Mass Transit Operator

Mass Transit Operator

Transit Division / Transportation Services Department

Application deadline: Monday, September 14, 2026

Permanent time position available

Wage: $25.11 $32.31 (starting wage contingent upon experience)

Hours: Monday Friday, Operation hours vary

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.

More information:

Entry-level Driver Training (ELDT) for employees who need to obtain a required Commercial Driver's License (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 on the Iowa Department of Transportation website.

A full job description including a listing of essential duties and responsibilities and necessary knowledge, skills and abilities is available at under Job Descriptions.

The City of Iowa City is an eligible employer under Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Please visit the PSLF website for more information.

It is the policy of the City of Iowa City to afford equal employment opportunities for all employees and potential City employees. Disability-related accommodations can be requested at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io.

Address: 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa, 52240