BUS DRIVER (CENTRAL DIVISION) - MULTIPLE POSITIONS

Bus Driver - Multiple Positions

NJ Transit

City of Orange, NJ

Posted 9 months ago

  • Job Type(s)

    Full Time
  • Industry

    Transportation, Logistics
  • Job Description

    BUS DRIVER (CENTRAL DIVISION) - MULTIPLE POSITIONS

    Forbes List of America's Best Employers 2021, 2022, & 2023

    Move forward with us! At NJ TRANSIT, you'll join us in transforming the third-largest transportation agency in North America. We are committed to delivering safe, reliable service that gets our customers to their destinations on timeand were looking to hire talented folks with a love of learning to make it all possible.

    Summary

    All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. NJ TRANSIT will provide resources on obtaining a NJ CDL, butQualified Applicantswho possess a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) withPassenger and Air Brake endorsementswill be givenprimaryconsideration.Central Garage Locations:Nutley, Maplewood, Howell, Newark, Dover & Orange

    Education, Experience, Qualifications:

    • Are twenty-one (21) years of age or older; able to read, write and speak the English language
    • Possess three (3) years nonprovisional driving experience with a valid New Jersey Drivers License (NOT A PROVISIONAL Drivers LICENSE), New Jersey Commercial Drivers License (CDL) or a New York or Pennsylvania COMMERCIAL DRIVERS LICENSE with unrestricted airbrake and passenger endorsements,
    • Are able to obtain a validated New Jersey Commercial Drivers License permit that has been stamped indicating the passing of written tests for passenger, airbrake and general knowledge endorsements. The expiration date on the permit must be valid for at least fourteen (14) days beyond the first day of the scheduled training program,
    • Have a safe driving record that is in good standing with less than five (5) accumulated points,
    • Are available to participate in the structured training program for twenty-one (21) to twenty-five (25) business days, Monday through Friday from 8:00 am--4:30 pm (perfect attendance at training is required)
    • Pass our companys interview process, background checkand physical examination to qualify for amedical certification (physical exam includes a drug and alcohol screening).

    At NJ TRANSIT, you will enjoy a competitive salary and excellent benefit package:

    • $6,000 Signing Bonusfor CDL A or B License Holders (must have air brake and passenger endorsement)*
    • $3,000 Signing Bonusfor CDL A or B Permit Holders with air brake and passenger endorsement (also CDL A or B licenses holders that have either air brake or passenger endorsement)*
    • Full benefit package including medical, prescription, dental and vision
    • Pension plan plus 457 tax-deferred savings plan
    • Starting pay rate of $23.79 per hour with current top pay rate of $33.99/hour
    • Paid time off
    • Assistance obtaining your CDL (for NJ drivers only)

    At NJ TRANSIT we support and depend upon the diversity of our staff. NJ TRANSIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    This position is deemed safety sensitive per the Department of Transportation (DOT) Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations. The DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of marijuana for any reason. It is unacceptable for any safety-sensitive employee subject to drug testing under DOT regulations to use recreational or medical marijuana. The prohibitionincludes any derivative of marijuana such as CBD oils, teas, etc. The use of recreational and medical marijuana is a violation of NJ TRANSITs Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy for safety-sensitive employees.

    *Terms and Conditions Apply.

    Code:INDBU1

  • Job Benefit(s)

    Paid time off