Part-Time Bus Operator

Place of work Chicago
Contract type Part-time
Start date -
Salary $27.60 an hour -

Job details

Job description, work day and responsibilities

Full job description
Salary - $27.60

Operates a bus over an established route adhering to predetermined schedule in a safe, efficient and courteous manner to allow passengers to board, travel and alight at scheduled stops.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Drives bus and announces stops along routes.
Announces cross streets and intersecting transit stops.
Inspects passes; ascertains appropriate fares.
Ensures that customers deposit only appropriate coins and bills into fare-box.
Issues and receives transfer cards (collects invalid transfer cards) and receives and returns fare-cards.
Contacts Control Center regarding all problems.
Operates lift to board and discharge disabled passengers.
Inspects vehicle for lost articles.
Prepares daily trip sheets and bus for service.
Removes refuse and prepares bus for pull-out.
Tallies various categories of boarding passengers by manually operating a recording device.
Enters tally numbers from recording device at beginning and end of run.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Required to submit to and pass drug and ******* testing as mandated by the Federal Transportation Administration.

Required to be at least 21 years of age.

Required to have an acceptable driving record and a valid State of Illinois Class "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or a valid State of Illinois CDL permit with the following three endorsements: KNOWLEDGE, PASSENGER and AIR BRAKES.

High school diploma or GED preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Required to be standing changing destination and bus numbers, signs, helping people board bus, to walk to relief points, checking bus and sitting while driving bus.
Required to lift, to carry and to push of brake pedal and accelerator, windows and to pull door control latch.
Required to climb into vehicle and adjustment of mirrors, to balance, to stoop to adjust driver’s seat, to kneel, to crouch and to crawl.
Required to reach accepting and validating transfer cards and fare cards, adjusting mirror, to handle transfer and fare cards; steering wheel, to finger operating fare box, horn, punching transfers, to feel distributing and receiving transfer and fare cards, to talk announcing streets and answering passenger inquiries, to hear listening to traffic sounds, signal requesting stops, emergency vehicles, passenger questions and radio monitor.
Required to see near and far watching stopped vehicles, checking passes/cards and general traffic conditions viewing of traffic signals and riding passes.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Possess customer service experience or skills to provide outstanding customer service to passengers.
Must possess a comprehensive knowledge of the rules, regulations and procedures relative to the operation of surface vehicles.
Must possess a comprehensive knowledge of pertinent state and municipal traffic laws.
Must possess the skills necessary to accurately read and interpret bus schedules. Must possess a thorough knowledge of the fare structure, transfer regulations and the rules and procedures governing Bus Operators.
Required to possess a knowledge of arithmetic.
Required to speak in a clear and accurate manner.
Must possess a thorough knowledge of the preparation and usage of applicable transportation forms.
Additional Details
Employees and/or union members will be given priority consideration in the hiring process, per the applicable labor contracts.

Rate to be determined by applicant's entered service date and service date in union jurisdiction of this classification.

CTA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, ****** orientation, ancestry, age, unfavorable military discharge, disability or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws; except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for our workforce and supporting the communities we serve. CTA will make reasonable accommodations for the known disabilities of otherwise qualified applicants for employment as well as its employees, unless undue hardship would result. If you require an accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact arc@transitchicago.com prior to the submission of your application or upon notification of your actual test date. CTA will work with you to determine if an accommodation can be provided.

TO BE CONSIDERED APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED IN THEIR ENTIRETY INCLUDING:
UPLOADED RESUME / WORK HISTORY
QUALIFICATIONS
JOB ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS
INFORMATION PROVIDED MUST BE ACCURATE AND TRUTHFUL.

Failure to respond to correspondences during the hiring process in a timely fashion may result in your application being closed out for non-responsiveness.

CTA Benefits
https://www.transitchicago.com/hrbenefits/


Primary Location: USA-Illinois-Chicago
Job: Bus Operations
Job Posting: Jul 25, 2025, 4:20:44 PM
Position Type: Part-time Temporary (PTT)

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Company Name: Chicago Transit Authority
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Offer ID: #1223503, Published: 2 days ago, Company registered: 2 months ago

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