CDL Bus Operator

Between $16.50 and $20.36 Per Hour DOE (Depends on Experience) Position range in Victoria County $16.93 - $28.07 Per hour CDL Bus Operator

GOLDEN CRESCENT REGIONAL

Occupation:

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

Location:

Victoria, TX - 77901-5499 Positions available: 1 Job #: 16936501

Source:

WorkInTexas

Posted:

11/03/2025

Updated:

02/17/2026

Expires:

04/16/2026

Web Site:

WorkInTexas Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite Full Time Experience 24 Month(s) CDL Required Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Public Transit Available Benefits Help for . This position is considered safety-sensitive and is governed by Federal Transit Administration (FTA) drug & alcohol testing regulations. Primary responsibilities include the transport of passengers in a safe, courteous, and reliable manner. Assists the transportation division by helping to maintain vehicles in a condition of operating excellence so that the vehicles are safe, clean, and functional.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED

Safely transport all types of passengers, including adults, children, the elderly, and individuals who may have disabilities or special needs. Completes routing sheets and any other vehicle reports as appropriate and necessary. Assists the elderly and disabled passengers in and out of vehicles and other passengers as appropriate. Comply with all traffic regulations and agency policies. Operates a mobile radio or similar device to communicate with the dispatcher(s) and/or other drivers. Report disruptions in service or delays. Follows safety and accident policies and procedures. Attends the following training: First Aid, CPR, Passenger Assistance Techniques and Passenger Sensitivity Skills, Defensive Driving, Blood Borne Pathogens, and other training as deemed necessary and appropriate Secures passengers wheelchairs to restraining devices to stabilize wheelchairs during all trips Ensures that passengers deposit correct fares in farebox. Turns in fareboxes at the end of each day. Performs other duties when not driving, such as cleaning and servicing vehicles with fuel, lubricants, etc., as appropriate. Performs pre- and post-trip inspections in accordance with 49 CFR 396.13. Attend seminars and workshops as needed and approved. Performs such other duties as may be assigned

Required Essential Job Functions:

SIT:

Drives bus on designated routes throughout cities or counties to counties, which requires tolerance of seated posture up to 12 hours.

CLIMB:

Requires climbing steps for up to 12 hours, frequently entering and exiting buses during shift.

LIFT/MANUEVER/OPERATE

Able to assist with personal items (maximum lifting 50 lbs.). Requires horizontally transferring weight, 1 hour, 75ft without mechanical assistance. Required to assist disabled passengers into and out of vehicle (maximum weight allowed on wheelchair lifts is 800 lbs. which includes the client and wheelchair; wheelchairs are pushed or slid side-to-side without lifting). The driver opens the engine compartment hatch, adjusts mirrors, and operates bypass on farebox requiring upper body forces of 55 pounds for up to 1 hour.

POSTURAL

Required to secure passengers wheelchairs with restraining devices to stabilize wheelchairs during trip. (Requires bending and/or kneeling).

WALK:

Requires walking up to .25 miles, in an 8-hour shift to assist clients.

VISION:

Requires (near, far, depth) vision (day and night) to complete written forms and reports, drive, observe traffic signals and signs, operate bus controls, switches, and levers, inspect bus for safety and cleanliness, collect fares, and keep all information on bus current.

TEMPERATURE

Operator must tolerate working environment with outside ambient temperatures, including excessive heat, cold, and precipitation when performing pre-trip inspection, assisting passengers or other duties as assigned. Must tolerate working environment with controlled temperatures inside while driving the bus.

COUPLING

Operate communication or other bus equipment with switches and levers requiring coupling forces of 5 pounds for up to 12 hours.

GENERAL QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Graduation from an accredited high school is preferred, plus two years of full-time experience in transportation/public oriented field (college or business school training may be substituted equally for up to one years experience).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Required to hold a valid Texas Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with the Passenger Endorsement. Air Brake preferred but not required. Required to pass a road test in the type of vehicle he/she will be operating. Required to pass Pre-Employment Drug and Alcohol Testing (and ongoing testing as required by 49 CFR Part 40 and 655). Required to pass a Department of Transportation physical examination; Must have no more than one (1) traffic citation for moving violations in the past year and no DWI/DUI convictions in the last seven years. Must maintain compliance with all applicable federal and state regulations governing commercial passenger transportation