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.

Training

Start Date:

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.

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