Bus Operator

Bus Operator

We are hiring Bus Operators with Class A or B CDL with a Passenger Endorsement and Class B CDL Permit with a Passenger Endorsement.

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

Thursday, September 3 -- 10a - 1p - 3145 South Tryon Street (Bus Garage)

Wednesday, September 9 -- 10a - 1p - 3145 South Tryon Street (Bus Garage)

Thursday, September 10 -- 10am - 1p - 454 S. Anderson Road, Suite #3, Rock Hill, SC (SC Works)

Tuesday, September 15 -- 10a - 1p - 300 S. Firestone Street, Suite 100 - Gastonia, NC (NC Works)

Thursday, September 17 -- 10a - 1p - 1301 Wilkinson Boulevard (Goodwill Industries)

Tuesday, September 22 -- 10a - 1p - 300 S. Firestone Street, Suite 100 - Gastonia, NC (NC Works)

Tuesday, September 29 -- 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 disable 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 or CDL Permit with Passenger.
• 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 $26.02 per hour after completion of 8-weeks paid training.