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 $25.80
Once training is complete the rate will increase to the starting rate of a Bus Operator.
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.
- Must have a valid class A or B Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
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At least 21 years old valid CDL required (Class A or B)
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HS Diploma or GED
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Must have P ( Passenger) Endorsement and in addition one of the following Endorsements:
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S(School Bus) or
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V(Student Transportation Vehicle) or
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F(Taxi, Livery, Service Bus, Motor Bus or Motor Coach) or
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A(Activity Vehicle)
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Must be air brake qualified (No L Restriction)
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No more than (1) moving violation in the last 3 years
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Minimum (1) year experience in a position requiring excellent customer service skills
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Ability to work all shifts (which includes nights, weekends, holidays and split shifts)
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Must not have outside employment that interferes with employment at CTtransit.
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Ability to pass DOT physical exam, and pending CDL tests, pre-employment testing and meet the physical requirements of the position
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Must be able to attend training
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Must be able to effectively read, write and comprehend basic English.
Please visit our website at http://www.cttransit.com/Careers/ and complete the online application.
