Driver Non-CDL

Estuary Transit District; Centerbrook (CT); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Employer funded life insurance

Employer paid retirement plan

Generous paid time off policy

Job summary

A leading public transit service provider in Centerbrook, Connecticut, is seeking a full-time Bus Operator. In this role, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient transportation of passengers, performing daily vehicle inspections and assisting passengers as needed. Candidates must have a valid Connecticut Driver’s License with necessary endorsements and at least five years of driving experience. We offer competitive pay and an excellent benefits package including health, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Connecticut Driver’s License with necessary endorsements.
• Five years of driving experience with a clean record for the past two years.
• Ability to operate vehicles and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Operate various vehicles and ensure safe transportation of passengers.
• Perform daily vehicle inspections and maintain trip records.
• Assist passengers and manage fares as required.

Skills

Driving experience

Physical ability to lift 60 lbs

Good communication skills

Judgment and decision-making skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Connecticut Driver’s License with an F endorsement

Job description

Estuary Transit District provides public transportation to Middlesex County in Connecticut under the River Valley Transit name. We provide nearly 400,000 trips annually to jobs, medical appointments, school and shopping, connecting residents to our community.

We offer competitive pay and an excellent benefit package. Our employees enjoy knowing that they improve the lives of the people we serve every day.

Come be a part of our team! No CDL license required, just an endorsement (F, S, V or A), which is easy to obtain. Details are at https://portal.ct.gov/dmv/licenses-permits-ids/driver-license-endorsements/apply-public-passenger-endorsement.

Position Overview

Full-time Bus Operators are responsible for the operation of Estuary Transit District (ETD)’s various vehicles and for the safe and orderly transportation of passengers to and from their destinations. Work includes completion of daily inspection of vehicle, fueling, interior and exterior cleaning of vehicle, maintaining accurate trip records, assisting passengers as required, receiving and accounting for fares, radio communications, and any other related duties as assigned by the Operations Manager.

Benefits

In addition to competitive pay, we offer an outstanding benefit package that includes:

• Teamsters benefits for:
  • Health
  • Dental
  • Vision
• Employer funded life insurance
• Employer paid retirement plan
• Generous paid time off policy

Qualifications and Skills

Requirements

• Must possess a valid Connecticut Driver’s License with all required endorsements including an F endorsement
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Five (5) years driving experience, with a good driving record for the preceding two (2) years.
• Must be able to perform all duties associated with operating a vehicle and be physically able to lift 60 lbs.
• Ability to learn, to interpret, and to apply District’s policies and work independently without immediate and constant supervision.
• Ability to maintain a good working relationship with all coworkers and the general public and to use good judgment in recognizing scope of authority.
• Ability to pass a DOT physical performed by ETD’s physician.
• Subject to drug and alcohol screening.

ETD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.