Transit Bus Driver

Live, Work, and Play in Steamboat Springs, Colorado this Winter Ski Season.

Steamboat Springs is a world-class winter destination nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountains along the Yampa River. Known for its champagne powder snow and beautiful lines, Steamboat Resort attracts visitors from all around the world. You will find Steamboat Springs Transit diligently moving people to where they need to be throughout this vibrant community.

Seasonal Entry Level – Winter Seasonal City Transit Bus Driver

Steamboat Springs Transit is looking to fill bus driver positions paid at $23.94/hour to $27.94/hour for the upcoming winter ski season with safe and reliable drivers. 

If you do not already have the required Commercial Driver's License, the process begins with our paid training class which will begin on October 15, 2025.  The 5-week, 200-hour training class is designed to help anyone obtain their Colorado CDL Class B driver's license as well as learn everything they need to have a successful season of city bus driving.  We will pay you $23.94/hour to attend the CDL training class.  Once you successfully obtain your CDL and pass the training class, you will be promoted to the seasonal bus driver and earn $27.94/hour for the remainder of the winter season.

Applicants who currently hold an eligible Class B CDL with passenger endorsement and air brakes restriction removed are eligible to test out of the Entry-Level Driver Training. Upon successful completion of the test, candidates will start at the winter seasonal driver pay rate of $27.94-37.72/hour and placement within the range is dependent upon relevant experience and qualifications. All applicants regardless of licensing status will be required to attend SST operations training. All drivers interested in testing out of ELDT must complete their test by October 13th, 2025.

Steamboat Springs Transit offers the following bonuses and perks:

1. $700 early sign-on bonus for those who sign up before October 1, 2025. 

2. An extra $2.00 per hour is earned for regional shifts.

3. End-of-season bonuses are based on the number of hours you work throughout the winter ski season, start to finish. The bonus for completing at least 500 hours is $1,000, for completing at least 750 hours is $2,000, and for completing at least 1,000 hours is $3,000. 

4. All city of Steamboat Springs employees have free access to Howelsen Hill Ski Area & Ice Rink.

The typical work week is a minimum of 37 hours spread over four to five days. Shift schedules are bid on a seniority system based on hours worked or scores earned during the training class. Bus services start at 5:00 AM and can run as late as 1:30 AM., seven days a week.

Our bus drivers are responsible for safely operating a public transportation bus and transporting passengers on a prescribed route, on time and in accordance with local, state, and federal standards.  Our drivers must practice safe defensive driving techniques, be knowledgeable of the area, provide guests with schedule & route information, assist disabled guests on and off the bus, and complete reports of all accidents, damage, or incidents.  Our bus drivers will also be assigned to bus-wash duties as part of their normal working shift. 

Successful applicants will need to have the following qualifications:

• Must be a U.S. citizen or legally eligible to work in the USA.

• Must possess a current valid state driver's license without record of suspension or revocation in any state.

• Must have an acceptable driving record, with no alcohol- or drug-related convictions in the last 7 years.

• Must be 21 years of age at time of hire.

• A clean background check. 

• An ability to commit to the entire season: October 15, 2025 to April 12, 2026.

• The ability to pass all Department Of Transportation Commercial Driver's License requirements including medical screening, drug and alcohol testing, and licensing requirements.

Employee Housing

Shared employee housing with central bathrooms, kitchens, and laundry facilities will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Each employee shares a room with one other employee.

Wages/Pay: $27.94 per hour