Paratransit Operator: CDL Training + 40 Hours & Benefits

Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority seeks a Paratransit Operator to drive buses in City and Suburban areas, ensuring safety and a neat appearance.

Minimum qualifications include 18 years old and a New York State Commercial Driver’s License with passenger endorsement (Class C preferred, or CDL B with endorsement). Must have a safe driving record and meet physical requirements.

NFTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages all qualified people with disabilities to apply.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• New York State Commercial Driver’s License with passenger endorsement (Class C preferred, or CDL B with endorsement).
• Must have a safe driving record.

Skills

Safe driving

Public communication

PPE usage

Education

CDL Class C with Passenger Endorsement

Job description

*PAID CDL TRAINING* GUARANTEED 40 WORKED HOURS PLUS BENEFITS

Title Description:

Date Posted:

Date Posted: 7/9/2026

Deadline:

Job Number:

Job Number: PARATRANSIT OPERATOR

Branch:

Hourly Rate:

Hourly Rate: Starting Rate $21.3141 Full Rate $24.7859

Union Status:

WORK OBJECTIVE:

Operating buses in City and Suburban areas.

WORK OBJECTIVE:

Operating buses in City and Suburban areas.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.• Must have a neat appearance.• Safe driving record.• Minimum physical requirements pursuant to N.Y.S. Motor Vehicle and Traffic Law (Article 19-a) required.• Satisfactory prior work and attendance records.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.• Must have a neat appearance.• Safe driving record.• Minimum physical requirements pursuant to N.Y.S. Motor Vehicle and Traffic Law (Article 19-a) required.• Satisfactory prior work and attendance records.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Must be able to wear and utilize any and all personal protective equipment that may be required in the performance of duties. Ability to communicate with the public and outside agencies courteously and effectively.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Must be able to wear and utilize any and all personal protective equipment that may be required in the performance of duties. Ability to communicate with the public and outside agencies courteously and effectively.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Tasks involve the intermittent performance of physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of bending, squatting, reaching, climbing (stairs), twisting (arm/back) and/or rotating (arm). May also involve lifting (10 pounds), carrying (up to 10 pounds), pushing and/or pulling (10-20 pounds) materials and/or equipment. Job involves sitting for extended periods of time up to eight hours per day.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Tasks involve the intermittent performance of physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of bending, squatting, reaching, climbing (stairs), twisting (arm/back) and/or rotating (arm). May also involve lifting (10 pounds), carrying (up to 10 pounds), pushing and/or pulling (10-20 pounds) materials and/or equipment. Job involves sitting for extended periods of time up to eight hours per day.

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

95% of time is spent inside, 5% of time is spent outside, exposing employee to natural environmental conditions. Employee is exposed to fumes. Employee is also exposed to noise (bus), vibration (seat), hazards (customer assault) and motorized vehicles.

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

95% of time is spent inside, 5% of time is spent outside, exposing employee to natural environmental conditions. Employee is exposed to fumes. Employee is also exposed to noise (bus), vibration (seat), hazards (customer assault) and motorized vehicles.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Eighteen (18) years of age. Applicants must possess a New York State Commercial Driver’s License, Class C minimum, with passenger endorsement (15 or more adult passengers) or a CDL B permit with passenger endorsement.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Eighteen (18) years of age. Applicants must possess a New York State Commercial Driver’s License, Class C minimum, with passenger endorsement (15 or more adult passengers) or a CDL B permit with passenger endorsement.

NOTE:

TO APPLY:Send NFTA employment application, resume and cover letter:NFTA Human Resources181 Ellicott StreetBuffalo, NY 14203Or email to: [e-mail]

NOTE:

TO APPLY:Send NFTA employment application, resume and cover letter:NFTA Human Resources181 Ellicott StreetBuffalo, NY 14203Or email to: [e-mail]

OTHER:

The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority is an Equal Opportunity EmployerAll people with disabilities are encouraged to apply

OTHER:

The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority is an Equal Opportunity EmployerAll people with disabilities are encouraged to apply