Driver Non-CDL

Estuary-Transit-District; Centerbrook (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teamsters benefits

Health

Dental

Vision

Employer funded life insurance

Employer paid retirement plan

Generous paid time off policy

Job summary

Estuary Transit District in Connecticut seeks dedicated full-time Bus Operators to transport passengers safely across Middlesex County. You will perform daily inspections, fueling, cleaning, and maintain trip records, while collecting fares and using radio communications under supervision of the Operations Manager.

No CDL license required, just endorsements (F, S, V or A) that are easy to obtain. The district offers competitive pay and a strong benefits package including health, dental, vision,

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Connecticut Driver’s License with all required endorsements including an F endorsement.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Five years driving experience with a good driving record.
• Physically able to lift 60 lbs and perform vehicle operations.
• Ability to follow District policies and work independently when needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate Estuary Transit District vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Complete daily vehicle inspections, fueling, cleaning, and fare collection.
• Maintain accurate trip records and communicate via radio with the Operations Manager.
• Assist passengers as required and adhere to safety standards.

Skills

Five years driving experience

Good driving record

Ability to learn, interpret, and apply

Interact with the public

Physical ability to lift 60 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Estuary Transit District provides public transportation to Middlesex County in Connecticut under the River Valley Transit name. We provide over 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

• Must posses a valid Connecticut Driver’s License with all required endorsements including an Fendorsement


• 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.