City Transit Bus Driver FullTime

North East Transportation Company CTtransit Waterbury; Watertown (CT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family medical premium

Prescription coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Short-term disability

Life insurance

Pension plan

Company uniforms

Uniforms provided

Job summary

North East Transportation Co. Inc. operates CT Transit Waterbury fixed-route services, offering a comprehensive benefits package and competitive pay.

The role requires a Connecticut CDL with passenger endorsements and no air-brake restrictions. Transfers from out-of-state licenses to CT CDL are required before applying. Full-time drivers enjoy employer-funded medical/dental/vision, life insurance, disability, a generous pension, and uniforms.

Qualifications

• Must hold Connecticut CDL with P-passenger and public passenger endorsements.
• No airbrake restriction; out-of-state license must be transferred to CT CDL before applying.

Responsibilities

• Operate fixed-route CT Transit services in Waterbury area.
• Prioritize passenger safety and reliable service across routes.

Skills

CDL driving

Endorsements P/PS/PA/PV

Public passenger endorsement

No airbrake restrictions

Job description

Job Overview

Fixed Route Division provides convenient, safe, and reliable Public Bus transportation services within cities and/or express routes in Connecticut as the CTtransit Waterbury Bus Maintenance Facility. Also known as Connecticut Transit or CT Transit. Drivers play a critical role in making sure passengers get where they need to safely.

Wages & Benefits

$28.75 per hour (1st 6 months = 75% of rate, next 6 months = 85% of rate)

Full-time position scheduled minimum of 40 hours per week.

• -Family Medical, Prescriptions, Dental, and Vision Fully Employer Funded Premium (details here): $0 employee contribution, very low annual deductible
• -Employee Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance Fully Employer Funded Premium: $0 employee contribution
• -Very Generous Pension/Retirement Plan Fully Employer Funded (details here): $0 employee contribution

Perks

• -Ability to change schedules every 4 months (based on seniority/time in positions, the longer you are here the better the options)
• -Paid Vacation, Holidays, Sick, Personal, Bereavement, and your Birthday
• -Daily overtime for time over 8 hours or working on a day off
• -Weekly pay every Friday
• -Annual Check to assist with CDL and Medical Card fees
• -Company Provided Uniforms
• -Clean State-of-the-Art Facility
• -Comfortable break area with cable
• -Underground employee parking
• -Safety Driving Incentive
• -Employees Assistance Program covering immediate family

Requirements

Fixed Route Division Requirements: You must have a Connecticut Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and endorsements P-Passenger and a public passenger endorsement (details here), and cannot have an airbrake restriction.

NOTE: out of state must first transfer your license to a Connecticut CDL and then apply for a public passenger endorsement.

CDL Class A or B with PF, PS, PA, or PV endorsements with no air brake restrictions

Company Mission and Values

We want every employee of North East Transportation Co. Inc., to feel proud of their association with a Company that exists to operate a vital service in their community. Part of that pride comes from knowing about the organization, how it works, and how each individual contributes to our overall goals and objectives. We make efforts to promote from within and offer growth and learning opportunities to all employees.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Statement

North East Transportation Company Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, family medical information or genetic information, disability, military service, or other protected class.