enforcing rules of conduct and operation; checks bus for and reports lost items.
  • Performs visual inspection and operational safety check of assigned vehicle daily; keeps alert for mechanical or other equipment problems requiring attention; reports repair needs; reports traffic hazards, accidents, and other conditions requiring attention.
  • Completes daily report forms including mileage, passengers, mechanical defects and necessary supplies; delivers fare box to Operations Office for revenue accountability as required.
  • Makes provision for routine daily maintenance and cleanliness of vehicles, bus shelters, and other WATA property as required

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Requirements:

  • Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma and some of experience operating a passenger bus.
  • Must possess, or obtain within 90 days of hire, a valid Virginia Class B Commercial Driver’s License with passenger and air brakes endorsement and have an acceptable driving record based on James City County’s criteria.
  • Knowledge of the operation and maintenance requirements of passenger buses or similar automotive equipment; traffic laws and regulations applicable to equipment operation; hazards of equipment operation and of appropriate safety precautions; some knowledge of the geography of the County; knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service including setting and meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
  • Skill in the operation of assigned equipment.
  • Ability to operate assigned equipment in a safe manner and to adhere to time schedules; deal with the public in a courteous and tactful manner; follow oral and written instructions; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

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Click Here for full job description. Accepting application until filled. Cover letters and resumes may also be attached, but a fully completed application is required for your application to be considered.


Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer

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