Bus Operator; Hartford

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.

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.

• 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.