Access Bus Driver

RTS Access Bus Operator (Paratransit)

ABOUT RTS ACCESS: RTS Access provides complementary service, also known as "paratransit service," to the RTS fixed route system. This form of transportation is available to those customers with disabilities who are unable to utilize the RTS fixed route system for all or some of their transportation needs. RTS Access is currently seeking qualified individuals who enjoy driving and working with the public to join our team as a part-time Bus Operator in Monroe County.

Promotion to full time is seniority-based for part time employees. 

 

NEW HOURLY RATE! $21.16 per hour. Part Time; limited Full Time spots available. This is a Union environment in association with the Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 282. The pay rate is on a 48-month progression scale. After completion of four successful years with RTS Access, your pay rate will be greater than $27.50/hr.!

 

TRAINING START DATE: January 6, 2025, for non-fully licensed candidates; January 13, 2025, for fully licensed candidates

 

*Please note: This position is NOT the Small Vehicle Operator (On Demand Driver) position or the RTS big bus Operator position. This position is located at RTS Access on Trabold Rd.

 

Here is an example of the type of bus you will drive as an Access Bus Operator (please note: upon completion of training and road test, you will possess a Class "C" license with passenger endorsement.)

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must be available Weekdays, Weekends (both Saturday & Sunday), and Holidays between the hours of 5:00am and 1:00am.
• Must be available to work at least 20 hours per week (all work is picked by seniority; therefore, specific days/hours cannot be guaranteed).
• Must attend 4-5 weeks of paid training (Typical hours during training are Monday-Friday 8:00am – 4:00pm).

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid NY State Driver's License required. CDL (A, B, or C) with passenger endorsement highly preferred but not required.
• No more than 5 points on license.
• A minimum of five (5) years Class D auto driving experience.
• Excellent Customer Service skills are a must.
• Must be able to work flexible hours and varied days including weekends and holidays (all work is picked by seniority; therefore, specific days/hours cannot be guaranteed).

This is a Union environment in association with the Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 282.

 

NO CDL? WE WILL TRAIN YOU!

You will be required to obtain your CDL permit with passenger endorsement prior to start date. We will provide you the paperwork to help you navigate the DMV permit requirement. Upon completion of training and road test, you will possess a Class "C" license with passenger endorsement.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Tasks involve the intermittent performance of physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of bending, kneeling, squatting, reaching, climbing (stairs), twisting (arm/back) and/or rotating (arm). May also involve lifting (up to 10 pounds), carrying (up to 10 pounds), pushing and/or pulling (up to 150 pounds) materials and/or equipment. Job involves sitting for extended periods of time; up to eight hours per day.

Ninety-five percent of time is spent inside and 5% of time is spent outside exposing employee to natural environmental conditions. Employee is exposed to fumes, noise (bus), vibration (seat), hazards, and motorized vehicles.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority (RGRTA) has a zero-tolerance drug and alcohol policy for all employees in accordance with state and federal law. All internal and external applicants will be required to undergo drug testing before employment and will be subject to further drug and/or alcohol testing throughout their employment in accordance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulatory requirements.

Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority (RGRTA) is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship and/or immigration status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal or state law. RGRTA will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

Pursuant to Federal Transit Administration regulations, all applicants for employment in safety-sensitive positions must be given a pre-employment drug test. An applicant may not be assigned safety-sensitive functions unless the individual has a verified negative test result.  RTS is required by law to test for various substances, including cocaine, amphetamines, opioids, PCP and marijuana metabolites.  Please be advised that marijuana stays in the system for an extended period of time, sometimes more than 30 days, and can cause a positive test result long after use.