Full-Time Bus Operator - $3K Sign-On Bonus + Benefits

Centre Area Transportation Authority; Bloomsdorf (PA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance (medical, dental, and

401(a)

457

Roth IRA

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Short-term disability

EAP

Free gym membership

Free transit pass

PSLF Program

Job summary

Centre Area Transportation Authority (CATA) is hiring a Full-Time Bus Operator in the State College area. Start as a trainee at $23.70/hour with Year One at $25.18, Year Two at $26.66, and After Year Two at $29.62 per hour.

A $3,000 sign-on bonus is available for hires starting on/before 12/07/2026, with $1,500 paid on 12/11/2026 and $1,500 after training completion. Benefits include PTO, health insurances, retirement plans, and more.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills are essential for interacting with passengers and providing assistance.
• Attention to safety and following procedures to ensure secure rides.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, holidays, and split shifts.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-trip inspections to ensure safety and compliance.
• Navigate routes and transport passengers efficiently and comfortably.
• Adhere to schedules and manage delays or route changes.
• Assist passengers boarding and disembarking as needed.
• Complete paperwork including passenger counts and incident reports.

Skills

Communication

Safety-minded

Flexibility

Education

CDL Class B with Passenger Endorsement

Job description

Centre Area Transportation Authority (CATA) is hiring a Full-Time Bus Operator in the State College area. Start as a trainee at $23.70/hour with Year One at $25.18, Year Two at $26.66, and After Year Two at $29.62 per hour.

A $3,000 sign-on bonus is available for hires starting on/before 12/07/2026, with $1,500 paid on 12/11/2026 and $1,500 after training completion. Benefits include PTO, health insurances, retirement plans, and more.