First Transit will be at the CDO Workforce, located at 1 O'hara Drive in Norwich, from 10:00am to 2:00pm on Tuesday, July 14, 2016.

First Transit is recruiting for bus drivers and bus monitors!

Bus Driver Responsibilities and Qualifications:

• Drive one of several different transit buses or vehicles in a safe, courteous, and reliable manner throughout the service area within a daily assigned time schedule
• Perform pre/post trip vehicle inspections as required
• Stop at designated points to load and unload passengers
• Assist in the boarding of passengers using wheelchairs or other mobility aids and properly secure wheelchairs and scooters
• Notify dispatch of deviations, overload, accidents, passenger incidents, medical/behavioral problems, or bus mechanical/electrical trouble
• Assure that fares are deposited into the fare box and dispense information
• Advise passengers of rules and regulations when necessary
• Complete and submit written reports concerning passengers and all accidents
• Operate on-board computer fare boxes and destination signs.
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Possess a valid driver's license
• CDL license Class A, B, or C with P endorsement - We will train if you don't have this!
• Have at least 3 years of driving experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Able to work shift hours and days assigned.

Monitor Responsibilities:

• Knows the route and remains alert to monitor the welfare of passengers while in route
• Communicates behavior problems and conditions of various stops with the driver
• Assists in pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the bus
• Assists students in the loading and unloading process
• Cooperates and communicates with school personnel, students, and parents
• Attends all safety and training meetings
• Conducts emergency evacuation from the bus, including use of exiting by emergency door
• Opens and closes service doors and moves up and down steps multiple times daily
• Cleans the inside of the bus
• Assists driver when necessary to safely direct the vehicle backwards

Monitor Required Experience and Skills:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Good verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Early morning availability
• Judgment/problem solving skills
• Ability to manage high degrees of stress

To schedule a time slot for this recruitment please call us at (607)334-2201 ext. 127