Bus Operator

1 month ago

New London, United States CTTRANSIT Full time
Salary: $26.57 Hourly

Location : CT 06517, CT

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 00786

Department: Bus Operators

Opening Date: 05/02/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

Job Description

Safely operating transit buses on routes, providing courteous, helpful customer service; collecting fares; following schedules; maintaining excellent attendance and working cooperatively with other employees on the team.

Must be available to work a flexible schedule to include days, nights, weekends, split shifts and holidays as assigned.

All bus operator trainees must attend 6-8 weeks of training.

Training rate of $24.80

Once training is complete the rate will increase to the starting rate of a Bus Operator.

Examples of Duties

Operates transit buses and wheelchair lifts, collects fares and verifies valid passes and identification cards, receives and transmits communications over a two-way radio, coordinates passenger transfers, reports schedule delays, completes and files reports including accidents, detours, vehicle inspections, fares and passes, and other incidents, makes recommendations for safety and route improvements.
Qualifications

  • Must have a valid class A or B Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
  • HS Diploma or GED
  • At least 21 years old
  • Must have P (Passenger) Endorsement and in addition one of the following Endorsements:
    • S (School Bus) or
    • V(Student Transportation Vehicle) or
    • F (Taxi, Livery, Service Bus, Motor Bus or Motor Coach) or
    • A (Activity Vehicle)
Must be air brake qualified (No L Restriction) No more than (1) moving violation in the last 3 years Minimum (1) year experience in a position requiring excellent customer service skills Ability to work all shifts (which includes nights, weekends, holidays and split shifts) Must not have outside employment that interferes with employment at CTtransit. Ability to pass DOT physical exam, and pending CDL tests, pre-employment testing and meet the physical requirements of the position Must be able to attend training Must be able to effectively read, write and comprehend basic English.
How To Apply

Please visit our website at and complete the online application.

Why work at CTtransit ?.......

CTtransit offers a highly competitive benefit package to all full-time eligible employees.

Competitive Wages
  • Competitive Pay
  • Paid Time Off (vacation, sick and holidays)
  • 401k and Pension Retirement plans
Insurance
  • Low cost no deductible medical, dental and vision including family
  • Life Insurance
  • Company paid Life Insurance and short term disability plans
  • Voulntary Supplemental family, Accident Insurance an Additional Disability Plans
Other Benefits
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
Free public transportation for you and your spouse

For more information about benefits, contact Human Resources.

CTtransit is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer.

01

Do you have experience in a position requiring excellent customer service skills?
  • Yes
  • No


02

This position requires you to have the ability to work all shifts to include days, nights, weekends, split shifts and holidays as assigned, are you able to meet this requirement?
  • Yes
  • No


03

This position requires no more than one (1) moving violation in the past three (3) years. Do you meet this requirement?
  • Yes
  • No


04

From the list below, which of these endorsements do you currently have on your CDL? (select all that apply)
  • P - Passenger
  • S - School Bus
  • V - Student Transportation Vehicle
  • F - Taxi, Livery, Service Bus, Motor Bus or Motor Coach
  • A - Activity Vehicle


05

Do you have a current L Restriction on your license?

06

I understand that preference may be given to applicants that are fully qualified based on our current requirements.
  • Yes
  • No


07

I reviewed the qualifications & position responsibilities and would be able to fulfill work expectations.
  • Yes
  • No


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