Bus Operator - 06302025

Description

Would you like an opportunity to effect change in a growing and thriving city? Are you looking for consistent and reliable work? Start your career with Transit Management of Charlotte......

 
Hiring Events to include one-on-one interviews. Please bring your CDL.

1. Wednesday, May 28 --9am - 12pm

2. Thursday, May 29 --11am - 2pm

3. Tuesday, June 3 --1pm - 3pm

4. Wednesday, June 5 --1pm - 3pm

5. Tuesday, June 10 --9am - 11am

6. Thursday, June 12 -- 9am - 11am

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/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. 

Requirements

 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

· High School Diploma or GED. 

· Must possess and maintain a Commercial Class “A” or “B” CDL Driver’s License or Permit with 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.

· A criminal background check will be completed and 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. Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus. 

Starting wage is $24.96 per hour after completion of 7-weeks paid training.