Fixed Route Bus Operator (Regular Part-Time) (Grade 09/8) (Continuous) Salary $20.16 Hourly Location Huntsville, AL Job Type Part-Time Job Number 5546-26 Department Public Transit Opening Date 01/07/2026 Closing Date 12/31/2026 6:00 PM Central
The City of Huntsville's Public Transit Department Wants You!
The City of Huntsville's Public Transit department is seeking qualified applicants to fill our Fixed Route Bus Operator (Part-time) position(s). Exciting Career Opportunities for Smart and Talented People. Come join our growing Public Transit Team! Apply today!
About our Department:
The mission of Public Transportation is to provide safe, efficient, and customer-friendly transit services to citizens and guests of the community. Fixed Route Bus Operator Position Overview:
This is skilled work in the operation of medium-duty transit buses on fixed routes. Work involves responsibility for driving a medium-duty shuttle bus on a fixed route, and transporting passengers in a safe, courteous, and professional manner. Work also involves responsibility for conducting daily vehicle inspections, collecting fares from customers, and providing information, and performing basic record-keeping duties.
Qualifications and Necessary Special Requirements:
• High school diploma from a school accredited by a regional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or GED certificate issued by the appropriate state agency and considerable experience in driving light-duty buses, serving the public on fixed routes; or any combination of education, training, and experience. • Valid Class D Drivers License Required Upon Hire • Must obtain and maintain a valid Commercial Drivers License - Class B (minimum), with Air Brakes and Passenger Endorsements within 90 days of hire or promotion.
For More Information Regarding the Fixed Route Bus Operator Job Duties, Please Visit the Website Below:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/huntsville/classspecs/79262
Applicants May Obtain a Copy of the City of Huntsvilles EEOP Short Form Upon Request
Minimum Education, Training, and Experience
The City of Huntsville offers the following benefits, sick leave, holiday pay, and retirement, for its regular, part-time employees. Part-time employees are not eligible for paid vacation, overtime, or other benefits.
Application Questions:
Do you possess a valid drivers license? Yes No
If "yes" to question #1, what is the expiration date? (Must be presented as mm/dd/yyyy)
Do you have a valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL), Class B (minimum) with Air Brakes and Passenger Endorsements? Yes No
If no to question #3, do you understand and acknowledge that you must obtain and maintain a Commercial Drivers License - Class B (minimum), with Air Brakes and Passenger Endorsements within 90 days of hire or promotion? Yes No
Do you have experience in driving light-duty buses? Yes No
If yes to #5, how many years?
Do you have experience in the operation and care of a notebook computer? Yes No
Do you have any relatives that work for the City of Huntsville? Yes No
If you answered yes to the question on relatives, please list their name, what department they work in, and what is your relationship to that person.
Required Information:
Employer: City of Huntsville Address: 305 Fountain Circle City Hall-2nd Floor Huntsville, Alabama, 35801 Phone: (256) 427-5240 Website: https://www.huntsvilleal.gov/government/jobs/