Where customer service skills, service to your community, and a fulfilling job intersect – Eau Claire Transit! We are currently hiring for full-time Bus Operators! This position includes driving city-wide bus routes while maintaining the schedule and obeying traffic laws, providing information to customers regarding the Transit System, tracking passenger count data, and more!

Candidates must be able to work Saturdays and flexible hours on weekdays and weeknights. Candidates must also have great customer service skills, a good driving record, be able to maintain a positive attitude, and possess or obtain and maintain a valid Class B CDL with no air brake restrictions and P endorsement. Our Transit Division will provide CDL training, if needed! A High School Diploma or equivalent (GED, etc.) is preferred. 

Wage Range: $21.63 - $26.98 per hour, plus excellent fringe benefits (including health insurance, paid sick leave, paid vacation, and more). Application deadline: April 23, 2023. Application and complete job description available at www.eauclairewi.gov/jobs.

Interviews expected to take place Friday, April 28, 2023. Candidates will be notified via email if selected to interview.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Summary

The Transit Superintendent oversees the contracted operations of all Ozaukee County transit services including the Commuter Express Bus and Shared Ride Taxi. They are responsible for creating accurate financial and statistical reports on transit operations for county, state, and federal reporting.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

The following duties are primarily performed and are essential for this position.  Employees are expected to be able to perform each of these job duties satisfactorily and successfully with or without reasonable accommodations to be qualified for the position.  Other duties may be required and assigned.

Supervision Exercised

Indirect supervision over contracted service providers.

Education and/or Experience Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Multiple years of experience in Government/Public Agency operations, Budgeting, Policy & Grant applications and/or Procurement of Vehicles and/or Services.
• Experience with statistics and budget management required.

In order to perform the functions and responsibilities of the position (listed above) the following knowledge, skills, and abilities are essential.

• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate complex and diverse phases of transit projects and programs.
• Ability to compose correspondence, reports, and maintain records.
• Working knowledge of procurement laws and experience with coordinating bidding process.
• Working knowledge of governmental organization and budgetary procedures.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws.
• Ability to supervise and direct the work of others.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other public officials, contractors, transit providers, and the general public.
• Ability to be firm, tactful, courteous and use good judgment. 
• Possession of high professional standards, integrity and honesty.

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Looking for a fun, friendly place to work where you can utilize your customer service skills? Looking for part time hours with benefits and the ability to work another part-time position? Look no further, the City of Eau Claire Transit Division is currently hiring for part-time Bus Operators! This position includes driving city-wide bus routes while maintaining the schedule and obeying traffic laws, providing information to customers regarding the Transit System, tracking passenger count data, and more!

Candidates must be able to work approximately 20 hours per week, have great customer service skills, a good driving record, be able to maintain a positive attitude, and possess or obtain and maintain a Class B CDL with no air brake restrictions and P endorsement. Our Transit Division will provide CDL training, if needed! 

Schedule: We offer the ability to pick your own schedule (out of the available shifts)! Transit’s hours of operations are Monday – Friday from 5:30 a.m. – 11:56 p.m. and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. – 11:56 p.m. Schedules are chosen 3 times per year and your schedule remains the same during that timeframe. There is also the opportunity to go full-time in the future as openings occur!

Wage rate: $18.42 to $22.97 per hour, plus excellent fringe benefits. Application deadline: March 5, 2023. The application and full job description are available at www.eauclairewi.gov/jobs. 

Interviews expected to take place Friday, March 10, 2023. Candidates will be notified via email if selected to interview.

Equal Opportunity Employer.