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Accepting applications for:
Mass Transit Operator
Transit Division / Transportation Services Department
Application deadline: Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Visit www.icgov.org/jobs to apply online
Permanent ¾ time position available
Wage: $24.44 – $31.45 per hour (starting wage contingent upon experience)
Hours to be determined by shift bid and can include early mornings, evenings and Saturdays
Days of operation: Monday through Saturday
Job Summary:
Under direction, operates City buses to transport the general public safely to and from destinations on assigned
route. Collects fares and ridership statistics for municipal and government reports.
Minimum Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other:
High school education or G.E.D. and seven to twelve months of related experience or training; or equivalent
combination of education and experience. Valid State of Iowa Class B commercial driver’s license instruction
permit. Valid State of Iowa Class B commercial driver’s license with passenger and air-brake endorsements
required upon completion of training period. Meet federal drug testing requirements. A pre-employment drug
screen. Must be 18 years of age. Must pass criminal background check.
Preferred Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other:
High school diploma or G.E.D. and one year of related experience or training; or equivalent combination of
education and experience. Experience in mass transit operations or related.
More information:
A full job description including a listing of essential duties and responsibilities and necessary knowledge, skills and
abilities is available at www.icgov.org/jobs under Job Descriptions.
The City of Iowa City is an eligible employer under Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Please visit the PSLF
website for more information: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-
service#qualifying-repayment-plans.
It is the policy of the City of Iowa City to afford equal employment opportunities for all employees and potential
City employees.
Date posted: August 26, 2025
the City. Employees are provided paid time to complete ELDT and to take required CDL tests.
Information on how to obtain an Iowa CDL including the CDL manual and practice test are available