RTS Bus Operator Open Hiring Event
Interview on-site and take a bus for a test drive!
Saturday, October 1, 2022
9am - Noon
1372 E. Main St. Rochester, NY 14609
Pre-registration preferred; sign up here
We're hiring Bus Operators for large and small buses! Learn more about:
Why you should join the RTS Team
- Operate a cutting-edge fleet of transit vehicles
- Health Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision (after training period)
- Pension
- On-site 24/7 Wellness & Fitness Center
- Deferred Compensation
- 40 hours per week guaranteed for full-timers
- Paid weekly
- Job security – public transit is here to stay!
- RTS Bus Operators and SVOs are not required to fuel or wash the buses!
- Employee Assistance Program (Counseling, Health Advocacy, Financial & Legal Consultation, Health Coaching, Virtual Concierge, Discounts)
- Well-Being Program
- Culture & Inclusion Council
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What to expect at the Open Recruitment Event
- Have your valid NYS driver's license and current resume ready for review
- Fill out an application
- Have a quick and friendly interview
- Get in the driver’s seat and test drive a bus!
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Bus Operator - Large Bus
Operate a public transit vehicle (40 ft. buses) to transport passengers along specific routes in Monroe County in accordance with published timetables.
Starting rate: $21.79/hr
Training start date: November 7, 2022
Qualifications:
- Valid NY State Commercial Driver's License (Class "A" or "B") with good driving record, passenger endorsement, and no restrictions on air brakes or passenger seating preferred.
- If you do not currently possess this license, you must obtain a Class B permit with passenger endorsement and no air brake restriction prior to your start date.
- No DWI, DWAI, DUI, DUAI within the last 10 years
- No more than 4 points on license
- A minimum of five (5) years Class "D" auto driving experience
- Must pass all phases of the pre-employment process which includes interview, background check, 19A medical examination, and Federal drug test
- Excellent Customer Service skills are a must
Training Requirements - Must attend 8 weeks of Paid Training:
- Training is Monday through Friday, approximately 30-35 hours per week through December 30th
- Must be able to work flexible hours
- All work is picked by seniority 4 times per year (every three months: January, April, July, and September).
- Will regularly work split shifts
- Due to seniority, likely to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Must be able to successfully obtain a Class "B" license with passenger endorsement and no air brake restriction.
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Small Vehicle Operator - RTS On Demand
Provide on-demand appointment-based service within one of our seven On Demand Zones (Brockport, Greece, Henrietta, Irondequoit, Lexington Ave. Area, Pittsford/Eastview, and Webster). Provides curb-to-curb service or meets RTS Connect service and other transportation options at Connection Hubs or bus stops; required to occasionally secure wheelchairs and assist with utilizing lifts.
Starting rate: $17.87/hr
Training start date: November 21, 2022 (non-fully licensed candidates); December 5, 2022 (fully licensed candidates)
Qualifications:
- Valid NY State Commercial Driver's License with good driving record, passenger endorsement, and no restrictions on air brakes or passenger seating preferred.
- If you do not currently possess this license, you must obtain a Class B permit with passenger endorsement prior to your start date.
- No DWI, DWAI, DUI, DUAI within the last 10 years
- No more than 4 points on license
- A minimum of five (5) years Class "D" auto driving experience
- Must pass all phases of the pre-employment process which includes interview, background check, 19A medical examination, and Federal drug test
- Excellent Customer Service skills are a must
Training Requirements:
Candidates must attend 4-6 weeks of PAID training
- Training is Monday through Friday, approximately 20-35 hours per week through December 30th
- Candidate must possess a Class "B" permit with passenger endorsement prior to start date, if not fully licensed.
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