Bus Operator
Drive Your Career Forward While Making a Difference in Your Community
Join Vivalon Rides in Sonoma County!
Are you looking for a rewarding driving career where every day matters?
For more than 70 years, Vivalon has helped connect people to essential services and opportunities through dependable transportation. As a Marin-based nonprofit and a 10-time winner of the Best Places to Work in the North Bay, we're proud to offer a positive, supportive workplace where employees are valued and appreciated.
If you're a professional driver who enjoys helping people and wants a stable career with great benefits, we'd love to meet you.
Why You'll Love Driving for Vivalon
- Starting pay of $26/hour
- Paid training provided
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Monday-Friday daytime schedule
- No nights, weekends, or holidays spent behind the wheel
- Meaningful work serving your community
- Join a respected nonprofit with an award-winning culture
What You'll Do
As a Bus Operator, you'll provide safe, reliable, and courteous transportation while creating a positive experience for every passenger. You'll play an important role in helping individuals stay connected to their communities, appointments, and daily activities.
What We're Looking For
We're seeking drivers who are:
- Friendly, dependable, and customer-focused
- Passionate about serving the community
- Safety-minded and professional
- Comfortable assisting passengers of varying mobility levels
Qualifications
- Valid California Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
- Ability to complete all paid training with full attendance
- Ability to obtain a VDDP Certificate and Passenger Endorsement within 8 weeks of hire
- Clean driving record
- Ability to kneel, bend, secure wheelchairs, and assist passengers as needed
- One professional reference
- Must pass a pre-employment physical, drug and alcohol screening, and comply with federally required random testing
Benefits & Perks
We offer a comprehensive benefits package effective the first of the month following one full month of employment, including:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Chiropractic Coverage
- Life Insurance
- Retirement Planning Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Employee Support Resources
- And More
$2,000 Sign-On & Retention Bonus! Earn $1,000 after 90 days and another $1,000 after one year of employment. Join Vivalon and make a difference in your community while enjoying competitive pay, great benefits, and a meaningful career.
Ready to drive with purpose?
Apply today and start a career where your work helps move communities forward.
Vivalon is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Compensation details: 26-26 Hourly Wage
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