Transit Operator

Salary: $21.81 Hourly Location : Durango, CO Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 2026-00085 Department: Transportation Division: Transportation Operations - 8511 OpeningDate: 05/11/2026 Closing Date: Continuous Schedule Details:: Shifts run 7 Days a weekAM shifts Sunday thru Saturday 6:15am -2:15pm.PM Shifts 1:15pm to 9:30pmLate night Micro Transit Shift 4:30 pm -12:30am Description Join our Transportation team as a Transit Operator! In this role, you will operate trolleys, buses, and minivans , providing our community with safe and reliable transportation. Each day, you'll connect people to places -whether it's work, school, or daily errands-with care and customer service. Beyond driving, your responsibilities will include conducting pre-and post-trip maintenance checks to keep vehicles clean and welcoming. You'll also ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and help passengers requiring additional assistance. With scheduled routes running seven days a week, we offer both morning and evening shifts. We will train you to obtain your Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Passenger Endorsement. And because we believe in supporting your professional growth, we facilitate ongoing training to continuously enhance your knowledge and skills. City of Durango's Trail to Excellence The City of Durango is a purpose-driven organization with more than 400 full-time and 300 part-time and seasonal employees across 15 departments, all working together to provide a wide range of services that keep our community running every day. From public safety and utilities to parks and recreation, our team is dedicated to delivering high-quality services that enhance the lives of all who live, work, and visit here. At the city, we focus on continually improving how we work and serve the community. This effort is called the Trail to Excellence (T2E), and every employee plays a part in it. Whether you work outdoors, in an office, or lead a team, your daily efforts connect to the of providing excellent service and reaching the city's vision of being a multigenerational community that is authentic, diverse, engaged, thriving, and environmentally responsible. The full details of this vision are outlined in the As a member of our team, your work will be meaningful because: Your ideas help shape citywide improvements. The work you do ties directly into measurable goals. You'll be part of a system that values collaboration, innovation, and results. We're looking for team members who share our core values of teamwork, dependability, professionalism, service, respect, innovation, and wellbeing - and who are excited to make a difference in the community we serve. Essential Job Duties What You'll Do in This Role: Operate trolleys, buses, and minivans, accommodating passengers with disabilities and adhering to ADA requirements and federal regulations. Perform regular safety checks and minor maintenance on vehicles, documenting any defects. Drive designated routes according to schedule, prioritizing defensive driving techniques. Ensure day-to-day operations comply with Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulations, state, and city policies. Maintain high levels of customer service and communicate effectively with dispatchers and other drivers. Accurately record passenger, fuel, and mileage data. Participate in ongoing training to enhance skills and knowledge. Minimum Qualifications You Have: A high school diploma or GED equivalent. One year of experience operating passenger transportation vehicles is a plus. You Will Succeed in This Role If You: Understand transit operations, basic vehicle maintenance needs, and standard safety practices. Communicate clearly, interact well with passengers and community members, and can respond calmly and effectively in a variety of situations. Are comfortable operating transit vehicles and technology and can assist all passengers-including passengers who need additional assistance and unescorted children-in a variety of situations and weather conditions. *Note: Upon employment, you will be expected to attain and maintain a valid CDL license with Passenger Endorsement, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation/Automated External Defibrillator (CPR/AED), and First Aid certifications. Supplemental Information What We Can Offer You: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance. Ample personal time off (PTO) and 11 paid holidays. Flexible scheduling and work-life balance. 401(a) retirement plan and optional deferred compensation plan. Basic life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) coverage. Long-term disability coverage. Paid Family and Medical Leave (FMLA). Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Free access to the Durango Community Recreation Center and Chapman Hill Ice Rink & Ski Area. Holistic Employee Wellness Program, addressing physical, mental, financial, and professional well-being. Free transit pass and family member discounts. Reimbursement for job-related classes to foster continuous learning. Sixteen hours of volunteer time off per year to support local non-profit organizations. To view the full job description, click here. Belong at the City of Durango: We believe in creating an inclusive workforce that welcomes diversity of thoughts, viewpoints, and experiences. The City of Durango is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local law. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors. City of Durango's Indigenous Land Acknowledgement We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including medical, dental & vision insurance, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, and paid time off. To learn more details, visit our 01 Do you have any relatives who currently work for the City of Durango? Yes No 02 If you answered yes, provide your relative's name, the department they work in, and their relationship to you. 03 Have you been previously employed by the City of Durango? Yes No 04 If you answered yes, provide previous City positions and approximate dates for those positions. 05 Have you ever been convicted of a crime, including misdemeanors, deferred sentences/judgements? Yes No 06 If you answered yes to having been convicted, you are REQUIRED to provide DATE(S) and DESCRIPTION(S) of offense(s) below. 07 Will you require employer sponsorship now or in the future in order to be authorized to work for us under U.S. law? Yes No 08 Do you have a high school diploma or GED equivalent? Yes No 09 Do you have one year of experience operating passenger transportation vehicles? Yes No 10 Do you understand transit operations, basic vehicle maintenance needs, and standard safety practices? Yes No 11 Are you able to communicate clearly, interact well with passengers and community members, and can respond calmly and effectively in a variety of situations? Yes No 12 Are you comfortable operating transit vehicles and technology and can assist all passengers-including passengers who need additional assistance and unescorted children-in a variety of situations and weather conditions? Yes No 13 Upon employment, are you able to attain and maintain a valid CDL license with Passenger Endorsement, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation/Automated External Defibrillator (CPR/AED), and First Aid certifications? Yes No Required Question