CDL Public Transit Operator; Driver

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 per 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 (approximately US $12.50 per hour).
• Retirement Savings: US $1.15 per hour 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.