RTS Bus Driver (Part Time and Full Time)

Regional Transit Service; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading regional transit authority as a Bus Operator in Monroe County. You will operate public transit vehicles, ensuring safe transportation of passengers. Enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and a pension plan. Training is provided for those without a CDL. Ideal candidates will have excellent customer service skills and a valid NY State Commercial Driver's License.

Benefits

Health Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision

Pension

On-site 24/7 Wellness & Fitness Center

Deferred Compensation

40 hours per week guaranteed for full-timers

Paid weekly

Employee Assistance Program

Well-Being Program

Culture & Inclusion Council

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of five years of Class 'D' auto driving experience.
• Must be able to obtain a Class 'B' license with passenger endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Operate public transit vehicles to transport passengers along specific routes.
• Attend 8-10 weeks of paid training.
• Work flexible hours and split shifts.

Skills

Customer Service

Education

Valid NY State Commercial Driver's License (Class 'A' or 'B')

Class B permit with passenger endorsement

Job description

ABOUT RTS:

Regional Transit Service (RTS) is a regional transit authority established by New York State with more than 900 employees who proudly serve customers and business partners in Monroe, Genesee, Livingston, Ontario, Orleans, Seneca, Wayne, and Wyoming counties. Recognized as one of the best-run transit systems in the nation, RTS partners with the community it serves to provide vital, safe, and sustainable transportation services to nearly 8 million people each year. We carry out our mission by connecting our customers to jobs, school, healthcare, shopping, and recreational activities every day.

OVERVIEW:

Regional Transit Service (RTS)is currently seeking a qualified individualwho enjoys driving and working with the public to join our team as a Bus Operator in Monroe County! RTS Bus Operators operate a public transit vehicle (40 ft. buses) to transport passengers along specific routes in Monroe County in accordance with published timetables.

TRAINING START DATE:June 23rd, for non-fully licensed candidates; July 7th,for fully licensed candidates.

COMPENSATION: $28.77per hour

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• HealthBenefits – Medical, Dental, Vision (after training period, full-time only)
• Pension
• On-site 24/7Wellness & Fitness Center
• Deferred Compensation
• 40 hoursper week guaranteed for full-timers
• Paid weekly
• Employee Assistance Program (Counseling, Health Advocacy, Financial & Legal Consultation, Health Coaching, Virtual Concierge, Discounts)
• Well-Being Program
• Culture & Inclusion Council

RTS Bus Operators areNOTrequired to fuel or wash the buses!

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid NY State Commercial Driver's License(Class "A" or "B") with good driving record, passenger endorsement, and no restrictions on air brakes or passenger seating preferred. NO CDL? WE WILL TRAIN YOU! If you do not currently possess this license, you must obtain a Class B permit with passenger endorsement and no air brake restriction prior to your start date.
• No more than 5points on your license.
• A minimum of five (5) years of Class "D" auto driving experience.
• Excellent Customer Service skills are a must.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must attend 8-10 weeks of paid training:
  • Training is Monday through Friday, approximately 30-35 hours per week.
  • Training runs from approx. June 23rd to August 25th
• Must be able to work flexible hours:
  • All work is picked by seniority 4 times per year (every three months: January, April, July, and September).
  • Will regularly work split shifts
• Must be able to successfully obtain a Class "B" license with passenger endorsement and no air brake restriction.
• Will be required to pass post-offer 19A physical.

All Operators are required to work split shifts.Click here to view some possible work schedules you may get as a new operator.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Tasks involve the intermittent performance of physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of bending, kneeling, squatting, reaching, climbing (stairs), twisting (arm/back) and/or rotating (arm). May also involve lifting (up to 10 pounds), carrying (up to 10 pounds), pushing and/or pulling (up to 150 pounds) materials and/or equipment. Job involves sitting for extended periods of time; up to eight hours per day.

Ninety-five percent of time is spent inside and 5% of time is spent outside exposing employee to natural environmental conditions. Employee is exposed to fumes, noise (bus), vibration (seat), hazards, and motorized vehicles.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority (RGRTA) has a zero-tolerance drug and alcohol policy for all employees in accordance with state and federal law. All internal and external applicants will be required to undergo drug testing before employment and will be subject to further drug and/or alcohol testing throughout their employment in accordance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulatory requirements.

Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority (RGRTA) is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship and/or immigration status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal or state law. RGRTAwill make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

Pursuant to Federal Transit Administration regulations, all applicants for employment in safety-sensitive positions must be given a pre-employment drug test. An applicant may not be assigned safety-sensitive functions unless the individual has a verified negative test result. RTS is required by law to test for various substances, including cocaine, amphetamines, opioids, PCP and marijuana metabolites. Please be advised that marijuana stays in the system for an extended period, sometimes more than 30 days, and can cause a positive test result long after use.