Open Position

Centro Announcement of Vacant Position

Full-Time Bus Operators - Syracuse

DEPARTMENT: Syracuse Transit Operations

Training Rate: $25.05

HOURLY RATE: $28.05 per hour (Completion of Training Class) Top Rate: $31.05

JOB SUMMARY:   
DUTIES:
  1. Provide safe, courteous, on-time transportation to the general public and other designated groups in a variety of mass transit vehicles.
  2. Adhere to traffic regulations.
  3. Collect correct fares and issue transfers.
  4. Communicate with the public regarding routes, schedules, and transfer points.
  5. Communicate and interact with individuals of various backgrounds and abilities.
  6. Communicate with the Operations Center by radio and provide verbal and written reports.
  7. Punctuality and regular attendance are essential to provide dependable service to the public.
REQUIREMENTS:
  1. Five years of licensed driving experience.
  2. Valid NYS Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with passenger and air brake endorsements.
  3. Acceptable driving record at the time of job offer.
  4. High School Diploma or G.E.D., or equivalent experience.
  5.  Customer-focused attitude.
  6. Physical ability to, safely, operate a bus and the ability to keep the bus under control at all times.
  7. Completion of a physical examination conducted under article 19-A of the NYSDOT regulations.
  8. Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing in the English language. Communicating with passengers both in the regular course of business and especially during an emergency is critical.
  9. A drug test with a negative result must be taken no more than 30 days prior to beginning training.
    NOTE: Bus operators are subject to random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return to work/return to duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing once they are hired.
  10. Current, complete driving record abstract from the state Department of Motor Vehicles is required upon hire; violations are evaluated by their severity and time frame.
  11. Certain criminal and/or driving convictions will not necessarily bar you from employment consideration.
TRAINING:
  1. Applicants must have a CDL-B permit or license (General Knowledge, Air Brake, and Passenger Endorsement portions of the exam) to be eligible for hire.
  2. Paid training is provided to qualified candidates committed to a career with the Company.
  3. Upon completion of the training program full-time opportunities will be offered.
  4. The 12-week training program provides exposure to all routes and runs within the Centro system. The program includes in-classroom and on-bus instruction, including working in the field. On-the-road training will be with Line Instructors and will require trainees to work various hours of the day and night. Centro’s hours of operation range from 4:20am to 1:15am. Centro trainers will advise you in advance of your schedule. Your training schedule may be demanding and could require you to work at least 3 Saturdays in order to learn all facets of the bus system.

Training class begins April 15, 2025

Qualified applicants are encouraged to submit an application and resume to:

Danielle Raineri
Centro of Syracuse, Inc.
200 Cortland Ave - PO Box 820
Syracuse, New York 13205
315-442-3318

CNYRTA is an equal opportunity employer and drug free workplace


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