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TCAT Bus Operator - $28.02/hr paid CDL training!
TOMPKINS CONSOLIDATED AREA TRANSIT INC —Ithaca, NY
- $28.02 an hour
- Overtime
- Background check
- Customer service
- Pass drug screening
- Free parking
- Paid training
PT Bus Operator - Nights & Weekends
TOMPKINS CONSOLIDATED AREA TRANSIT INC —Ithaca, NY
- $28.02 an hour
- Part-time
- CDL B
- Dedicated
- Mid-level
- Paid training
- Paid time off
Bus Driver
Tompkins County —Tompkins County, NY
- $27 an hour
- Part-time
- CDL B
- Mid-level
- Residential
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Gadabout Transportation Services Inc. —Ithaca, NY
- $23 - $24 an hour
- Part-time
- CDL B
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Adults
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Ithaca City School District —Ithaca, NY
- $16.00 - $26.08 an hour
- Part-time
- 21 years or older
- Mechanical knowledge
- Entry level
- Paid training
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CENTRO, INC. —Cortland, NY
- From $21.70 an hour
- Full-time
- CDL B
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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The Arc of Chemung-Schuyler —Watkins Glen, NY
- From $24 an hour
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Mid-level
- CDL
- 403(b) matching
- Health savings account
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TCAT Bus Operator - $28.02/hr paid CDL training!

TOMPKINS CONSOLIDATED AREA TRANSIT INC -
Ithaca, NY

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Job Details

Full-time
$28.02 an hour

Benefits

Free parking
Paid training
Health savings account
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Paid CDL
Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

Customer communication
Driver's License

Full Job Description

If you value community service, safety, and accountability and are looking for a rewarding career with great benefits and long-term growth, join our team!

TCAT Bus Operators hold a key role in providing our community with safe, reliable, and affordable transportation to and from work, school, and business in Ithaca and surrounding commuter communities. TCAT’s most successful Bus Operators are dependable, customer service-focused, and safety-minded individuals who enjoy helping their community stay connected and get where they need to go!

No CDL? – No problem! TCAT provides exceptional (paid!) training to our Operators.

What You’ll Do:

Safely operate a transit bus on fixed or demand-response routes throughout Tompkins County
Keep routes on schedule while providing exceptional customer service to passengers
Assist riders with directions, accessibility needs, and fare information
Ensure passenger comfort and safety, including during emergencies
Perform pre- and post-trip inspections and complete required documentation.

Who We’re Looking For:

Strong integrity – do you take ownership and consistently make the right choices, even when no one is watching?
Good knowledge of safe driving practices, vehicle traffic laws and regulations.
Commitment to upholding high standards of passenger and equipment safety.
Good verbal and written communication and customer service skills.
Ability to read and follow written schedules and instructions.
Adaptability to learn new skills, routes, and technology.
Flexibility to be available for nights, weekends, and occasional mandatory shifts.

Why You’ll Love TCAT:

Competitive Pay: $28.02 per hour!
- Overtime premium (1.5x) applies after 40 hours/week
Excellent Benefits: View summary here
Medical Insurance (Excellus BCBS): Individual, couple, and family plans with robust employer contribution to monthly premiums
- Medical FSA & HSA options
Dental & Vision Insurance: Employer fully pays premiums for individual and family plans
Retirement 401(k) account: Optional employee contributions, plus employer direct 10% contribution after 2 years
Paid Time Off: annually accrue up to 10 vacation days, 3 personal days, 5 floating holidays, and 7 sick days
Extra Earnings: Opportunities for overtime, premium rates, and pay bonuses
Paid Licensing: TCAT provides in-house, on-site entry-level driver training, and covers CDL licensing costs
Career Growth: Advancement opportunities and seniority perks over time
Fair Pay Practices: Collective bargaining, pay transparency, and commitment to a living wage
Convenient Parking: Free employee parking on-site and nearby overflow
Modern Fleet: Energy-efficient buses equipped with advanced safety features
Uniforms Provided: Including generous shoe allowance

Requirements

This position is safety-sensitive and subject to strict regulatory standards. All prospective TCAT Bus Operators must:

Be at least 21 years old with a clean, valid New York State driver’s license.
Subject to an employment history review in compliance with FMCSA regulations.
Subject to DOT physical exam and drug screening before start date in compliance with NYS Vehicle & Traffic Law 19A.
Subject to random drug and alcohol testing throughout employment.
Subject to a detailed driver history check.
Subject to a comprehensive background check.

Working Conditions:

May come in contact with diesel fuel, fluids, petroleum products, and toxic fumes. Exposed to inclement weather, icy conditions.
Noise level is moderately loud due to running of gas and diesel engines.
Works shifts that may be up to 12 hours per day.
Subject to working day and night hours over a seven day period in a high stress environment.

Physical Demands:

Must be able to drive and be seated for hours.
Must be alert and fit for duty at all times when scheduled.
Must be able to bend, twist, stoop or crouch in the performance of pre-trips and other bus operator duties.

What to Expect with Scheduling:

Schedules vary by seniority – new operators typically work weekends and evenings
- evening hours generally fall between 4 PM and 3 AM
Days off are usually consecutive weekdays (e.g., Tuesday–Wednesday or Wednesday–Thursday)
No split shifts: You’ll work a straightforward shift with a regular meal break, no long downtime in the middle
Overtime opportunities: Open work board days can be long, up to 12 hours of drive time

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