What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bus Operator (Stamford) position at CT TRANSIT?
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.
- Must have a valid class A or B Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
- 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) or
- V(Student Transportation Vehicle) or
- F(Taxi, Livery, Service Bus, Motor Bus or Motor Coach) or
- 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 (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 position
- Must be able to attend training
- Must be able to effectively read, write and comprehend basic English.