Full-Time Bus Operators

About the Role

Provide safe, courteous, on-time transportation to the general public and other designated groups in a variety of mass transit vehicles. Punctuality and regular attendance are essential to provide dependable service.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Maintain physical control of the bus at all times.

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.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing in English, especially during emergencies.
• Negative drug test result within 30 days prior to beginning training.
• Current, complete driving record abstract from the state Department of Motor Vehicles upon hire.

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 12-week training program begins September 28th, 2026, including in-classroom and on-bus instruction.
• Training covers all routes and runs within the Centro system, with varying hours (4:20am to 1:15am).
• Trainees may be required to work at least 3 Saturdays.
• Full-time opportunities offered upon successful completion of training.

Pay

• Training Rate: $26.14 per hour.
• Post-Training Rate: $29.14 per hour.
• Top Rate: $32.14 per hour.