School Bus Operator 30-39 hour (FULL HEALTHCARE BENEFITS + SIGN-ON BONUS)

Description

Application Deadline: Continuous

Apply online only at: www.charlottesville.gov/jobs

Hiring amount between $16.51 and $18.00 an hour, with typical starting pay at $16.97. Starting offer is based on applicable education, experience, and internal equity. This is a 30-39 hour per week non-exempt position and is ELIGIBLE FOR HEALTHCARE BENEFITS EQUAL TO THOSE OF A 40-HOUR EMPLOYEE. Position provides excellent benefits including paid holidays, paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance options with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, City’s retirement options, gym membership reimbursement, and continuing education/training opportunities.

SIGN-ON BONUS: $2,400 sign-on bonus; (paid out in $800 installments. 1st will be after completion on training and have selected a route. 2nd after the first semester of school is complete in January. 3rd after the completion of the school year.)

For those without a CDL, free training will be provided. Position performs routine semi-skilled work providing scheduled fixed-routes in daily school transportation, school-related events as well as charter services; does related work as required.

Minimum Requirements:

• Combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or GED. (One year of work may substitute for one year of education up to a maximum three years substitution.)
• Minimum one year of work experience performing customer service tasks.
• Valid driver’s license is required. (view our driving eligibility requirements at www.charlottesville.gov/faq.aspx?qid=166)
• Must demonstrate the ability to successfully complete the Virginia Education Department training curriculum for school bus drivers and obtain a Commercial Driver’s License with appropriate school bus endorsements within the probationary period.
• Must have no reckless driving or driving under the influence convictions within five years and less than two moving violations within 12 months of employment start date.
• Must be able to pass all phases of the pre-employment screening process, to include a Virginia Department of Transportation Physical Assessment, background check and pre-employment drug screening.
• Position subject to successfully passing the EB.001 School Bus Drivers Application for Physician Certificate annually.

TO APPLY: to view the complete job information and to apply, visit our employment website listed. Applications are only accepted online through the City of Charlottesville employment website listed.

The City of Charlottesville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Values Diversity at All Levels of its Workforce.