Safely transport passengers, provide friendly assistance, and keep Crested Butte’s community moving.

Mountain Express is more than a transit agency — we’re a team that keeps the Crested Butte community moving.

Working at Mountain Express means having a job that makes a difference every day. Our team connects residents, employees, visitors, and friends with the places they need to go while helping make our community more accessible and connected.

We offer competitive pay, great benefits including fully paid healthcare, paid training, and opportunities to build valuable skills — including fully paid CDL training for drivers. Whether you’re looking to start a new career, become part of the Crested Butte community, or find meaningful work with a great team, Mountain Express is a place where you can grow, contribute, and enjoy where you work and live.

JOB DESCRIPTION – Bus Driver

STATUS: Seasonal, full-time, or part-time
REPORTS TO: Driver Supervisor

NATURE OF WORK

Responsible for safe transport and friendly assistance of passengers as bus driver in fixed route and demand response service.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Safely perform all duties.

• Drive various passenger vehicles.

• Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections, including required paperwork.

• Maintain ridership counts.

• Follow prescribed routes and schedules.

• Assist passengers with route and area information.

• Comply with Substance Abuse policy and other Personnel Practices.

• Perform as part of Mountain Express Team.

OTHER DUTIES

• Keep Supervisor and office informed of hazardous or unusual road conditions and situations.

• Assist with passenger loading procedures.

• Assist with snow removal when necessary.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITIES

• General knowledge of all vehicles used.

• General knowledge of the area.

• Participation in Mountain Express orientation, including safety and operations, ADA training, and substance abuse awareness orientation.

MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT USED

• Various passenger vehicles including small, mid-sized, and full-sized transit buses, and passenger cars and trucks.

• Fueling station.

• Fluids filling apparatus.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, FORMAL TRAINING

• If not already held, this position requires attainment of Colorado Commercial Driver's License, Class BP-2 with no air brake restriction. License/training and associated fees are covered in full by Mountain Express.

• CPR and Basic First Aid recommended.