Bus Operator - Oradell (Oradell, NJ)

NJ TRANSIT; Oradell (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus CDL A/B holders

Signing bonus CDL permit holders

Medical, prescription, dental and vis

Pension plan + 457 plan

Paid time off

CDL assistance during NJ training

Job summary

New Jersey Transit Corporation in Oradell, NJ is hiring a Full‑Time Bus Operator. You will operate routes with safety and reliability, join a team dedicated to moving people and goods, and contribute to a trusted transit network.

The position offers training up to two months, a starting pay of $26.00 per hour and a top rate of $37.14 per hour, plus benefits and a signing bonus program for CDL holders. A minimum of 21 years old with a valid license and a clean driving record is required, and

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Able to read, write and speak English.
• Pass interview, background check, and physical exam.
• Able to attend up to two months of training without absences or lateness.
• At least 3 years driving experience with a valid non-probationary license; time under provisional license not counted.
• Good driving record with fewer than 5 points.
• Able to obtain NJ CDL permit pre-hire.
• NJ CDL with Passenger and Air Brake endorsements (obtained during training).
• NY or PA CDL with Passenger and Air Brake endorsements before interview.

Skills

21 years old

English language

interview/background/physical

training attendance

driving experience

good driving record

CDL permit pre-hire

CDL endorsements readiness

NY/PA CDL endorsements

Job description

Full‑Time Bus Operator, Oradell (Oradell, NJ)

Move forward with us! At NJ TRANSIT, you will join us in transforming the third‑largest transportation agency in North America. We are committed to delivering safe, reliable service that gets our customers to their destinations on time—and we’re looking to hire talented personnel with a love of learning to make it all possible.

Qualifications

• Must be a minimum of twenty‑one years of age.
• Able to read, write and speak the English language.
• Pass interview process, background check, and physical examination.
• Able to attend, without absence or lateness, up to two months of training.

License

• Candidates must have at least three (3) years driving experience and own a valid non probationary driver’s license. Time driving under a provisional license does not count towards this requirement.
• Possess a driving record that is in good standing with less than five accumulated points.
• Able to obtain NJ CDL permit pre‑hire.

Current CDL Holder License Provisions

• NJ CDL, with the ability to obtain Passenger and Air Brake endorsements (obtained while in training)
• NY or PA CDL, with Passenger and Air Brake endorsements prior to the time of an interview

At NJ TRANSIT, you will enjoy a competitive salary and excellent benefit package:

• $6,000 Signing Bonus for CDL A or B License Holders (must have air brake and passenger endorsement) *
• $3,000 Signing Bonus for CDL A or B Permit Holders with air brake and passenger endorsement (also CDL A or B licenses holders that have either air brake or passenger endorsement)*
• Full benefit package including medical, prescription, dental and vision
• Pension plan plus 457 tax‑deferred savings plan
• Starting pay rate of $26.00 per hour with current top pay rate of $37.14 per hour
• Paid time off
• Assistance obtaining your CDL (for NJ drivers only)

This position is deemed safety sensitive per the Department of Transportation (DOT) Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations. The DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of marijuana for any reason. It is unacceptable for any safety‑sensitive employee subject to drug testing under DOT regulations to use recreational or medical marijuana. The prohibition includes any derivative of marijuana such as CBD oils, teas, etc. The use of recreational and medical marijuana is a violation of NJ TRANSIT’s Drug and Alcohol‑Free Workplace Policy for safety‑sensitive employees.

• Terms and Conditions Apply.

NJ TRANSIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer