Night-Shift Bus Prep & Fleet Support

Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit; City of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits with medical,Dental

Fully employer-paid dental, vision,.

PTO and holidays

Union shop with job security

Living wage certified employer

Job summary

Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit is seeking a hands-on Bus Handler in Ithaca, NY to fuel, clean, and prep buses for daily service. You’ll perform light mechanical tasks, assist mechanics, and help move buses through washes while maintaining safety and punctuality in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires dependable teamwork, willingness to work four 10-hour night shifts, and a CDL-B or related endorsements are preferred but not required as training is provided.

Qualifications

• CDL-B with air brake and passenger endorsement preferred.
• Commercial permit holders preferred.
• No CDL required – we’ll train you.
• Dependable & reliable in all weather conditions.
• Basic mechanical skills and ability to use tools.

Responsibilities

• Fuel, clean, and prep buses for daily service.
• Assist with minor service tasks and mechanics as needed.
• Move buses through the wash and into designated spots.
• Drive & park buses and handle fare vaults at shift end.
• Support the team and train new hires.

Skills

Safe driving

CDL-B endorsement

Commercial permits

No CDL required

Mechanical aptitude

Tool use

Communication & teamwork

Night shift willing

Tools

Basic tools

Job description

Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit is seeking a hands-on Bus Handler in Ithaca, NY to fuel, clean, and prep buses for daily service. You’ll perform light mechanical tasks, assist mechanics, and help move buses through washes while maintaining safety and punctuality in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires dependable teamwork, willingness to work four 10-hour night shifts, and a CDL-B or related endorsements are preferred but not required as training is provided.