Bus Operator - B-Line | Corpus Christi, TX
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Bus Operator - B-Line
Department: Operations
Reports To: Operations Manager / General Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Position Classification: Full-Time / Part-Time (bargaining unit)
Work Location: CCRTA Maintenance Facility, Corpus Christi, TX
STARTING WAGES (1/1/2027)
Hendrickson Transportation Group's contract with CCRTA begins January 1, 2027. The wage rate below is established under Article 19 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between Hendrickson Transportation Group and Teamsters Local 657 and reflects the rate effective January 1, 2027:
Bus Operator (in-service): $19.10/hour
Training Pay (new hire trainee): $17.82/hour
Part-Time Bus Operator: $19.10/hour
GENERAL SUMMARY
The Bus Operator safely and reliably operates paratransit and/or small fixed-route buses over an established route or on-demand service area, adhering to a predetermined schedule in a safe, efficient, and courteous manner, allowing passengers — including individuals with disabilities — to board, travel, and alight at scheduled stops or pick-up/drop-off locations. The Bus Operator provides friendly, professional service to all passengers in accordance with company policies, the CCRTA service contract, and the collective bargaining agreement.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Safely operate a bus or paratransit vehicle to pick up and deliver passengers under all weather, traffic, and passenger-load conditions, in accordance with the driver's manifest, block paddles, and routing instructions.
Assist boarding and departing passengers with disabilities in accordance with ADA mandates, including operation of wheelchair lifts, ramps, and four-point tie-down/securement devices.
Collect and accurately report passenger fares and ridership.
Provide professional radio/dispatch communications, reporting delays, accidents, incidents, service interruptions, or operational problems as they occur, and preparing written reports of events.
Communicate courteously with the public and respond calmly and efficiently to emergencies while maintaining safe, orderly service.
Complete pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections, noting mechanical defects or maintenance needs on the bus computer/MDT unit; refuse to operate any vehicle determined to be unsafe.
Remove trash, prepare the bus for pull-out, and inspect the vehicle for lost articles.
Work variable shifts and irregular hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled or assigned through the shift bid process.
Attend required training sessions and safety meetings.
Maintain a professional appearance, including a clean, properly fitted uniform.
Maintain an exemplary attendance record in accordance with the Attendance Policy.
Maintain and comply with local traffic regulations, CCRTA and Hendrickson Transportation Group policies and procedures, and applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
Maintain confidentiality regarding company- and CCRTA-related business and personnel information.
Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: No minimum requirement; high school diploma or GED preferred.
Experience: Minimum one (1) year of general work experience, including driving experience and/or customer service experience.
Age: Must be at least 21 years of age.
License/Certification: Verification of a valid driver's license and, where required, a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements. Must possess and maintain a valid Texas Class "C" Driver’s license, and successfully complete the Company's driver training program.
Driving Record: Must meet the acceptable driving record standards described under Pre-Employment Requirements below.
Language: Must read, speak, write, and understand English fluently; working knowledge of Spanish is preferred.
Must attain and maintain Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) clearance.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS
Requires good communication and hearing ability to use a two-way radio and PA system; excellent or corrected vision, depth perception, and color perception; manual dexterity to operate keypads, controls, and mobility-device securement equipment; the ability to push/pull at least 90 pounds and to bend, stoop, kneel, and twist to assist passengers; and the ability to sit for approximately 90% of the workday, with the remaining time spent walking through and around the vehicle to perform inspections.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
All job offers and continued employment are contingent upon successfully completing the following pre-employment activities:
Criminal history background check, including state and out-of-state criminal history/driving record review, National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) search, and review of DD Form 214 for applicants with prior military service.
Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check confirming an acceptable driving record: no more than two (2) moving violations or accidents in the preceding three (3) years, no more than one (1) DWI/DUI conviction in a lifetime, no DWI/DUI conviction in the preceding five (5) years, and no DWI/DUI conviction at any time while operating a commercial vehicle.
DOT medical (physical) examination administered by a certified medical examiner.
Pre-employment drug and alcohol screen administered in accordance with FTA/DOT drug and alcohol testing regulations (49 CFR Parts 40 and 655), followed by random, reasonable-suspicion, post-accident, and return-to-duty testing throughout employment.
Pre-employment job/physical agility evaluation, as applicable to the position.
Verification of a valid driver's license and, where required, a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements.
Completion of the Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) clearance process issued by Naval Air Station Corpus Christi, required for access to restricted facilities or service areas.
Review of employment history, driving history, and other information relevant to fitness for the position.
Employees remain subject to ongoing compliance monitoring, including biannual criminal history and driving record reviews, and are subject to the Safety Point Program and Attendance Policy set forth in the collective bargaining agreement.
DRUG SCREENING
HTG is committed to maintaining a DRUG-FREE workplace.
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.
BACKGROUND CHECKS
HTG will conduct a full background check on all candidates for employment, including review of DD Form 214. DOT physical and driving record will also be required.
AUTHORIZATION FORM
Please download and complete the Authorization Form. The completed form should be uploaded at the end of the application.
Hendrickson Transportation Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, or other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request, to enable them to perform the essential functions of the position.
Thank you for considering and applying for a position with HTG. We appreciate the time you are giving to complete this application form. It is important that you fully and accurately complete this form yourself and indicate the position(s) for which you wish to be considered. Please be very careful completing this application. We use a sophisticated and detailed background and employment screening process in which will disclose inaccurate, false, and/or incomplete or omitted information. This application will remain on file for 180 days from the date herein whereupon you should resubmit a new application if you are interested in a position with Hendrickson Transportation Group LLC.
If there is a current opening in the position(s) you are seeking and the information in your application suggests you meet the minimum qualifications and are among the best qualified candidates for that position, you may be contacted for an interview. If you are interviewed, you will be informed of a final decision once the entire interview process is completed which includes a complete background check and pre-employment drug test.
Please do not send resume without completing online application.
The following online application form and Authorization Form must be filled out completely for your application to be considered.
