CTTRANSIT
Bus Operator (New Haven)
CTTRANSIT, New London, Connecticut, us, 06320
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 GEDAt least 21 years oldMust have
P
(Passenger) Endorsement and in addition one of the following Endorsements:
S
(School Bus) orV (Student Transportation Vehicle) orF
(Taxi, Livery, Service Bus, Motor Bus or Motor Coach) orA
(Activity Vehicle)
Must be air brake qualified (No L Restriction)No more than (1) moving violation in the last 3 yearsMinimum (1) year experience in a position requiring excellent customer service skillsAbility 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 positionMust be able to attend trainingMust 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 PayPaid Time Off (vacation, sick and holidays)401k and Pension Retirement plansInsurance
Low cost no deductible medical, dental and vision including familyLife InsuranceCompany paid Life Insurance and short term disability plansVoulntary Supplemental family, Accident Insurance an Additional Disability PlansOther Benefits
Flexible Spending AccountEmployee Assistance ProgramTuition ReimbursementFree 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?
YesNo
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?
YesNo
03
This position requires no more than one (1) moving violation in the past three (3) years. Do you meet this requirement?
YesNo
04
From the list below, which of these endorsements do you currently have on your CDL? (select all that apply)
P - PassengerS - School BusV - Student Transportation VehicleF - Taxi, Livery, Service Bus, Motor Bus or Motor CoachA - 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.
YesNo
07
I reviewed the qualifications & position responsibilities and would be able to fulfill work expectations.
YesNo
Required Question
$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 GEDAt least 21 years oldMust have
P
(Passenger) Endorsement and in addition one of the following Endorsements:
S
(School Bus) orV (Student Transportation Vehicle) orF
(Taxi, Livery, Service Bus, Motor Bus or Motor Coach) orA
(Activity Vehicle)
Must be air brake qualified (No L Restriction)No more than (1) moving violation in the last 3 yearsMinimum (1) year experience in a position requiring excellent customer service skillsAbility 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 positionMust be able to attend trainingMust 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 PayPaid Time Off (vacation, sick and holidays)401k and Pension Retirement plansInsurance
Low cost no deductible medical, dental and vision including familyLife InsuranceCompany paid Life Insurance and short term disability plansVoulntary Supplemental family, Accident Insurance an Additional Disability PlansOther Benefits
Flexible Spending AccountEmployee Assistance ProgramTuition ReimbursementFree 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?
YesNo
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?
YesNo
03
This position requires no more than one (1) moving violation in the past three (3) years. Do you meet this requirement?
YesNo
04
From the list below, which of these endorsements do you currently have on your CDL? (select all that apply)
P - PassengerS - School BusV - Student Transportation VehicleF - Taxi, Livery, Service Bus, Motor Bus or Motor CoachA - 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.
YesNo
07
I reviewed the qualifications & position responsibilities and would be able to fulfill work expectations.
YesNo
Required Question