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PAID CDL TRAINING

Part-time

NFTA

Buffalo, NYPart-time$14.56/hrPosted 7mo agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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Compensation
$14.56/hr
Location
Buffalo, NY
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

New York State Commercial Driver’s License Or Permit, Class B Minimum, With Passenger And Airbrake Endorsements

Job overview

NFTA is hiring a PAID CDL TRAINING. The Part-Time Bus Operator operates buses in city and suburban areas, assisting passengers including securing wheelchair passengers. This role involves observing for and reporting unsafe or irregular conditions, with work specifically assigned to weekends and holidays. The operator must maintain a neat appearance and a safe driving record.

Key focus areas include Operate buses in City and Suburban areas, Assist passengers, including securing wheelchair passengers, and Observe for and report unsafe or irregular conditions.

Successful candidates bring Age 18+, NY CDL Class B with Passenger & Airbrake Endorsements, and Physical Requirements NYS Law. Important skills include Neat Appearance, Safe Driving Record, Utilize Personal Protective Equipment, Communicate Effectively With Public, and Communicate Effectively With Outside Agencies.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Neat AppearanceSafe Driving RecordUtilize Personal Protective EquipmentCommunicate Effectively With PublicCommunicate Effectively With Outside Agencies

Qualifications

Minimum Physical Requirements Pursuant to N.Y.S. Motor Vehicle and Traffic Law (Article 19-A)Satisfactory Prior Work RecordSatisfactory Attendance RecordMust Be 18+New York State Commercial Driver’s License or Permit, Class B Minimum, With Passenger and Airbrake Endorsements

Full job description

PAID CDL TRAINING

Title Description: PART-TIME BUS OPERATOR

Date Posted: 2/28/2025

Deadline: Until Filled

Job Number: PART-TIME BUS OPERATOR

Branch:

Hourly Rate: $14.5562

Hours: Weekends and Holidays

Union Status: ATU 1342

WORK OBJECTIVE: Operating buses in City and Suburban areas. Assisting passengers, including securing wheelchair passengers; observing for and reporting unsafe or irregular conditions. Work will be specifically for weekend and holiday assignments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position. • Must have a neat appearance • Safe driving record • Minimum physical requirements pursuant to N.Y.S. Motor Vehicle and Traffic Law (Article 19-a) required • Satisfactory prior work and attendance records.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES: Must be able to wear and utilize any and all personal protective equipment that may be required in the performance of duties. Ability to communicate with the public and outside agencies courteously and effectively.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Tasks involve the intermittent performance of physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of bending, squatting, reaching, climbing (stairs), twisting (arm/back) and/or rotating (arm). May also involve lifting (10 pounds), carrying (up to 10 pounds), pushing and/or pulling (10-20 pounds) materials and/or equipment. Job involves sitting for extended periods of time up to eight hours per day.

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS: 95% of time is spent inside, 5% of time is spent outside, exposing employee to natural environmental conditions. Employee is exposed to fumes. Employee is also exposed to noise (bus), vibration (seat), hazards (customer assault) and motorized vehicles.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Eighteen (18) years of age. Applicant must possess a New York State Commercial Driver’s License or Permit, Class B minimum, with passenger and airbrake endorsements.

NOTE: TO APPLY: Send NFTA employment application and resume to: NFTA Human Resources, 181 Ellicott Street, Buffalo, NY 14203 Or email to: application@[email protected] For more information please visit nfta.com/careers

OTHER: The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply

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