Bus Operator-Full Time

Description

MARYLAND TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION BUS OPERATOR (8400)
(CDL/PERMIT LICENSE REQUIRED)

**Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply**

(APPLICATIONS CAN ONLY BE SUBMITTED ONLINE) This is an extended duration posting for current and future openings for this position. Applications will be continuously assessed.
The Maryland Department of Transportation's Maryland Transit Administration is seeking courteous, customer-service-focused full-time Bus Operators. Qualifying candidates must be at least 21 years and possess the ability to satisfactorily complete the bus operator candidate assessments, background checks, and medical examination including the federally mandated Department of Transportation (DOT) physical. The most desirable candidates are those who currently possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Passenger Bus and Air Brakes endorsements. A copy of the CDL license will be verified prior to taking the assessments.

During training and after, CDL license/permit holders with valid Passenger and Air Brake endorsements with no restrictions earn an hourly rate of $26.99

The MTA Bus Operator position is represented by the Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 1300.

• Shift: Various
• Location: Various
• Assigned Days Off: Various

BENEFITS - The MTA offers Represented Employees:

• 10-week Paid Bus Operator Training
• Complimentary Transportation Benefits
• Medical/Dental/Vision Plans
• Life Insurance
• Tax-Deferred Savings Plan
• Paid Leave/vacation
• Direct Deposit
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Training and Tuition Reimbursement
• Retirement Plan Options

Benefits packages differ slightly between bargaining and non-bargaining units and may not include all of the above benefits for every position.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must be at least 21 years of age or older and possess a high school diploma or equivalency certificate (GED). Must have two (2) years of continuous employment (with the same employer) or a combined two(2) years of verifiable full or part-time student status and employment history.

A minimum of two (2) years of customer service experience is preferred.

Consideration for employment may be based solely on the contents of your application; therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information. Please include all relevant experience on your application. This includes, but is not limited to, full or part-time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to the position you are applying for.

If you held more than one (1) position at the same employer, please list each position that you held and the length of time that you held each position.

Licenses & Certifications

A current valid CDL License/Permit with Passenger and Air Brake endorsements with no restrictions is required.

NOTE
Applicants must submit a CURRENT copy of their Complete Driving Record (NOT more than 30 days old), (NOT the 36 months driving record) available from MVA with their application to be considered for this position. Please upload your driving record, or application will be considered incomplete.