New Pay Rate!! RTS Livingston Bus Driver (Full Time and Part Time)

Regional Transit Service•Mt. Morris, NY

11d

About The Position

RTS is hiring Livingston Bus Drivers to safely transport customers along designated routes and established schedules. Drivers operate buses or other revenue service vehicles, pick up customers in response to scheduled service or radio and telephone requests, and assist customers with boarding and exiting as needed. The role also involves completing trip logs, reporting vehicle malfunctions, and conducting pre-trip vehicle inspections. Paid training is provided. The position is available full-time and part-time and pays $20.25 per hour. Drivers must maintain composure and professionalism while serving a diverse passenger population, including during stressful or challenging customer interactions. The work involves extended sitting and exposure to bus noise, vibration, fumes, hazards, and motorized vehicles. The position is safety-sensitive and requires passing a post-offer 19A physical and a pre-employment drug test with a verified negative result. Employees are subject to additional drug and alcohol testing as required by regulations.

Requirements

Valid New York State Commercial Driver's License (Class A, B, or C) with Passenger endorsement and no seating restrictions is preferred; candidates who are not fully licensed will be trained.
If not fully licensed, must have a Class B permit with Passenger and Air Brake endorsements before the start date.
Clean driving record.
At least 5 years of regular Class D driving experience.
Excellent customer service skills.
Must pass a post-offer 19A physical.
Must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test and receive a verified negative result before performing safety-sensitive functions.

Nice To Haves

Valid New York State Commercial Driver's License (Class A, B, or C) with Passenger endorsement and no seating restrictions.

Responsibilities

Operate a bus or other revenue service vehicle safely along designated routes and according to established schedules.
Pick up customers in response to scheduled service, radio, or telephone requests.
Assist customers with boarding and exiting the vehicle as needed.
Complete required trip logs.
Report vehicle malfunctions.
Conduct pre-trip vehicle inspections before departure.
Maintain composure and professionalism while interacting with a diverse population of passengers, including during conflict, stressful conditions, or challenging customer interactions.