Bus Operator

Salary: $20.00 Hourly
Location : Palm Beach County, FL
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 00218
Department: OPERATIONS
Division: NC Drivers (ATU)
Opening Date: 07/29/2026


JOB DESCRIPTION
Palm Tran, Inc. is seeking professional Bus Operators with excellent customer service and communication skills. This position is responsible for performing skilled work operating all public transit vehicles on all scheduled routes and special services throughout Palm Beach County. Work involves operating diesel powered passenger buses over prescribed routes within set areas and maintaining records and logs, as may be required along with accurate passenger counts. Bus Operators have the responsibility for the safety of their passengers, the vehicle operated, and for completing the assigned route within the prescribed time schedule. Assigned schedules are based on bids and seniority. Employees in this position provide general information to passengers and/or general public, as requested.
This is an "essential employee" position required to work during disaster or emergency declarations. This position is an Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) classification.

QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma or equivalent certification/GED; Valid Class E Driver's License. Individuals who are hired with Class E Driver's License will be provided paid training to obtain the CDL and (P) endorsement. Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A or B with Passenger (P) and endorsement or have the ability to obtain the required license and endorsement within sixty (60) days of employment, failure to obtain the required driver license within sixty (60) days may be subject to termination. (Must include a copy of your current Valid Florida Driver's license with application.)

PREFERENCES
Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A or B with Passenger (P) endorsement OR CDL Learner's Permit with Passenger (P) endorsement. Recent experience (within the past five years) operating a transit bus, twenty-two (22) + passenger bus, or heavy equipment. (Must specify on application.)
Palm Tran offer a complete benefits package to eligible employees including: Healthcare, Dental Coverage, Over-age Dependent Coverage, Dental Insurance, Vision Care Coverage, Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, Spousal & Dependent Life Coverage, Short Term & Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account (FSA)/Dependent Care Account, Credit Union, Legal Plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Palm Tran - ATU Pension Plan, Holidays, Sick & Vacation Leave, Deferred Compensation, Employee Discounts, and much more.
01


Do you currently possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class "A" or "B"? (Attach a copy of your Driver's License)

• Yes
• No

02


If you answered "No" to the question above, are you able to attain your Passenger (P) Endorsement within the next 60 days?

• Yes
• No

03


Do you have a U.S. High School Diploma or an equivalent certification (GED)?

• YES
• NO

Required Question