Driving for Huntsville Transit
Steer Your Career with the Huntsville Transit Team
Huntsville Transit provides safe, reliable transportation options to help residents and visitors get where they need to go. Our system includes two services – Orbit and Access.
Orbit and Access Full-Time Employee Benefits:
- Pension Plan: Retirement security through RSA (10-year vesting)
- Free Health Clinic: Free City clinic and prescriptions for your whole family
- Premier Insurance: Full coverage via Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
- Paid Training: Professional coaching on our state -of-the-art Nova, Gillig and El Dorado fleet
- Yearly Raises: On your hiring anniversary, you will move to the next step on the pay scale
- Work/Life Balance: 40-hour work week with two days off a week
- Uniforms: Uniforms will be provided at no cost
Driving for Huntsville Transit means being part of a team. Bus operators play a vital role in keeping the City connected and moving forward and contribute to the growth and success of Huntsville. Being a Huntsville Transit bus operator offers a stable, rewarding career with excellent benefits. Steer Your Career with Huntsville Transit.
Driving for Access Huntsville
Access is Huntsville’s public paratransit bus service that provides specialized transportation for individuals who, because of a disability, are unable to independently use the city’s regular fixed‑route public transit system. Access service is available to individuals that fit within the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as well as senior citizens over the age of 65 who live within the City of Huntsville paratransit service area.
Access bus operators are vital to our commitment to dignity, professionalism and exceptional service. Our operators value diversity, empathy and patience. We also value diverse backgrounds, education and life experiences.
What it means to be an Access bus operator?
- A general Class D license-which is a a regular drivers license
- It’s easy to apply! We do require all drivers to pass a background check and drug screening, and complete orientation and training.
Driving for Orbit Huntsville
Orbit is Huntsville’s fixed-route bus system, operating along designated routes throughout the city – similar to a typical city bus service. It’s a convenient and affordable option for riders who can access bus stops and travel along established schedules.
What it means to be an Orbit bus operator?
- Fixed Routes: No erratic schedules; know where you are going every day
- Shift Bidding: Seniority-based bidding for routes and times
- Shift Entry: New drivers start mid-day (11:45 AM – 9:20 PM), moving toward day shifts as they promote
Orbit bus operators will need a Passenger (P) Endorsement: We’ll help you earn this at no cost to you with Calhoun Community College in Decatur. Check our detailed steps.
How to add a Passenger (P) Endorsement to your CDL at no cost to you: If you already hold a Class A or B CDL but lack the Passenger (P) endorsement, adding it is a straightforward process.
How to Apply: To apply for part-time or full-time bus operator positions, view the current Job Openings.