Public Transit Driver – Bus Operator

Job overview

The Public Transit Driver – Bus Operator role is onsite in the East Texas region, with Tyler, TX listed as the hiring location; pay is $14–$16 per hour. The part-time role requires living within 30 miles of the garage location. East Texas Council of Governments’ GoBus service provides transportation to work, appointments, and other essential services. The driver transports passengers safely to destinations, provides customer service, and maintains a clean vehicle. The role supports regional mobility through route navigation, adapting to changing routes, and managing passenger transfers; selected drivers are employed through Compunnel, the staffing agency identified in the posting.

What you'll do

• Transport passengers throughout the East Texas region
• provide customer service
• maintain a clean and safe vehicle
• navigate short and long routes using GPS
• adapt to changing routes
• support passenger safety, comfort, and transfers
• use tablets and scheduling software.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

public transit driver

bus operator

passenger transportation

gobus

part-time

tyler tx

east texas region

$14–$16/hr

gps navigation

passenger safety

customer service

tablet and scheduling software

cdl preferred

compunnel staffing

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting prefers, but does not require, a CDL with passenger endorsement. It requires at least two years of professional driving and customer service experience and a valid driver’s license with a safe driving record.

About the employer

East Texas Council of Governments is hiring for this role. Industry: Bus and Other Motor Vehicle Transit Systems. Sector: 48.