Bus Operator - 062026

TRANSIT MANAGEMENT OF CHARLOTTE INCCharlotte, NC
Onsite

About The Position

Turn your commute into a career. The Heart of Transit Starts with You. Attend our hiring event that will include one-on-one interviews. 5301 Wilkinson Boulevard - Charlotte, NC 28208. The facility is on bus route #5. Wednesday, May 13 -- 10am - 1pm

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.
  • Must successfully complete 8-week bus operator training.

Nice To Haves

  • Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus.

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.

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
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