What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transit Bus Driver position at Manchester Transit Authority?
Job Overview
We are seeking a reliable Driver to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for transporting passengers or goods in a safe and timely manner.
Salary
-Training: $12.00/Hour - for applicants without a CDL, Airbrake and Passenger
-Starting Salary: $26.62/Hour
-Six Months: $28.10/Hour
-One Year: $29.58/Hour
Benefits
-Up to 40 hours/week.
-Applicants who already hold CDL-B, Airbrake, and Passenger receive $500.00 ($250.00 after six months, $250.00 after one year).
-Eight (8) paid holidays when full-time
-Perfect attendance bonuses.
-No cleaning, sweeping, or fueling.
-Physical and drug testing paid by the MTA.
Duties
- Operate a transit bus on a fixed route or on a demand response schedule. Availability Monday-Saturday, a scheduled day off based on seniority.
- Conduct a complete vehicle safety check before and after use.
- Communicate effectively with passengers or clients
- Follow traffic laws and regulations at all times
Qualifications
-Be 18 years of age or older.
-Hold a valid driver’s license for a minimum of two years.
-Have an excellent driving history (more than three recorded moving violations during the past two years will disqualify your application).
-Bring a current copy of their Motor Vehicle Record.
-Read and speak English sufficiently.
-Pass a DOT physical examination in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
-Pass a DOT drug/alcohol screening in accordance with Federal Motor -Carrier Safety Regulations.
-Pass a New Hampshire criminal background check.
-Be a high school graduate or have a GED.
Please note that anyone applying for a job as a bus operator must inform the MTA of all previous employment as the driver of a commercial vehicle within the last ten years.
Pay: $26.62 - $29.58 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
Work Location: In person
Salary : $250