Transit Operator

Job description

Come Join the Town of Avon Team! Nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, Avon, Colorado, is more than a destination - it’s a place to call home. Here, visitors and residents alike enjoy living, working, and playing in a breathtaking outdoor setting. At the Town of Avon, we’re the driving force behind what makes this community thrive. From fixing potholes to hosting events in stunning Nottingham Park, to teaching swim lessons at our 40,000 sq. ft. full-service Recreation Center, to ensuring public safety, our dedicated team makes it all happen. We offer a variety of opportunities in fantastic locations, backed by supportive leadership and excellent benefits. Whether you're seeking a full-time career or a seasonal part-time job, the Town of Avon is the perfect place to grow, contribute, and make a difference. What are you waiting for? Join our team today! Position Overview: The Town of Avon, Colorado, is accepting applications for a Transit Operator - Part-Time/Seasonal The Transit Operator - Part-Time/Seasonal is responsible for operating an Avon Transit bus in a safe, professional, and timely manner, to provide dependable, friendly transportation for residents and guests. Transports passengers, documents ridership levels, and provides a high degree of customer service and information to the riding public. VIEW THE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION HERE Essential Functions: 1. Performs routes within the Town of Avon limits, short-notice trips within town limit to assist medically qualifying passengers with Avon Para transit service prescheduled charter and special events routes, which may extend outside town limits. 2. Operates vehicles, large (36 ft.) buses, and medium cut-away sized “people-movers” (e.g. 25 ft.), trolley-style buses, commercial vans, SUVs and other vehicles, consistent with UTC licensing requirements. 3. Acts as integral part of the residential and guest experience, greets passengers, clearly announces arrivals and departures at each stop and provides visitor information. 4. Performs scheduled pre- and post-trip inspections, including conducting an external/internal visual inspection of the transit bus and pre-testing all necessary equipment, operating/safety devices and controls for use while in service including fluid level, tire pressure, and turn signals. 5. Restocks the bus with schedules and printed information. 6. Employs defensive driving and skilled winter driving techniques and attends all required safety meetings. 7. Tracks and submits to management accurate information for scheduling, daily reports and trip sheets. 8. Completes required tracking and incident reports accurately and legibly as necessary at the end of scheduled shifts. 9. Conducts self in an appropriate manner as representative of the Town of Avon, works effectively in a diverse work environment, uses prudent judgment at all times. Other Duties and Functions: 1. Sweeps, empties trash, performs a visual inspection for lost items and conducts re-fueling and washing of transit vehicles at the end of service 2. Trains new and relief operators as required 3. Logs in and bids shift and route schedules electronically and consistently with the Town’s requirements for full-time employees 4. Other duties as required Why Work for the Town of Avon? We offer an amazing work environment, supportive leadership, and outstanding benefits, including: Retirement match of 3.75% Avon Recreation Center pass Earn Paid Sick Leave Spanish Language Initiative Flexible Scheduling Opportunities for Advancement Town of Avon Culture and Values Our team operates on five core values: Public Service : We are committed to an effective, community-focused organization that passionately engages and serves our residents, property owners, businesses, and guests. Openness : We are open, transparent, complete, objective and respectful of opposing views with all Town officials and with the public in our decisions and actions. Leadership : We perform our work with commitment, passion, collaboration, fairness, honesty and courage to elevate our performance, the performance of our co-workers, and the character of our community. Integrity : We are professional, ethical, responsible and accountable in our decisions and actions. Stewardship : We are custodians and stewards of the Town's financial, physical, environmental and natural resources on behalf of current and future generations. Qualifications A high school diploma or equivalent (GED) with 3 years Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) driving experience or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience is required. Must possess a CDL permit or CDL license or obtain within 3 weeks of hire date, non-conditional Special Requirements: The Town reserves the right to suspend or extend the posting deadline based on receipt of qualified candidates. A background check and reference checks will be required prior to employment. The Town of Avon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Application Deadline Date: 11/20/2026