Bus Operator Trainee - Non CDL
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 16, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 4, 2026.
Description
High Valley Transit, located in Utah, is seeking candidates for Operator Trainees to obtain their Class B CDL permit with passenger endorsement. During training, the trainee will learn how to successfully be responsible for safely transporting people by bus on regularly scheduled High Valley Transit bus routes; pre & post trip procedures; and communicate with dispatch.
Graduation from the training program will be based off of successfully passing Class B CDL permit tests. Upon Graduation employees will move into a full-time year-round Operator role.
Training & Pay Progression
- Training Rate: $23.00 per hour during the approximately one-month training period.
- Post-CDL Rate: $28.00 per hour upon successful completion of training and obtaining the required CDL.
The increase to $28.00 per hour is contingent upon successfully obtaining the required CDL.
Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be a permanent U.S. resident or U.S. citizen and able to obtain an unrestricted CDL license.
- Minimum 21 years of age
- Possess a valid Utah driver's license with no moving violations in the past twelve (12) months
- Must pass a criminal and background check
- Must pass a drug screening
- Demonstration of recent customer service experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Ability to perform the physical requirement of the job including regular walking, floor to waist lifting up to 50 lbs. occasionally/carrying up to 15 lbs. occasionally, reaching, pushing, pulling, kneeling, crouching, balancing, bending, and prolonged periods of sitting and standing
- Willing to obtain Class B permit with Air Brakes and Passenger Endorsement
- Ability to obtain a Medical DOT Card before receiving Commercial Learners Permit (CLP)
- Safety-sensitive position requires mandatory and/or random drug and alcohol screenings.
- Able and willing to work day or evening shifts, weekends, and holiday shifts as assigned.
- Able to prepare legible written reports of incidents and accidents.
We offer a generous benefit package with options for a premium free health plan, dental plan, and life insurance. We also provide State of Utah retirement, sick leave, parental leave, 401K match, and vacation pay.
We are a drug free workplace conducting drug testing. HVT is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.