Description

Class A or B CDL with a Passenger Endorsement or Class B CDL Permit with a Passenger Endorsement is required.

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5301 Wilkinson Boulevard - Charlotte, NC 28208. The facility is on bus route #5.Wednesday, May 13 -- 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.

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

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.