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.

*Please note: The is not the Small Vehicle Operator (On-Demand) position.

HOURLY RATE: $19.59 per hour; part-time.

TRAINING START DATE: June 10, 2024

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, 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 - we will train you! (Will be required to obtain Class B permit with passenger endorsement prior to start date). Upon completion of training and road test, you will possess a Class "C" license with passenger endorsement.
• 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.

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.

RGRTA is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. 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.