Bus Serviceperson Roles
NJ TRANSIT is actively hiring for Bus Servicepersons and invites you to join our Team!
All new employees hired as Servicepersons are eligible for a signing bonus!
- New hires with a Commercial Driver License (CDL) with Passenger and Air brake endorsements are eligible for up to a $6,000 signing bonus!
- New hires who do not have a CDL will be trained to obtain their Commercial Learner’s Permit and are eligible for a $3,000 signing bonus!
Primary Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Superintendent or General Foreman, a Bus Serviceperson is responsible for checking and maintaining of all NJ TRANSIT buses for daily services. Report any damages or repairs needed as directed by the supervisor.
- Check bus fluids and maintain required levels
- Change fluids
- Clean inside and around buses
- Shift and drive buses in and around the garage
- Steam engines
- Change tires (utilizing the appropriate equipment)
- Complete forms required in carrying out duties of the position
TRAINING
NJ TRANSIT is pleased to be able to offer our new Serviceperson employees full training to assist with obtaining a CDL (Commercial Driver’s License).
NJ TRANSIT’s Maintenance Department offers comprehensive job-related training for all new Servicepersons at our Training Facility in Newark, NJ.
A career with NJ TRANSIT offers training, security, and stability. As an essential employee, Servicepersons provide a vital service to our passengers by directly contributing to providing safe, well-maintained buses to our riders. The Serviceperson position is an entry-level position with tremendous opportunity for advancement!
If you're interested in a fulfilling career, click on the link HERE, type in "serviceperson" in the Job Title box, and select one of the Serviceperson roles best fit for you!
Come join our Team!