CDL Public Transit Operator (Driver)

Job Description

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.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently operate their assigned vehicle on a specified route in accordance with the time schedule allotted for that route.
• Adhere to, all traffic rules and regulations.
• Act as a "front-line" customer service representative of the Company.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of vehicle assigned.
• Report any defects or issues with vehicle assigned using appropriate documentation and forms.
• 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.
• Attend regular trainings as scheduled by the department supervisor and with the requirements of 5310 MAP driver qualification standards.

Requirements

• Safely and efficiently operate their assigned vehicle on a specified route in accordance with the time schedule allotted for that route.
• Adhere to, all traffic rules and regulations.
• Act as a "front-line" customer service representative of the Company.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of vehicle assigned.
• Report any defects or issues with vehicle assigned using appropriate documentation and forms.
• 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.
• Attend regular trainings as scheduled by the department supervisor and with the requirements of 5310 MAP driver qualification standards.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

• Good judgment
• Interpersonal communication skills
• Workplace knowledge
• Basic arithmetic
• Map reading
• Time telling
• Verbal communication
• Physical skills applicable to the safe and efficient operation of a passenger-carrying public transit bus of varying sizes
• Ability to meet the minimum Federal Motor Carrier Regulations for age and physical condition
• Pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test
• Possess and maintain a valid CDL license with the required endorsements
• Have working knowledge of basic arithmetic, map reading and time telling
• Be able to communicate verbally to the extent of interacting with passengers
• Complete accurate, legible, and factual written reports

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid health, dental, vision and hearing insurance covering employees and dependents, worth roughly US$26,000 per year (~US$12.50/hr).
• Retirement Savings: US$1.15/hr 401(k) contribution (US$2,392 annually).
• Bonuses: US$1,000 sign-on bonus after probation and annual safety/attendance bonuses.
• Eleven paid holidays, paid time off and a strong union contract guaranteeing benefits through 2027.

Pay

• Starting wage US$24.92 per hour with progression to top rate US$26.67/hour after six months

Schedule

• Reliably and consistently report to work on time, regularly, and be ready to fulfill all job requirements.