PAID CDL TRAINING GUARANTEED 40 WORKED HOURS PLUS BENEFITS

NFTA

Buffalo, NYFull-time$21.31–24.79/hrPosted 2mo ago

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At a glance

Compensation

$21.31–24.79/hr

Location

Buffalo, NY

Schedule

Full-time

Work Authorization

Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

New York State Commercial Driver’s License Class C With Passenger EndorsementCDL B Permit With Passenger Endorsement

Job overview

NFTA is hiring a PAID CDL TRAINING GUARANTEED 40 WORKED HOURS PLUS BENEFITS. The Paratransit Operator will be responsible for operating buses in city and suburban areas, ensuring a neat appearance and maintaining a safe driving record. This role requires adherence to N.Y.S. Motor Vehicle and Traffic Law (Article 19-a) and effective communication with the public and outside agencies. The position involves physically demanding work, including bending, squatting, reaching, climbing, twisting, and lifting, with extended periods of sitting.

Key focus areas include Operate buses in City and Suburban areas, Maintain a neat appearance, and Maintain a safe driving record.

Successful candidates bring Must Be 18+, CDL Class C With Passenger Endorsement Or CDL B Permit With Passenger Endorsement, and Safe Driving Record. Important skills include Neat Appearance, Safe Driving Record, Satisfactory Work And Attendance Records, Wear And Utilize Personal Protective Equipment, Communicate Courteously With Public, and Communicate Effectively With Public.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Neat AppearanceSafe Driving RecordSatisfactory Work and Attendance RecordsWear and Utilize Personal Protective EquipmentCommunicate Courteously With PublicCommunicate Effectively With PublicCommunicate Courteously With Outside AgenciesCommunicate Effectively With Outside Agencies

Qualifications

N.Y.S. Motor Vehicle and Traffic Law (Article 19-a) Physical RequirementsEighteen Years of AgeNew York State Commercial Driver’s License Class C With Passenger EndorsementCDL B Permit With Passenger Endorsement

Full job description

PAID CDL TRAINING GUARANTEED 40 WORKED HOURS PLUS BENEFITS

Title Description:

Date Posted: 7/9/2026

Deadline: Until Filled

Job Number: PARATRANSIT OPERATOR

Branch:

Hourly Rate: Starting Rate $21.3141 Full Rate $24.7859

Union Status:

WORK OBJECTIVE: Operating buses in City and Suburban areas.

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. Applicants must possess a New York State Commercial Driver’s License, Class C minimum, with passenger endorsement (15 or more adult passengers) or a CDL B permit with passenger endorsement.

NOTE: TO APPLY: Send NFTA employment application, resume and cover letter: NFTA Human Resources 181 Ellicott Street Buffalo, NY 14203 Or email to: [email protected]

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