RTS Livingston Bus Driver (Full Time and Part Time)

RTS Livingston Bus Driver (Full Time and Part Time)

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Location: Mt. Morris, NY

Posted: 1/9/2026

Location Name: RTS Livingston

Wage Max: 19.00 Hourly

Wage Min: 19.00 Hourly

Position Type: Full Time & Part Time

Shift: See Posting Details

Company Information:

Regional Transit Service (RTS) is a regional transit authority established by New York State with more than 1,000 employees who proudly serve customers and business partners in Monroe, Genesee, Livingston, Ontario, Orleans, Seneca, Wayne, and Wyoming counties. Recognized as one of the best-run transit systems in the nation, RTS partners with the community it serves to provide vital, safe, and sustainable transportation services to nearly 8 million people each year. We carry out our mission by connecting our customers to jobs, school, healthcare, shopping, and recreational activities every day.

JOB OVERVIEW:

Drives bus or other revenue service vehicle to transport customers over specified routes to local points according to a time schedule. Pick up customers in response to radio or telephone relayed requests for service or on a pre-arranged schedule. Will assist customers with boarding and debarking the vehicle. Records activities on trip log, and reports malfunctions. Inspects vehicle before departure.

HOURLY RATE: $19.00 per hour; (part-time; approximately 25-29 hours per week), Full-Time position also available.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid NY State Commercial Driver's License (Class A, B, or C) with passenger endorsementpreferred, but not required - WE WILL TRAIN YOU! (If not fully licensed, must have Class "B" permit with passenger endorsement prior to start date.)

• Clean driving record and at least 5 years of regular class D driving experience required.

• Excellent Customer Service skills are a must.

• Must be able to work days, nights, weekends, and split shifts. May be required to work Sundays.

• Will be required to pass post-offer 19A physical.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Tasks involve the intermittent performance of physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of bending, kneeling, squatting, reaching, climbing (stairs), twisting (arm/back) and/or rotating (arm). May also involve lifting (up to 10 pounds), carrying (up to 10 pounds), pushing and/or pulling (up to 150 pounds) materials and/or equipment. Job involves sitting for extended periods of time; up to eight hours per day.

Ninety-five percent of time is spent inside and 5% of time is spent outside exposing employee to natural environmental conditions. Employee is exposed to fumes, noise (bus), vibration (seat), hazards, and motorized vehicles.

Bus Operators must be able to maintain composure and professionalism while interacting with a diverse population of passengers, including in situations that may involve conflict, stressful conditions, or challenging customer interactions.

Additional Information:

Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority (RGRTA) has a zero-tolerance drug and alcohol policy for all employees in accordance with state and federal law. All internal and external applicants will be required to undergo drug testing before employment and will be subject to further drug and/or alcohol testing throughout their employment in accordance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulatory requirements.

Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority (RGRTA) is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship and/or immigration status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal or state law. RGRTA will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

Pursuant to Federal Transit Administration regulations, all applicants for employment in safety-sensitive positions must be given a pre-employment drug test. An applicant may not be assigned safety-sensitive functions unless the individual has a verified negative test result. RTS is required by law to test for various substances, including cocaine, amphetamines, opioids, PCP and marijuana metabolites. Please be advised that marijuana stays in the system for an extended period of time, sometimes more than 30 days, and can cause a positive test result long after use.

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