Full-Time Bus Operator - $3,000 Bonus
About The Position
The Centre Area Transportation Authority (CATA) is hiring a full-time Bus Operator to provide safe, reliable transportation in the State College area. The role involves serving the community, transporting passengers on designated routes, and creating a friendly and welcoming passenger experience. Training for a CDL Class B with Passenger Endorsement is required; candidates without a CDL can earn while learning. The starting trainee wage is $23.70 per hour. The listed wage is $25.18 per hour in year one, $26.66 per hour in year two, and $29.62 per hour after year two. Forty hours per week are not initially guaranteed. Work hours include nights, weekends, holidays, and split shifts. Candidates who begin employment on or before December 7, 2026, are eligible for a $3,000 bonus: $1,500 paid on December 11, 2026, and $1,500 upon completion of training. Applicants are subject to an MVR check. Selected candidates are subject to drug and alcohol testing, a criminal background check, and a functional requirement evaluation. CATA participates in E-Verify and is an equal opportunity employer.
Requirements
- Successfully complete CDL Class B training and testing with a Passenger Endorsement.
- Have strong communication skills and a friendly, approachable demeanor.
- Have excellent driving skills and attention to detail.
- Be able to comply with traffic regulations and respond to unexpected situations.
- Have flexibility to work nights, weekends, holidays, and split shifts.
Responsibilities
- Conduct pre-trip inspections to ensure safety and compliance.
- Drive designated routes and transport passengers efficiently and comfortably.
- Interact with passengers in a friendly and welcoming manner.
- Assist passengers who need help boarding or disembarking.
- Adhere to schedules and manage unexpected delays or route changes.
- Monitor traffic and road conditions to maintain passenger safety.
- Complete required paperwork, including passenger counts and incident reports.
Benefits
- Paid time off, including vacation, sick, and holiday time.
- Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(a), 457, and Roth IRA plans.
- Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account.
- Life insurance.
- Long-term disability coverage.
- Short-term disability coverage.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Free gym membership.
- Free transit pass.
- Eligibility as an employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.
- $3,000 hiring bonus for eligible candidates who start employment on or before December 7, 2026.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
