School Bus Transit Operator
The City's School Bus Transit Operator, assigned to CAT's Pupil Transportation Division, performs intermediate semiskilled support work in the operation of large passenger buses in public transportation, daily school transportation, school-related events, charter services, and/or other designated routes to transport passengers in a safe, courteous, and timely manner. Work is performed under limited supervision and reports to a Transit Operations Supervisor. The hiring amount for this position is $24.15 an hour in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement between Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1220 and the City of Charlottesville. The pay rate listed shall apply to individuals hired into this position on or after July 1, 2026. Pupil Division Transit Operators with an "S" endorsement shall receive an additional $0.50 per hour for all hours spent operating a school bus and performing related activities in the Pupil division. This is a part-time (30-39 hour per week), non-exempt, position and is eligible for prorated benefits. The 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.
For a general summary of benefits offered by the City, please visit https://www.charlottesville.gov/1047/Employee-Benefits or contact the City's Benefits Administrator at (434) 970-3462.
Note: This job opportunity is advertised with a closing date of "Continuous." If interested in being considered, an application should be submitted as soon as possible. Applications may no longer be considered once a reasonable number of applications has been received or once a candidate to fill the position is identified. Applications may be evaluated on a continuous basis and interviews may be conducted as soon as possible during the recruitment. This job announcement may close at any time after 7 calendar days.