Connecticut Transit
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.
Training All bus operator trainees must attend 6‑8 weeks of training. Training rate is $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 Driver’s License (CDL)
Must be at least 21 years old. Valid CDL required (Class A or B)
HS Diploma or GED
Must have P (Passenger) Endorsement and in addition one of the following Endorsements: S (School Bus), V (Student Transportation Vehicle), F (Taxi, Livery, Service Bus, Motor Bus or Motor Coach), 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 (including nights, weekends, holidays and split shifts)
Must not have outside employment that interferes with employment at CTtransit
Ability to pass DOT physical exam, 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 http://www.cttransit.com/Careers/ and complete the online application.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Distribution and Supply Chain
Industries Truck Transportation
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Must be available to work a flexible schedule to include days, nights, weekends, split shifts and holidays as assigned.
Training All bus operator trainees must attend 6‑8 weeks of training. Training rate is $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 Driver’s License (CDL)
Must be at least 21 years old. Valid CDL required (Class A or B)
HS Diploma or GED
Must have P (Passenger) Endorsement and in addition one of the following Endorsements: S (School Bus), V (Student Transportation Vehicle), F (Taxi, Livery, Service Bus, Motor Bus or Motor Coach), 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 (including nights, weekends, holidays and split shifts)
Must not have outside employment that interferes with employment at CTtransit
Ability to pass DOT physical exam, 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 http://www.cttransit.com/Careers/ and complete the online application.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Distribution and Supply Chain
Industries Truck Transportation
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