Bus Operator - 042026 at TRANSIT MANAGEMENT OF CHARLOTTE INC

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Jun, 26

Salary

24.96

Posted On

21 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Driving, Customer Service, Safety, Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Passenger Endorsement, Operating Transit Buses, Fare Collection, Route Navigation, Map Reading, Schedule Interpretation, Customer Assistance, Computerized Equipment Operation, DOT Physical Examination, Criminal Background Check, Variable Shift Work, English Communication

Industry

Urban Transit Services

Description

Description Do you have a passion for driving? Do you have excellent customer service skills? Is safety behind the wheel your number 1 priority? If yes is your answer to the questions, come join our team! Class A or B CDL with a Passenger Endorsement or Class B CDL Permit with a Passenger Endorsement is required. So, what do you do after you complete your employment application/resume? Attend one of the following on-site hiring events.Hiring Events to include one-on-one interviews at NC Works Career Center, 8601 McAlpline Park Drive, Suite 110, Charlotte, NC 28211. The facility is on bus route #27. Tuesday, April 7 -- 10am - 1pmThursday, April 9 -- 10am - 1pmTuesday, April 14 -- 10am - 1pmWednesday, April 15 -- 10am - 1pm ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES: Operate CATS Transit Buses safely on prescribed scheduled routes as directed. Collects/records bus fares, and transfers in accordance with CATS procedures. Promote exemplary customer service of the Charlotte Area Transit System by providing safe, courteous, timely, and dependable service while transporting CATS customers. Input information into computer-based equipment such as Automated Vehicle Locator (AVL), Automatic Passenger Counter, (APC) fare-box and destination displays (requires touch key entering). Able to read and interpret maps and complex schedules and provide route and schedule information to transit customers. Assist in the boarding of disable customers who require the aid of accessible vehicles (wheelchairs/scooters) for the purpose of mobility. Requirements High School Diploma or GED. Must possess and maintain a Commercial Class “A” or “B” CDL Driver’s License with Passenger Endorsement or Class B CDL Permit with a Passenger Endorsement. No driving While Intoxicated (DWI) conviction within last three (3) years, and no more than one (1) DWI on driving history. Must have excellent customer service skills and ability to deal courteously with the public. Requires long periods of sitting while driving/operating transit bus. Must successfully pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) Physical (medical) examination. Must successfully pass a criminal background check that will be assessed by Transit Management of Charlotte. Must be able to work variable shifts and irregular hours, holidays and weekends. Schedules are based on seniority. Must be able to communicate in the English both orally and written. Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus. Must successfully complete 8-week bus operator training. Starting wage is $24.96 per hour after completion of 8-weeks paid training. Benefits: Paid holidays, Paid sick days, Paid personal days, Paid Vacation after completion of one year Healthcare (Medical, vision, life insurance, dental) --§ Eligibility after waiting period Flexible Spending Account, Healthcare Spending Account, Dependent Care Spending Account Defined Benefit (Pension) --§ Mandatory employee contribution Deferred Compensation (457) --§ Company matches up to 4% after 1 year

Responsibilities

The primary duty involves safely operating Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) buses on prescribed routes while collecting fares and providing courteous, timely service to customers. Operators must also input data into computerized equipment like AVL and APC systems and assist disabled passengers.