Bus Service Technician - CDL Training & Growth

Capital District Transportation Authority; City of Glens Falls (NY); Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid CDL Training

Life insurance

Paid Time Off

Pension

Deferred Compensation plan

Free transportation on CDTA buses

Opportunity for growth within company

Job summary

Capital District Transportation Authority is seeking individuals to fuel and clean buses, maintain division facilities, and move buses to bays or through wash racks. The role requires a NYS Class D license for 2 consecutive years and a clean driving record.

CDL-B permit is encouraged, with potential licensing after start. Shifts include 2nd/3rd, weekends and holidays, and the position is based at the Glens Falls division.

Qualifications

• Two consecutive years of driving with a NYS Class D license.
• Clean and valid driver’s license with no major violations.
• Willing to obtain a CDL-B permit (and license after starting).
• Willing to work 2nd/3rd shifts, weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to work in the Glens Falls division.

Responsibilities

• Fueling and cleaning buses
• Maintaining facilities at divisions (bathrooms, common areas, lawn, etc.)
• Moving buses to designated bays or through wash rack
• Other duties as assigned by foreperson

Skills

NYS Class D license

Clean license

CDL-B permit willingness

Second/third shift readiness

Glens Falls division work

Job description

Are you motivated, dependable and searching for a company with stability and career growth? If so, CDTA could be the employer for you!

Job Duties:

• Fueling and cleaning buses
• Maintaining facilities at divisions (bathrooms, common areas, lawn, etc.)
• Moving buses to designated bays or through wash rack
• Other duties as assigned by foreperson
• 2 consecutive years of driving with a NYS Class D (standard) driver’s license
• Clean and valid driver’s license (no excessive speed violations, DWI’s, DUI’s or DWAI’s)
• Willing to get CDL-B permit (will also get license after starting)
• Willing to work 2nd/3rd shift, weekends and holidays
• Must be able to work in the Glens Falls division

Compensation:

Starting Salary: $22.39/hr. Top Rate for this position is $26.33/hr. Top Rate is achieved after 1.5 years

• Paid CDL Training
• Life insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Pension
• Option to join NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Free transportation on CDTA buses
• Opportunity for growth within company

*This is a Union environment in association with the Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 1321

At CDTA, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. CDTA believes that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success as a company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.