Full and Part Time Bus Operators

Centro bus operators are initially hired on a part-time basis, with the potential to become a full-time operator in the future. The length of time before full-time opportunities are a possibility varies based on the needs of the organization. Part-time bus operators are hired primarily to operate shorter pieces of work during peak periods, many of which include student transport.

Schedule

Hours of work operation are Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. No nights, weekends, or holidays.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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 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, 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. Bus operators are subject to random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return-to-work/return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing once 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.

Training

• 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 (6:00 AM to 6:00 PM). Centro trainers will advise you of your schedule in advance.
• Training class begins September 28th, 2026.

Pay

• Training Rate: $21.70 per hour
• Hourly Rate: $22.20 per hour (upon completion of training class)