Description

Do you have a passion for driving? Do you have excellent customer service skills? Is safety behind the wheel your number 1 priority? If yes is your answer to the questions, come join our team!

Class A or B CDL with a Passenger Endorsement  or Class B CDL Permit with a Passenger Endorsement is required.  So, what do you do after you complete your employment application/resume?  Attend one of the following on-site hiring events.Hiring Events to include one-on-one interviews at NC Works Career Center, 8601 McAlpline Park Drive, Suite 110, Charlotte, NC 28211.  The facility is on bus route #27.

Tuesday, April 7 -- 10am - 1pmThursday, April 9 -- 10am - 1pmTuesday, April 14 -- 10am - 1pmWednesday, April 15 --  10am - 1pm

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

•  High School Diploma or GED. 
• Must possess and maintain a Commercial Class “A” or “B” CDL Driver’s License with Passenger Endorsement or Class B CDL Permit with a 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.
• Must successfully pass a criminal background check that will be 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. 
• Must successfully complete 8-week bus operator training.
• Starting wage is $24.96 per hour after completion of 8-weeks paid training.

Benefits:

• Paid holidays, 
• Paid sick days, 
• Paid personal days,
• Paid Vacation after completion of one year
• Healthcare (Medical, vision, life insurance, dental) --§ Eligibility after waiting period
• Flexible Spending Account, Healthcare Spending Account, Dependent Care Spending Account
• Defined Benefit (Pension) --§ Mandatory employee contribution
• Deferred Compensation (457) --§ Company matches up to 4% after 1 year