CDL Public Transit Operator (Driver)

Job Description: The Bus Operator\'s primary responsibilities are to

safely and efficiently operate their assigned vehicle on a specified

route in accordance with the time schedule allotted for that route.

Public Transit Bus Operators transport passengers over specified routes

to local or distant points according to time schedules. This position is

subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing, under

Federal Transportation Administration (FTA) drug and alcohol

regulations. Bus Operators act as a \"front-line\" customer service

representative of the Company. Bus Operators use good judgment,

interpersonal communication skills, and workplace knowledge to assist

customers with information, assure passenger safety, and to resolve

problems and conflicts wherever possible. To be a public transit bus

operator with BTM, employees must possess a Commercial Driver\'s License

(Class A or B) with a Passenger \"P\" Endorsement and without an

Air-Brake Restriction. Applicants with a Class A CDL, but who lack the

necessary Passenger Endorsement must be in possession of a Massachusetts

CDL Passenger \"P\" Endorsement Permit. Competitive Pay: starting wage

US\$24.92 per hour with progression to top rate US\$26.67/hour after six

months High-value Benefits: 100 % employer-paid health, dental, vision

and hearing insurance covering employees and dependents, worth roughly

US\$26,000 per year (\~US\$12.50/hr). Retirement Savings: US\$1.15/hr

401(k) contribution (US\$2,392 annually). Bonuses: US\$1,000 sign-on

bonus after probation and annual safety/attendance bonuses. Paid

Training: BRTA provides paid CDL License training for qualified

applicants. Additional benefits: Eleven paid holidays, paid time off and

a strong union contract guaranteeing benefits through 2027. Job

Requirements: Safely and efficiently operate their assigned vehicle on a

specified route in accordance with the time schedule allotted for that

route. Adhere to, all traffic rules and regulations. Act as a

\"front-line\" customer service representative of the Company. Perform

pre-trip and post-trip inspections of vehicle assigned. Report any

defects or issues with vehicle assigned using appropriate documentation

and forms. Use good judgement, interpersonal communication skills and

workplace knowledge to assist customers with information, assure

passenger safety and to resolve problems and conflicts whenever possible

Attend regular trainings as scheduled by the department supervisor and

with the requirements of 5310 MAP driver qualification standards. Have

reliable transportation both to and from work. Possess the physical

skills applicable to the safe and efficient operation of a

passenger-carrying public transit bus of varying sizes. Be able to meet

the minimum Federal Motor Carrier Regulations for age and physical

condition. Pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test. Possess and

maintain a valid CDL license with the required endorsements. Have

working knowledge of basic arithmetic, map reading and time telling. Be

able to communicate verbally to the extent of interacting with

passengers. Complete accurate, legible, and factual written reports. Any

combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from

high school. Possess or be able to possess a valid CDL, with a passenger

endorsement, and without an air brakes restriction. Be able to obtain a

valid bus operators license issued by the Massachusetts Department of

Public Utilities (DPU), this will be sponsored by the company if an

offer is extended. Be eligible to be insured under Berkshire Transit

Management Inc.\'s insurance policy for duration of employment. Be able

to pass USDOT medical examination/physical. Be able to lift up to 30

pounds. Reliably and consistently report to work on time, regularly, and

be ready to fulfill all job requirements.