Bus Driver | FAX | City of Fresno
Posted 6 days ago
Key Responsibilities
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
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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
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6cD1fomgnc
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications/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.
-ANDTwo
(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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-ANDThree
(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 23, 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.
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's license at time of application.
a) Must be able to obtain a Class B license, with required certificates and endorsements by the end of
the training period (approximately eight weeks).
b) Must maintain the valid Class B Driver's License for the entire term of employment in this class.
c) Must obtain a commercial instruction permit by the end of the second week of the initial training
period. Failure to obtain permit shall be cause for termination.
DMV RECORD VERIFICATION: DMV driving records shall be reviewed at time of application. To qualify for
the written examination, a qualified applicant DMV driving record must NOT indicate the following:
1) In the last three (3) years - No Suspension, Revocation or Probation of a Driver’s license by DMV.
2) In the last three (3) years – No conviction under the following California Vehicle Code sections:
15302-VC, 15304-VC, 13353-VC, 14601-VC, 20001-VC, 20002-VC, 23140-VC, 23103-VC through 23104-VC,
23152-VC through 23153-VC and 40508-VC.
3) Regardless of when - Applicants having more than one violation, in separate incidents, of any of the
above, may not qualify for the written examination. For additional information about the listed vehicle
code violations, please visit https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/driver-education-and-safety/dmv-safetyguidelines-
Preferred Qualifications
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 examination, background
investigation (fingerprints included), and drug screening as part of the pre-employment process.
This position is designated as being Safety Sensitive and requires all eligibles offered employment to
successfully pass a drug test prior to employment. Federal law requires that applicants for positions
involving the operation of certain transit vehicles, revenue services vehicles, the transportation of
hazardous materials or heavy equipment over 26,001 pounds requiring a commercial driver's license, must
undergo pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment and be subject to random alcohol and
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drug testing throughout their employment in this position.
Please complete the “Primary & Highest Education” sections and your driver’s license information under
the Licenses and Certifications section of the online application. Applicants must complete and answer
the supplemental questions.
Annual Salary Range 58,512-74,676
Benefits
Healthcare Plan
Life Insurance
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Retirement Plans
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