Start Your Career as a Paratransit Bus Operator — Get Paid While Obtaining Your CDL
Looking for a stable, rewarding career with great benefits and guaranteed full-time hours? Join the team and obtain your CDL as you work full time. Applicants with a regular New York State driver’s licenses are encouraged to apply — we’ll help you complete your CDL licensing process on the clock.
As a Bus Operator, you’ll play an important role serving the community by safely transporting passengers throughout city and suburban routes while delivering excellent customer service everyday. METRO Paratransit offers a rewarding career to those who love to drive AND get satisfaction from hands on helping the members of our community who need transportation.
Why Join Us?
- Paid CDL obtainment
- Full-time employment from day one
- Competitive pay with advancement opportunities
- Meaningful public service career
- Supportive union environment (ATU Local 1342)
- Equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity
Pay
Starting Rate: $21.31/hour (A new contract is in negotiation so this will be going up!)
What You’ll Do
- Safely operate buses on city and suburban routes
- Assist passengers, including wheelchair securement
- Provide courteous and professional customer service
- Observe and report unsafe or unusual conditions
- Follow all traffic laws and safety procedures
What We’re Looking For
- At least 18 years old
- Valid New York State Driver’s License to apply, CDL Class B License or Learner Permit to be hired
- Safe driving
- Reliable attendance and strong work ethic
- Ability to communicate professionally with passengers and staff
- Neat and professional appearance
Physical & Work Environment
This position involves extended periods of sitting while operating a bus, along with occasional bending, reaching, lifting, pushing, and assisting passengers. Operators work primarily indoors but may occasionally be exposed to outdoor weather conditions, vehicle vibration, noise, and fumes.
Apply Today - We must receive your NFTA application, just a resume is not enough to get the process started.
Official job description and application can be found at:
jobs.nfta.com
(you will need to type or copy and paste this into your browser)
Submit your paper NFTA employment application to:
NFTA Human Resources
181 Ellicott Street
Buffalo, NY 14203
or
Email a PDF/Image to: [email protected]
Learn more and apply online at: jobs.nfta.com or call us with questions at (716)855-6500. This number calls HR directly; no AI! No Hold Music! No Pressing additional buttons! We are here to help you.
The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Pay: From $21.31 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Uniform allowance
- Union benefits
Work Location: In person
