Bus Operator

Bus Operator

We are hiring bus operators with Class A or B CDL with a passenger endorsement.

Attend one of the following on-site hiring events. Hiring events will include one-on-one interviews.

Tuesday, June 30 -- 10a - 1pm - 3145 South Tryon Street (Bus Garage)

Thursday, July 2 -- 10a - 1p - 3145 South Tryon Street (Bus Garage)

Wednesday, July 8 -- 10a - 1p - 5301 Wilkinson Boulevard (Goodwill Industries)

Thursday, July 9 -- 10a - 1p - 3145 South Tryon Street (Bus Garage)

Wednesday, July 15 -- 10a - 1p - 3145 South Tryon Street (Bus Garage)

Thursday, July 16 -- 10a - 1p - 3145 South Tryon Street (Bus Garage)

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities:

• Operate CATS transit buses safely on prescribed scheduled routes as directed.
• Collects/records bus fares, and transfers in accordance with CATS procedures.
• Promote exemplary customer service of the Charlotte Area Transit System by providing safe, courteous, timely, and dependable service while transporting CATS customers.
• Input information into computer-based equipment such as automated vehicle locator (AVL), automatic passenger counter (APC) fare-box and destination displays (requires touch key entering).
• Able to read and interpret maps and complex schedules and provide route and schedule information to transit customers.
• Assist in the boarding of disabled customers who require the aid of accessible vehicles (wheelchairs/scooters) for the purpose of mobility.

Benefits:

• Paid holidays,
• Paid sick days,
• Paid personal days,
• Paid vacation after completion of one year
• Healthcare (medical, vision, life insurance, dental) -- Eligibility after waiting period
• Flexible spending account, healthcare spending account, dependent care spending account
• Defined benefit (pension) -- Mandatory employee contribution
• Deferred compensation (457) -- Company matches up to 4% after 1 year

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must possess and maintain a commercial class "A" or "B" CDL driver's license with passenger endorsement.
• No driving while intoxicated (DWI) conviction within last three (3) years, and no more than one (1) DWI on driving history.
• Must have excellent customer service skills and ability to deal courteously with the public.
• Requires long periods of sitting while driving/operating transit bus.
• Must successfully pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical (medical) examination.
• Must successfully pass a criminal background check that will be assessed by Transit Management of Charlotte.
• Must be able to work variable shifts and irregular hours, holidays and weekends. Schedules are based on seniority.
• Must be able to communicate in the English both orally and written. Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus.
• Must successfully complete 8-week bus operator training.
• Starting wage is $24.96 per hour after completion of 8-weeks paid training.