Bus Operator

Y2Marketing; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid sick days

Paid personal days

Paid Vacation after one year

Healthcare (Medical, vision, life, eye

Dental

FSA/HSA options

Pension plan

Job summary

Transit Management of Charlotte is hiring Bus Operators with Class A or B CDL and Passenger Endorsement (or CDL Permit with Passenger Endorsement). Route duties include safe operation of buses, fare collection, and assisting riders with accessibility needs.

The role emphasizes excellent customer service, reading schedules and maps, and using AVL/APC/fare-box systems. Training lasts 8 weeks; starting wage is $24.96/hr with benefits after onboarding.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must possess and maintain Commercial Class A or B CDL with Passenger Endorsement or CDL Permit with Passenger Endorsement.
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to interact courteously with the public.

Responsibilities

• Operate CATS Transit Buses safely on prescribed routes.
• Collect fares and transfers per CATS procedures.
• Provide safe, courteous, timely, and dependable service to customers.

Skills

Customer service

English communication

Reading maps & schedules

Education

CDL Class A/B with Passenger Endorsement

CDL Permit with Passenger Endorsement

DOT Medical exam

Job description

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

Hiring Events

• Thursday, August 6 -- 10a - 1p - 454 S. Anderson Road, Suite #-Rock Hill, SC (SC Works)
• Tuesday, August 11 -- 10a - 1pm - 3145 South Tryon Street (Bus Garage)
• Thursday, August 13 -- 10a - 1p - 5301 Wilkinson Boulevard (Goodwill Industries)
• Tuesday, August 18 -- 10a - 1p - 3145 South Tryon Street (Bus Garage)
• Thursday, August 20 -- 10a - 1p - 454 S. Anderson Road, Suite #-Rock Hill, SC (SC Works)
• Thursday, August 27 -- 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 $24.96 per hour after completion of 8-weeks paid training.