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Career Fair on 2/8/23 🛠We’re Hiring Drivers, Diesel Mechanics, Yardperson & Other Positions
GBT Bus Operator Career Fair
Competitive salary, great benefits, comprehensive training.
Greater Bridgeport Transit will be holding a career fair for bus operators on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 from 9am – 2pm at the GBT bus station located at 710 Water Street.
Fill out an application ahead of time, then get interviewed at the Career Fair:
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Full- and Part-Time Bus Drivers
Starting at $22.04/hr
If you hold a CT Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), have a high school diploma or a GED, are 22 years old or older, are a safe driver in good standing, and have great customer service skills, we’d like to hear from you!
Bus Driver Requirements
- CT Commercial Driver License (CDL)
- Endorsements: PF, PS, PA or PV
- Classification: A or B
- Current driver’s history with no more than two moving violations in two years
- A high school diploma or GED
- Age 22+
- Verifiable work references
- Pass a background check
- Pass a drug screening
- Must be able to work eight consecutive weeks in paid training
- Must be able to work evenings and weekends
- Must be on time every day with no exceptions
Full-Time Benefits
- Healthcare for you and your family
- A dental plan
- A vision plan
- Life insurance
- Paid vacation
- Paid personal days
- Paid holidays
Part-Time Perks
While part-timers are not eligible for full-time benefits, choosing to drive part-time with GBT can be a great source of extra income and also holds your place in line to become a full-time driver. Any full-time driving positions that come up at GBT are offered first to part-time drivers.
How it Works
- Fill out our online pre-application.
- If you meet requirements, we’ll contact you to come in for an interview.
- If you are hired, we’ll enroll you in our paid 8-week training program.
- From there, you’ll drive and receive ongoing support and training.
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Diesel Mechanics
Starting at $29.95/hr
Competitive salary, great benefits, comprehensive training.
Seeking skilled automotive mechanics to repair and maintain buses, trucks, automobiles, heavy and light equipment — both diesel and gasoline powered — and other mechanical equipment.
Position Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- CT Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
- Five-years experience in a related automotive field.
- Knowledge of standard practices, usual to automotive and heavy equipment repairs.
- Basic theory and operation of engines, transmissions, brakes, suspensions, electricity, pneumatics and hydraulics.
- Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
- Ability to give and receive written and verbal instructions.
- Ability to make decisions.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Possess oral and written communication skills that can be clearly articulated and understood are essential
Full-Time Benefits
- Healthcare plan
- Dental plan
- Vision plan
- Life insurance
- Paid vacation
- Paid personal days
- Paid holidays
How it Works
- Fill out our online pre-application.
- If you meet requirements, we’ll contact you to come in for an interview.
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Yardperson
Starting at $21.85/hr
Responsible for daily maintenance & upkeep of GBT vehicles as it relates to fueling & cleanliness.
Performs fueling, cleaning, washing, fluid level, greasing, oil changing, routine inspection and “odd jobs.” Performs all assigned duties with safety in mind.
CDL required.
Full-time Benefits
- Healthcare for you and your family
- A dental plan
- A vision plan
- Life insurance
- Paid vacation
- Paid personal days
- Paid holidays
How it Works
- Fill out our online pre-application.
- If you meet requirements, we’ll contact you to come in for an interview.
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Other Job Opportunities at GBT
We are looking for a variety of skilled and motivated people to join our team. We are seeking people who understand the importance of public transit and what we do for our customers and communities. GBT offers competitive wages and great benefits.
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