Full-Time Bus Operators

Centro Announcement of Vacant Position

Full-Time Bus Operators - Syracuse

DEPARTMENT:
Syracuse Transit Operations

Training Rate: $26.14

HOURLY RATE: $29.14 per hour (Completion of Training Class) Top Rate: $32.14

DUTIES:

• Provide safe, courteous, on-time transportation to the general public and other designated groups in a variety of mass transit vehicles.
• Adhere to traffic regulations.
• Collect correct fares and issue transfers.
• Communicate with the public regarding routes, schedules, and transfer points.
• Communicate and interact with individuals of various backgrounds and abilities.
• Communicate with the Operations Center by radio and provide verbal and written reports.
• Punctuality and regular attendance are essential to provide dependable service to the public.

• Five years of licensed driving experience.
• Valid NYS Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with passenger and air brake endorsements.
• Acceptable driving record at the time of job offer.
• High School Diploma or G.E.D., or equivalent experience.
• Customer-focused attitude.
• Physical ability to, safely, operate a bus and the ability to keep the bus under control at all times.
• Completion of a physical examination conducted under article 19-A of the NYSDOT regulations.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing in the English language. Communicating with passengers both in the regular course of business and especially during an emergency is critical.
• A drug test with a negative result must be taken no more than 30 days prior to beginning training.
  
  NOTE:
  
  Bus operators are subject to random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return to work/return to duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing once they are hired.
• Current, complete driving record abstract from the state Department of Motor Vehicles is required upon hire; violations are evaluated by their severity and time frame.
• Certain criminal and/or driving convictions will not necessarily bar you from employment consideration.

• Applicants must have a CDL-B permit or license (General Knowledge, Air Brake, and Passenger Endorsement portions of the exam) to be eligible for hire.
• Paid training is provided to qualified candidates committed to a career with the Company.
• Upon completion of the training program full-time opportunities will be offered.
• The 12-week training program provides exposure to all routes and runs within the Centro system. The program includes in-classroom and on-bus instruction, including working in the field. On-the-road training will be with Line Instructors and will require trainees to work various hours of the day and night. Centro's hours of operation range from 4:20am to 1:15am. Centro trainers will advise you in advance of your schedule.
  
  Your training schedule may be demanding and could require you to work at least 3 Saturdays in order to learn all facets of the bus system.

Training class begins September 28th, 2026

CNYRTA is an equal opportunity employer and drug free workplace