Full-Time Bus Operator
About The Position
Join the Centre Area Transportation Authority (CATA) as a Full-Time Bus Operator and embark on an exciting journey every day! As a crucial part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to serve your community, connect with diverse passengers, and ensure safe and reliable transportation for all in the vibrant State College area. You can build a stable and fulfilling career as a Full-Time Bus Operator. No CDL? No problem! Earn as you learn. Starting salary is $23.70/hour as a trainee. Make a difference as a Bus Operator As a Bus Operator at CATA, your daily responsibilities will be both dynamic and rewarding. You will begin each shift by conducting pre-trip inspections to ensure safety and compliance. Throughout the day, you'll navigate designated routes, transporting passengers to their destinations efficiently and comfortably. Engaging with passengers, you'll provide a friendly and welcoming atmosphere while assisting those who may need help boarding or disembarking. You'll also be responsible for adhering to schedules while managing any unexpected delays or route changes. Safety is paramount; you'll maintain awareness of traffic and road conditions, ensuring a secure ride for everyone on board. Additionally, you'll complete necessary paperwork, including passenger counts and incident reports, to support seamless operations. About CATA CATA is a joint municipal authority established in 1974, proudly celebrating its 50th anniversary. CATA serves portions of Centre County, Pennsylvania, including Penn State's 60,000 students and employees at the University Park Campus. CATA provides a critical transportation network that facilitates more than 5 million annual rides through fixed-route, microtransit, paratransit, and commuter services programs. Renowned for its innovative approach to sustainable transportation, CATA was the first public transportation agency operating an entirely compressed natural gas (CNG) fixed-route fleet on the East Coast. The authority also boasts the highest farebox recovery ratio in Pennsylvania, recovering nearly 40% of its fixed-route operating expenses in 2023. Get started with CATA Want to get your career on the move? Apply by going to the Careers at CATA website: https://catabus.com/careers/ Applicants will be subject to MVR check. Selected candidate will be subject to drug and alcohol testing, criminal background check, and functional requirement evaluation. CATA participates in E-Verify. For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS at 888-897-7787 or dhs.gov/e-verify. CATA is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business needs. Applicants will be subject to MVR check. Selected candidate will be subject to drug and alcohol testing, criminal background check, and functional requirement evaluation.
Requirements
- Strong communication skills
- Excellent driving skills
- Keen attention to detail
- Good problem-solving abilities
- Flexibility is essential as hours worked includes nights, weekends, holidays, and split shifts.
- Strong sense of responsibility and dedication
- Successful completion of CDL Class B with Passenger Endorsement training and testing will be required.
Responsibilities
- Conducting pre-trip inspections to ensure safety and compliance
- Navigating designated routes, transporting passengers to their destinations efficiently and comfortably
- Engaging with passengers, you'll provide a friendly and welcoming atmosphere while assisting those who may need help boarding or disembarking
- Adhering to schedules while managing any unexpected delays or route changes
- Maintaining awareness of traffic and road conditions, ensuring a secure ride for everyone on board
- Completing necessary paperwork, including passenger counts and incident reports, to support seamless operations
Benefits
- paid time off (vacation, sick, holiday, etc.)
- health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
- 401(a)
- 457
- Roth IRA
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- life insurance
- long-term disability
- short-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- free gym membership
- free transit pass
- CATA is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
