Overview
Regional Transit Service (RTS) is an innovative organization committed to providing safe and sustainable mobility to the communities we serve. In 2021, RTS launched a new on-demand transit service using smaller transit vehicles. RTS On-Demand can take you anywhere within one ofour seven On-Demand Zones (Brockport, Greece, Henrietta, Irondequoit, Lexington Ave. Area, Pittsford/Eastview, and Webster). RTS On-Demand provides curb-to-curb service or meets RTS Connect service and other transportation options at Connection Hubs or bus stops.
SVO's provide On-Demand service in the Monroe County area. The On-Demand service is appointment-based and is limited in geographic area outside our RTS Connect area. SVO's are required to occasionally secure wheelchairs and assist with utilizing lifts.
RTS is currently seeking a qualified individualwho enjoys driving and working with the public to join our team as a Small Vehicle Operator in Monroe County. RTS is seeking a courteous individualfocused on safety who iswilling to provide excellent customer service to our customers.
COMPENSATION:$22.45per hour
START DATE:Non-fully licensed candidates will start on May 19,2025; Fully licensed candidates will start on June 2, 2025.
Benefits Include
Qualifications
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.
Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority (RGRTA) is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship and/or immigration status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal or state law. RGRTAwill 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
Regional Transit Service (RTS) is an innovative organization committed to providing safe and sustainable mobility to the communities we serve. In 2021, RTS launched a new on-demand transit service using smaller transit vehicles. RTS On-Demand can take you anywhere within one ofour seven On-Demand Zones (Brockport, Greece, Henrietta, Irondequoit, Lexington Ave. Area, Pittsford/Eastview, and Webster). RTS On-Demand provides curb-to-curb service or meets RTS Connect service and other transportation options at Connection Hubs or bus stops.
SVO's provide On-Demand service in the Monroe County area. The On-Demand service is appointment-based and is limited in geographic area outside our RTS Connect area. SVO's are required to occasionally secure wheelchairs and assist with utilizing lifts.
RTS is currently seeking a qualified individualwho enjoys driving and working with the public to join our team as a Small Vehicle Operator in Monroe County. RTS is seeking a courteous individualfocused on safety who iswilling to provide excellent customer service to our customers.
COMPENSATION:$22.45per hour
START DATE:Non-fully licensed candidates will start on May 19,2025; Fully licensed candidates will start on June 2, 2025.
Benefits Include
- HealthBenefits Medical, Dental, Vision (Full-time employees, after completion of training)
- Pension
- On-site 24/7 FitnessCenter
- Deferred Compensation
- Paid weekly
- Guaranteed 40-hr. work week
- Employee Assistance Program (Counseling, Health Advocacy, Financial & Legal Consultation, Health Coaching, Virtual Concierge, Discounts)
- Well-Being Program
Qualifications
- Valid NY State Commercial Driver's License, Class "C" (or higher) with good driving record, passenger endorsement, and no restriction onpassenger seating preferred. NO CDL? We will train you! (Must 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.
- A minimum of five (5) year's Class D auto driving experience and a clean driving record.
- Excellent Customer Service skills are a must.
- Must be able to work flexible hours, split shifts, and varied days including weekends and holidays (This is a union position associated with the Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 282.All work is picked by seniority; therefore, specific work hours/days cannot be guaranteed.)All work is picked by seniority 4 times per year (every three months: January, April, July, and September).
- Candidates must attend *4-6 weeks of training (**Monday through Friday 8:00 AM 4:00 PM).
- *Non-fully licensed candidates will start on 5/19/2025and complete 6 weeks of training. Fully licensed candidates will start on 6/2/2025and complete 4 weeks oftraining.
- **Training hours and number of weeks of training are approximate; the number of training hours will be 20-35hours per week.
- Candidate must possess a Class "B" permit with passenger endorsementPRIOR to the start date, if not fully licensed.
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.
Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority (RGRTA) is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship and/or immigration status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal or state law. RGRTAwill 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