Mass Transit Operator
Transit Division
Transportation Services Department
Application deadline: Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Visit www.icgov.org/jobs to apply online
Permanent ¾ time position
Wage: $23.79 – $30.61 per hour (starting wage contingent upon experience)
Hours to be determined by shift bid and can include early mornings, evenings and Saturdays
Days of operation: Monday through Saturday
Job Summary
Under direction, operates City buses to transport the general public safely to and from destinations on assigned route. Collects fares and ridership statistics for municipal and government reports.
Minimum Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other
High school education or G.E.D. and seven to twelve months of related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Valid State of Iowa Class B commercial driver’s license instruction permit. Valid State of Iowa Class B commercial driver’s license with passenger and air-brake endorsements required upon completion of training period. Meet federal drug testing requirements. A pre-employment drug screen. Must be 18 years of age. Must pass criminal background check.
Preferred Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other
High school diploma or G.E.D. and one year of related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in mass transit operations or related.
Entry-level Driver Training (ELDT) for employees who need to obtain a required CDL is provided by the City. Employees are provided paid time to complete ELDT and to take required CDL tests. Information on how to obtain an Iowa CDL including the CDL manual and practice test are available at https://iowadot.gov/mvd/cdl/How-to-get-a-CDL/Commercial-learners-permit.
A full job description including a listing of essential duties and responsibilities and necessary knowledge, skills and abilities is available at www.icgov.org/jobs under Job Descriptions.
It is the policy of the City of Iowa City to afford equal employment opportunities for all employees and potential City employees.
