Bus Driver

POSITION DESCRIPTION

This is a unique opportunity to join a department which takes pride in serving the greater Fresno Metropolitan Area with high quality transit service consisting of a modern fleet of over 100 buses and a dedicated team of customer service focused transit professionals. Fresno Area Express is operated by the City of Fresno as a public transportation service to all citizens and visitors of Fresno.

Bus Drivers are responsible for the operation of passenger coaches on assigned and special routes. Incumbents provide information to passengers concerning schedules, routes, and transfers, perform pre and post vehicle operation checks, and complete various daily operation reports.

A new employee begins training as a "Student Driver". A "Student Driver" is a new operator who must be trained and instructed on all lines and bus equipment until qualified to perform all the duties of a regular bus driver. A "Student Driver" is classified as a trainee employee and will earn $25.57/hr. (per Fresno Salary Resolution Exhibit 6) until the completion of the training program, normally eight weeks. Upon successful completion of all training requirements, Student Drivers are transitioned into the Bus Driver classification and are paid $28.13/hr.-$35.90/hr. Incumbents may be required to work any shift and may be required to work holidays and weekends.

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

-Operates passenger coach on an assigned route to meet a designated schedule; picks-up and discharges passengers at regular stops; checks for proper fare; issues and receives transfers; counts riders; assists passengers when needed.

-Provides information to the public concerning routes, schedules, and transfer points; reports and accounts for lost articles; completes various reports, such as daily operation and accident reports.

-Performs preoperational checks of coaches including damage or defects in body, tires, lights, mirrors, instruments, brakes, and other equipment for rider and driver safety and

convenience: reports all defects or deficiencies found during such checks.

-Monitor passenger behavior and contact appropriate personnel as necessary concerning transportation problems and concerns in a reasonable, timely manner to provide high quality services to passengers.

-Operates passenger coaches on special routes.

-Assist passengers with special needs; load and secure wheelchairs and related medical equipment to meet the needs of the passengers.

-May instruct new drivers in the operation of passenger coaches in accordance with safety regulations and established procedures and schedules.

-Performs assigned duties with a pleasant and congenial personality.

-Performs related duties as required.

Full job specifications available to be viewed at:

https://www.fresno.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/JS-Bus-Driver.pdf

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Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period at the City's discretion. If the examination process is suspended for this recruitment, the eligible list may be limited to three (3) months.

THE REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify for the examination and does not assure a place on the eligibility list:

A High School Diploma or equivalent GED completion.

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Two (2) years of work experience involving direct public contact similar to that gained in retail sales, public service setting or closely related field.

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Three (3) years of licensed experience in the operation of motor vehicles.

A CURRENT (issued within the past 30 days) COPY OF YOUR COMPLETE DRIVING RECORD FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES MUST BE UPLOADED TO YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION AT TIME OF APPLICATION.

THIS REPORT MUST BE DATED AFTER June 29, 2026, AND WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED IF CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES IS AN OFFICIAL DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES DOCUMENT.

THIS REPORT MUST CONTAIN YOUR COMPLETE DRIVING RECORD. (DMV CHARGES A FEE, THE CITY OF FRESNO WILL NOT REIMBURSE THE COST OF THIS PRINTOUT.)

APPLICANTS LACKING THE DMV PRINTOUT ATTACHMENT AT TIME OF APPLICATION WILL BE REJECTED. DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION UNTIL YOUR DMV PRINTOUT IS ATTACHED TO YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION.

Paper copies, emails, online, nor faxed DMV Driving Records will not be accepted. Printed copies must be scanned and converted to a pdf document to upload to your online application.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's license. Candidates considered for hire must provide proof of a valid driver’s license and current copy of their driving record.

Eligibles referred for hiring consideration must successfully complete a medical exami…