Bus Operator (New Haven) Salary $26.57 Hourly Location CT 06517, CT Job Type Full-Time Job Number 00942 Department Bus Operators Opening Date 01/08/2026 Closing Date Continuous Description Benefits Questions Job Description Safely operating transit buses on routes, providing courteous, helpful customer service; collecting fares; following schedules; maintaining excellent attendance and working cooperatively with other employees on the team.Must be available to work a flexible schedule to include days, nights, weekends, split shifts and holidays as assigned.All bus operator trainees must attend 6-8 weeks of training. Training rate of $24.80Once training is complete the rate will increase to the starting rate of a Bus Operator. Examples of Duties Operates transit buses and wheelchair lifts, collects fares and verifies valid passes and identification cards, receives and transmits communications over a two-way radio, coordinates passenger transfers, reports schedule delays, completes and files reports including accidents, detours, vehicle inspections, fares and passes, and other incidents, makes recommendations for safety and route improvements. Qualifications Must have a valid class A or B Commercial Drivers License (CDL)At least 21 years old valid CDL required (Class A or B)HS Diploma or GEDMust have P ( Passenger) Endorsement and in addition one of the following Endorsements: S(School Bus) orV(Student Transportation Vehicle) or F(Taxi, Livery, Service Bus, Motor Bus or Motor Coach) or A(Activity Vehicle) Must be air brake qualified (No L Restriction)No more than (1) moving violation in the last 3 yearsMinimum (1) year experience in a position requiring excellent customer service skillsAbility to work all shifts (which includes nights, weekends, holidays and split shifts)Must not have outside employment that interferes with employment at CTtransit.Ability to pass DOT physical exam, and pending CDL tests, pre-employment testing and meet the physical requirements of the positionMust be able to attend trainingMust be able to effectively read, write and comprehend basic English. How To Apply Please visit our website at http://www.cttransit.com/Careers/ and complete the online application. Why work at CTtransit ?.......CTtransit offers a highly competitive benefit package to all full-time eligible employees.Competitive WagesCompetitive PayPaid Time Off (vacation, sick and holidays)401k and Pension Retirement plansInsurance Low cost no deductible medical, dental and vision including familyLife InsuranceCompany paid Life Insurance and short term disability plansVoluntary Supplemental family, Accident Insurance an Additional Disability PlansOther BenefitsFlexible Spending AccountEmployee Assistance ProgramTuition ReimbursementFree public transportation for you and your spouse!!!!For more information about benefits, contact Human Resources. CTtransit is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer. 01 Do you have experience in a position requiring excellent customer service skills? Yes No 02 This position requires no more than one (1) moving violation in the past three (3) years. Do you meet this requirement? Yes No 03 Do you have a valid CDL Class A or B license? Yes No 04 From the list below, which of these endorsements do you currently have on your CDL? (select all that apply) P - Passenger S - School Bus V - Student Transportation Vehicle F - Taxi, Livery, Service Bus, Motor Bus or Motor Coach A - Activity Vehicle 05 I understand without a CDL & Passenger endorsement or permit I am not eligible to drive a commercial vehicle at CTtransit. Required Question Employer CT TRANSIT Address 100 Leibert Road Hartford, Connecticut, 06120 Phone 860-522-8101 Website http://www.cttransit.com/