Full and Part Time Bus Operators – Cortland

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 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
5. No nights, weekends or holidays.

DUTIES:

1. Provide safe, courteous, on-time transportation to the general public and other designated groups in a variety of mass transit 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 to provide dependable service to the public.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Five years of licensed driving experience.
2. Valid NYS Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with passenger and air brake endorsements.
3. Acceptable driving record at the time of job offer.
4. High School Diploma or G.E.D., or equivalent experience.
5. Customer-focused attitude.
6. Physical ability to, safely, operate a bus and the ability to keep the bus under control at all times.
7. Completion of a physical examination conducted under article 19-A of the NYSDOT regulations.
8. Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing in the English language. Communicating with passengers both in the regular course of business and especially during an emergency is critical.
9. A drug test with a negative result must be taken no more than 30 days prior to beginning training.
   NOTE: 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. 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.

TRAINING:

1. Applicants must have a CDL-B permit or license (General Knowledge, Air Brake, and Passenger Endorsement portions of the exam) to be eligible for hire.
2. Paid training is provided to qualified candidates committed to a career with the Company.
3. Upon completion of the training program full-time opportunities will be offered.
4. The 12-week training program provides exposure to all routes and runs within the Centro system. The program includes in-classroom and on-bus instruction, including working in the field. On-the-road training will be with Line Instructors and will require trainees to work various hours of the day . Centro's hours of operation range from 6:00am to 6:00pm. Centro trainers will advise you in advance of your schedule. .

Training class begins April 13, 2026