DEPARTMENT: Oswego Transit Operations Central New York Regional Transportation AuthoritySALARY RANGE: Training Rate $21.40

　　Part-Time Rate (Upon successful completion of training) $24.40 Hour Top Rate: $27.40

　　BASIC FUNCTIONS:1. Provide safe, courteous, on-time transportation to the general public and other designated groups in a variety of masstransit vehicles.2. Adhere to traffic regulations.3. Collect correct fares and issue transfers.4. Communicate with the public regarding routes, schedules, and transfer points.5. Communicate and interact with individuals of various backgrounds and abilities.6. Communicate with the Operations Center by radio, and provide verbal and written reports.7. Punctuality and regular attendance are essential in order to provide dependable service to the public.

　　HOURS & DAYS:1. Centro bus operators are initially hired on a part-time basis, with the potential to become a full-time operator in the future.2. The length of time before full-time opportunities are a possibility varies based on the needs of the organization.3. Part-time bus operators are hired primarily to operate shorter pieces of work during peak periods, many of which include student transport.4. Hours of work operation are M-F 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM.; and Sat-Sun 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, with additional trips available at other times. **Hours will vary based on availability.5. Centro bus operators are eligible to work Sundays and special events, which may exceed 25 hours of work on a weekly basis.6. Regular weekly work is selected four times a year, and once selected is worked regularly by the employee.7. Centro is looking for workers who can commit to 15 - 30 hours per week of regular selected hours.Training class begins June 26th, 2023.

　　JOB REQUIREMENTS:1. Valid New York State drivers license.2. Five years of licensed driving experience.3. A Commercial Drivers License/Permit (CDL) with passenger and air brake endorsements.4. An acceptable driving record at the time of job offer.5. Possess a High School Diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent experience.6. Possess a customer-focused attitude.7. Successful candidates must pass the physical examination conducted under article 19-A of the NYSDOTregulations Must have the physical ability to safely operate a bus and further, possess the ability to keep the bus under control at all times.8. Since the ability to communicate with passengers both in the regular course of business and especially during an emergency is critical, bus operators must have the ability to clearly communicate both verbally and in writing in the English language.9. A drug test with a negative result must be taken no more than 30 days prior to beginning training. Bus operators are subject to random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return to work/return to duty and follow-up drug and alcohol testing once they are hired.10. A current complete driving record abstract from the state Department of Motor Vehicles is required upon hire; violations are evaluated by their severity and time frame.11. Certain criminal and/or driving convictions will not necessarily bar you from employment consideration.

　　Qualified applicants are encouraged to submit an application and resume to:Centro of Oswego512 E Seneca St.Oswego, NY 13126Applications must be submitted to Amanda Wilson or go onto our website at www.centro.org and apply! All qualifiedapplicants are encouraged to apply. CNYTRA reserves the right to select a candidate from within or outside theCompany.