CDL Public Transit Operator (Driver) - Berkshire Transit Management Inc. - Berkshire County

The Bus Operator’s primary responsibilities are to safely and efficiently operate their assigned vehicle on a specified route in accordance with the time schedule allotted for that route. Public Transit Bus Operators transport passengers over specified routes to local or distant points according to time schedules. This position is subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing, under Federal Transportation Administration (FTA) drug and alcohol regulations.
Bus Operators act as a “front-line” customer service representative of the Company. Bus Operators use good judgment, interpersonal communication skills, and workplace knowledge to assist customers with information, assure passenger safety, and to resolve problems and conflicts wherever possible. 
To be a public transit bus operator with BTM, employees must possess a Commercial Driver’s License (Class A or B) with a Passenger “P” Endorsement and without an Air-Brake Restriction.  Applicants with a Class A CDL, but who lack the necessary Passenger Endorsement must be in possession of a Massachusetts CDL Passenger “P” Endorsement Permit. 

• Competitive Pay: starting wage US$24.92 per hour with progression to top rate US$26.67/hour after six months
• High?value Benefits: 100 % employer?paid health, dental, vision and hearing insurance covering employees and dependents, worth roughly US$26,000 per year (~US$12.50/hr).
• Retirement Savings: US$1.15/hr 401(k) contribution (≈US$2,392 annually).
• Bonuses: US$1,000 sign?on bonus after probation and annual safety/attendance bonuses.
• Paid Training: BRTA provides paid CDL License training for qualified applicants.
• Additional benefits: Eleven paid holidays, paid time off and a strong union contract guaranteeing benefits through 2027.

• Safely and efficiently operate their assigned vehicle on a specified route in accordance with the time schedule allotted for that route.
• Adhere to, all traffic rules and regulations.
• Act as a “front-line” customer service representative of the Company.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of vehicle assigned.
• Report any defects or issues with vehicle assigned using appropriate documentation and forms.
• Use good judgement, interpersonal communication skills and workplace knowledge to assist customers with information, assure passenger safety and to resolve problems and conflicts whenever possible
• Attend regular trainings as scheduled by the department supervisor and with the requirements of 5310 MAP driver qualification standards.
• Have reliable transportation both to and from work.
• Possess the physical skills applicable to the safe and efficient operation of a passenger-carrying public transit bus of varying sizes.
• Be able to meet the minimum Federal Motor Carrier Regulations for age and physical condition.
• Pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.
• Possess and maintain a valid CDL license with the required endorsements.
• Have working knowledge of basic arithmetic, map reading and time telling.
• Be able to communicate verbally to the extent of interacting with passengers.
• Complete accurate, legible, and factual written reports.
• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school.
• Possess or be able to possess a valid CDL, with a passenger endorsement, and without an air brakes restriction.
• Be able to obtain a valid bus operators license issued by the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (DPU), this will be sponsored by the company if an offer is extended.
• Be eligible to be insured under Berkshire Transit Management Inc.’s insurance policy for duration of employment.
• Be able to pass USDOT medical examination/physical.
• Be able to lift up to 30 pounds.
• Reliably and consistently report to work on time, regularly, and be ready to fulfill all job requirements.

Licensing

BTM provides paid CDL training for new Public Transit Bus Operators. If an applicant does not have a CDL license, they must first obtain a Massachusetts CDL Class B Permit with the required endorsements. If a job offer is extended, BTM will then provide paid CDL Class B public transit bus operator training.

Qualified applicants must be eligible to be insured under Berkshire Transit Management Inc.’s insurance policy for duration of employment.