First Transit will be at the CDO Workforce, located at 1 O'hara Drive in Norwich, from 10:00am to 2:00pm on Thursday, July 14, 2016.
First Transit is recruiting for bus drivers and bus monitors!
Bus Driver Responsibilities and Qualifications:
- Drive one of several different transit buses or vehicles in a safe, courteous, and reliable manner throughout the service area within a daily assigned time schedule
- Perform pre/post trip vehicle inspections as required
- Stop at designated points to load and unload passengers
- Assist in the boarding of passengers using wheelchairs or other mobility aids and properly secure wheelchairs and scooters
- Notify dispatch of deviations, overload, accidents, passenger incidents, medical/behavioral problems, or bus mechanical/electrical trouble
- Assure that fares are deposited into the fare box and dispense information
- Advise passengers of rules and regulations when necessary
- Complete and submit written reports concerning passengers and all accidents
- Operate on-board computer fare boxes and destination signs.
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Possess a valid driver's license
- CDL license Class A, B, or C with P endorsement - We will train if you don't have this!
- Have at least 3 years of driving experience
- Excellent communication skills
- Able to work shift hours and days assigned.
Monitor Responsibilities:
- Knows the route and remains alert to monitor the welfare of passengers while in route
- Communicates behavior problems and conditions of various stops with the driver
- Assists in pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the bus
- Assists students in the loading and unloading process
- Cooperates and communicates with school personnel, students, and parents
- Attends all safety and training meetings
- Conducts emergency evacuation from the bus, including use of exiting by emergency door
- Opens and closes service doors and moves up and down steps multiple times daily
- Cleans the inside of the bus
- Assists driver when necessary to safely direct the vehicle backwards
Monitor Required Experience and Skills:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Good verbal communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Early morning availability
- Judgment/problem solving skills
- Ability to manage high degrees of stress
To schedule a time slot for this recruitment please call us at (607)334-2201 ext. 127