BC Transit Is Hiring!
Please review our openings and find out if you qualify. Broome County Transit is an equal opportunity employer.
Senior Mechanic
Working for Broome County Transit as a Senior Mechanic is an excellent career opportunity for those who have skills and experience to diagnose and repair diesel engines, hydraulics, transmissions and automotive electrical systems. Qualifications include:
- Must have abilities to diagnose and repair or rebuild diesel and gasoline engines, transmissions, hydraulics, automotive electrical systems, air conditioning, brakes.
- Must have a working knowledge of NYSDOT requirements.
- Must have the ability to properly use tools and related repair equipment.
- Applicant must demonstrate ability to work alone and with others.
- Applicant must demonstrate mechanical and shop safety aptitude, plus have a working knowledge of tools and terminology.
- Must be able to obtain a CDL B.
- F/T positions are Monday-Sunday, with at least two consecutive days off.
- Rate is $22.14/hour, then top rate of $29.87/hour after two years.
- Benefits including NYS retirement and health insurance.
- Mandatory pre-employment drug test.
- EEO/AA females and minorities are encouraged to apply.
- Apply at BC Transit 413 Old Mill Rd Vestal, NY
Senior Mechanic Forms
Mechanic's Helper
As a Mechanic’s Helper, you will be responsible for assisting in the repair and maintenance of buses and related equipment. This includes but is not limited to:
- Replacing or assisting in replacement of worn or faulty parts, including head lamps, windshield wipers, tires, and other minor maintenance type repairs and general upkeep.
- Fuels buses and related equipment.
- Performs maintenance on buildings and grounds.
- Applicant must demonstrate ability to work alone and with others.
- Applicant must demonstrate mechanical and shop safety aptitude, plus have a working knowledge of tools and terminology.
- Must be able to obtain a CDL.
- Rate is $19.52/hour, top rate with steps is $26.68.
- F/T positions are Monday-Sunday, with at least two consecutive days off.
- Mandatory pre-employment drug test.
- EEO/AA females and minorities are encouraged to apply.
- Apply at 413 Old Mill Rd, Vestal.
Mechanic's Helper Forms
- Application for Employment
- Drug Test Consent
- Drug Test Acknowledgement
- Security Background Check
- EEOP (voluntary)
Coach Operator
As a BC Transit Coach Operator, you will be driving a public transportation vehicle, following an established route while picking up and bringing passengers where they need to go. If you have excellent people skills, a strong customer service orientation and enjoy driving this may be the right career opportunity for you.
BC Transit is now seeking to add Coach Operators with the right skill set:
- Must have the ability to effectively communicate and interact with diverse groups of people.
- Applicant must be a people oriented person, have strong customer service skills, demonstrating patience and an even temperament.
- CDL license with driving experience preferred, but BC Transit will train the right candidate.
- P/T positions are Monday-Sunday, with at least one day off.
- Paid comprehensive training with great wages and benefits. F/T employment may be obtained based on performance.
- Mandatory pre-employment NYSDMV 19A physical.
- Mandatory pre-employment drug test.
- EEO/AA females and minorities are encouraged to apply.
- Starting rate is $19.67/hr, with step increases.
- Apply at 413 Old Mill Rd, Vestal.
Coach Operator Applicant Forms
Dispatcher
As a Dispatcher, you will schedule paratransit rides for customers, with an emphasis on serving older adults and persons with disabilities.
- Promptly and professionally assists callers with service requests, reservations, cancellations, complaints, and various related issues.
- Uses a computerized scheduling system to make ride reservations and create trip manifests.
- Maintains two-way communication with drivers, providing rider updates and driver assistance.
- Minimum 1 year of dispatch operations experience within the transportation industry.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- F/T starting at $18.70 hour with benefits including available medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, NYS retirement, employee assistance program./li>
- Mandatory pre-employment drug test.
- EEO/AA females and minorities are encouraged to apply.
- Apply at BC Transit 413 Old Mill Rd Vestal, NY
Dispatcher Forms
Van Operator
As a Van Operator, you will be driving a 16-passenger paratransit van. This is a great job if you enjoy working with people and driving. This is a part-time position for people who can have a flexible work schedule. You may have additional driving duties as required.
- Must have the ability to communicate and interact with all people, especially demonstrating skills working with senior citizens and persons with disabilities
- CDL C license preferred, but BC Transit will train the right person for the job
- Paid comprehensive training, with great wages
- Must have the ability to communicate with vendors and customers visiting the agency.
- P/T positions are Monday-Sunday, typically 30-38 hours each week
- Starting pay is $17.99/hour with step increases
- EEO/AA females and minorities encouraged to apply.