RTS Bus Driver

Make an Impact at RTS

At RTS, we connect our community to the people, places, and opportunities that matter most. As a Bus Operator in Monroe County, you will help provide vital, safe, and reliable transportation to customers traveling to jobs, school, healthcare, shopping, and recreational activities.

Reports To:

Director of Transportation

Salary Range: $29.63 per hour

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (after training period, full-time only)

• Pension
• Deferred Compensation

• 40 hours per week guaranteed for full-time employees
• Paid weekly
• Employee Assistance Program
• 24/7 On-site Wellness & Fitness Center
• Well-Being Program
• Culture & Inclusion Council

Regional Transit Service (RTS) is seeking a qualified individual who enjoys driving and working with the public to join our team as a Bus Operator in Monroe County. RTS Bus Operators operate 40-foot public transit vehicles to transport passengers along specific routes in Monroe County in accordance with published timetables.

October 26th for non-fully licensed candidates;
November 9th for fully licensed candidates.

• Operate a 40-foot public transit vehicle to transport passengers along specific routes in Monroe County.
• Operate assigned routes in accordance with published timetables.
• Provide excellent customer service and clearly and effectively communicate with customers.
• Maintain composure and professionalism while interacting with a diverse population of passengers, including during conflict, stressful conditions, or challenging customer interactions.
• Work flexible hours and split shifts based on seniority and operational needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• No more than 5 points on your driver's license.
• A minimum of five (5) years of Class D auto driving experience.
• If not currently fully licensed, must obtain a Class B permit with passenger endorsement and no air brake restriction prior to the start date.
• Must successfully obtain a Class B license with passenger endorsement and no air brake restriction.
• Must attend 8-10 weeks of paid training, Monday through Friday, approximately 30-35 hours per week.
• Must be able to work flexible hours and regularly work split shifts. Work is picked by seniority four times per year (January, April, July, and September).
• Must pass a post-offer 19-A physical.

• Valid New York State Commercial Driver's License (Class "A" or "B") with a good driving record, passenger endorsement, and no restrictions on air brakes or passenger seating.

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate with customers.
• Ability to maintain composure and professionalism in stressful or challenging customer situations.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse population of passengers.

Tasks involve the intermittent performance of physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of bending, kneeling, squatting, reaching, climbing (stairs), twisting (arm/back), and/or rotating (arm). May also involve lifting (up to 10 pounds), carrying (up to 10 pounds), pushing and/or pulling (up to 150 pounds) materials and/or equipment. The job involves sitting for extended periods of time, up to eight hours per day.

Ninety-five percent of the time is spent inside, and 5% of the time is spent outside, exposing employees to natural environmental conditions. Employees are exposed to fumes, noise (bus), vibration (seat), hazards, and motorized vehicles.

Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority (RGRTA) maintains a zero-tolerance drug and alcohol policy in accordance with state and federal law. For safety-sensitive positions, applicants must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test and receive a verified negative test result before performing safety-sensitive functions. Employees in these positions are also subject to additional drug and alcohol testing throughout their employment in accordance with Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulatory requirements.

As required by law, RTS tests for various substances, including cocaine, amphetamines, opioids, PCP, and marijuana metabolites. Please be advised that marijuana can remain detectable in…