Bus Operator (New Haven) - JOB FAIR 07/08 10:00am-2:00pm

Bus Operator (New Haven) - JOB FAIR 07/08 10:00am-2:00pm

Salary

$28.74 Hourly

Location

2061 State Street, Hamden, CT 06517, CT

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

00942

Department

Bus Operators

Opening Date

01/08/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

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Job Description

We are hosting a Bus Operator Job Fair in our Hamden location on Wednesday, July 8th from 10:00am-2:00pm. Please come with your CDL, HS diploma/GED and ready to interview!

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 $25.80

Once 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 GED

• Must have P ( Passenger) Endorsement and in addition one of the following Endorsements:

• S(School Bus) or

• V(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 years

• Minimum (1) year experience in a position requiring excellent customer service skills

• Ability 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 position

• Must be able to attend training

• Must 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 Wages

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick and holidays)
• 401k and Pension Retirement plans

Insurance

• Low cost no deductible medical, dental and vision including family
• Life Insurance
• Company paid Life Insurance and short term disability plans
• Voluntary Supplemental family, Accident Insurance an Additional Disability Plans

Other Benefits

• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

Free 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/