Job Description
Job DescriptionSalary: $22.50
Join River Valley Transit: Make a Difference in Middlesex County!
Are you looking for a career where your daily work genuinelyimproves your neighbors' livesand strengthens your community?
Estuary Transit District, operating asRiver Valley Transit, is the vital link connecting Middlesex County residents. We provide over400,000 essential trips annually, ensuring access to jobs, crucial medical appointments, education, and shopping. When you join our team, you're not just taking a jobyou're becoming a key player in community connectivity and a champion for residents.
Why Choose River Valley Transit?
Our employees are proud to know they are making a difference every single day. We are committed to recognizing that contribution by offering acompetitive compensation packageandunparalleled stability.
Your Outstanding Benefit Package
We believe in taking care of the people who take care of our community. In addition tocompetitive pay, our benefit package stands out:
- Exceptional Health Coverage:Access thesame comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision benefitsoffered to Teamsters.
- Secure Your Future:Enjoy anEmployer-Paid Retirement Plana significant advantage that secures your financial future without requiring employee contributions.
- Peace of Mind:Employer-Funded Life Insuranceis provided for all staff.
- Time to Recharge:Benefit from aGenerous Paid Time Off Policythat recognizes the importance of work-life balance.
Ready to make a Tangible Difference? Apply today and start driving your career forward!
No CDL license required, just an endorsement (F, S, V or A), which is easy to obtain. Details are athttps://portal.ct.gov/dmv/licenses-permits-ids/driver-license-endorseme….
Position Overview
Full-time Bus Operators are responsible for the operation of Estuary Transit District (ETD)s various vehicles and for the safe and orderly transportation of passengers to and from their destinations. Work includes completion of daily inspection of vehicle, fueling, interior and exterior cleaning of vehicle, maintaining accurate trip records, assisting passengers as required, receiving and accounting for fares, radio communications, and any other related duties as assigned by the Operations Manager.
Benefits
In addition to competitive pay, we offer an outstanding benefit package that includes:
- Teamsters benefits for:
- Health
- Dental
- Vision
- Employer funded life insurance
- Employer paid retirement plan
- Generous paid time off policy
Qualifications and Skills
Requirements
- Must posses a valid Connecticut Drivers License with all required endorsements including anFendorsement
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Five (5) years driving experience, with a good driving record for the preceding two (2) years.
- Must be able to perform all duties associated with operating a vehicle and be physically able to lift 60 lbs.
- Ability to learn, to interpret, and to apply Districts policies and work independently without immediate and constant supervision.
- Ability to maintain a good working relationship with all coworkers and the general public and to use good judgment in recognizing scope of authority.
- Ability to pass a DOT physical performed by ETDs physician.
- Subject to drug and alcohol screening.
ETD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.