Full-Time CTtransit Bus Driver

North East Transportation Company CTtransit Waterbury•Watertown, CT

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Fixed Route Division provides convenient, safe, and reliable Public Bus transportation services within cities and/or express routes in Connecticut as the CTtransit Waterbury Bus Maintenance Facility. Also known as Connecticut Transit or CT Transit. Drivers play a critical role in making sure passengers get where they need to safely.

Requirements

Must have a Connecticut Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and endorsements P-Passenger and a public passenger endorsement.
Cannot have an airbrake restriction.
CDL Class A or B with PF, PS, PA, or PV endorsements with no air brake restrictions.
Out of state applicants must first transfer their license to a Connecticut CDL and then apply for a public passenger endorsement.

Responsibilities

Safely operate city transit buses on assigned routes, ensuring timely pickups and drop-offs for passengers.
Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections, report mechanical issues, and coordinate with dispatch as needed.
Maintain passenger safety and comfort, assist customers, manage onboard announcements, and handle fare collection.
Adhere to traffic laws, company policies, and safety protocols, including the use of seat belts and accessible service when required.
Communicate clearly with passengers and team members; provide helpful information and coordinate with the manager for hazards.

Benefits

Family Health Insurance, Prescriptions, Dental, and Vision Fully Employer Funded Premium ($0 employee contribution, very low annual deductible)
Employee Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance Fully Employer Funded Premium ($0 employee contribution)
Very Generous Retirement Plan (Pension) Fully Employer Funded ($0 employee contribution)
Ability to change schedules every 4 months (based on seniority/time in positions)
Paid Vacation, Holidays, Sick, Personal, Bereavement, and your Birthday
Daily overtime for time over 8 hours or working on a day off
Weekly pay every Friday
Annual Check to assist with CDL and Medical Card fees
Company Provided Uniforms
Clean State-of-the-Art Facility
Comfortable break area with cable
Underground employee parking
Safety Driving Incentive
Employees Assistance Program covering immediate family