NFTA-METRO Paratransit Bus Operator

Start Your Career as a Paratransit Bus Operator — Get Paid While Obtaining Your CDL

Looking for a stable, rewarding career with great benefits and guaranteed full-time hours? Join the team and obtain your CDL as you work full time. Applicants with a regular New York State driver’s licenses are encouraged to apply — we’ll help you complete your CDL licensing process on the clock.

As a Bus Operator, you’ll play an important role serving the community by safely transporting passengers throughout city and suburban routes while delivering excellent customer service everyday. METRO Paratransit offers a rewarding career to those who love to drive AND get satisfaction from hands on helping the members of our community who need transportation.

Why Join Us?

• Paid CDL obtainment
• Full-time employment from day one
• Competitive pay with advancement opportunities
• Meaningful public service career
• Supportive union environment (ATU Local 1342)
• Equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity

Pay

Starting Rate: $21.31/hour (A new contract is in negotiation so this will be going up!)

What You’ll Do

• Safely operate buses on city and suburban routes
• Assist passengers, including wheelchair securement
• Provide courteous and professional customer service
• Observe and report unsafe or unusual conditions
• Follow all traffic laws and safety procedures

What We’re Looking For

• At least 18 years old
• Valid New York State Driver’s License to apply, CDL Class B License or Learner Permit to be hired
• Safe driving
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic
• Ability to communicate professionally with passengers and staff
• Neat and professional appearance

Physical & Work Environment

This position involves extended periods of sitting while operating a bus, along with occasional bending, reaching, lifting, pushing, and assisting passengers. Operators work primarily indoors but may occasionally be exposed to outdoor weather conditions, vehicle vibration, noise, and fumes.

Apply Today - We must receive your NFTA application, just a resume is not enough to get the process started.

Applications can be found at:

jobs.nfta.com

(you will need to type or copy and paste this into your browser)

Submit your paper NFTA employment application to:

NFTA Human Resources
181 Ellicott Street
Buffalo, NY 14203

or

Email a PDF/Image to: [email protected]

Learn more and apply online at: jobs.nfta.com or call us with questions at (716)855-6500. This number calls HR directly; no AI! No Hold Music! No Pressing additional buttons! We are here to help you.

The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Pay: From $21.31 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Uniform allowance
• Union benefits

Work Location: In person