Career Opportunities at GNHTD

Thank you for considering a career with Greater New Haven Transit District. GNHTD fosters a great safety culture, offers competitive pay, and excellent benefits.

GNHTD is a Drug & Alcohol-free Workplace.

Applicants will be required to undergo drug testing prior to employment. Applicants selected for safety-sensitive positions must also submit to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with GNHTD's policy and the Federal Transit Administration’s regulatory requirements.

(Click APPLY NOW and download the application to your computer. When completed, email to drivers@gnhtd.org)

• Dispatcher/Call Center Representative - call center shifts are from 9am-5pm. Dispatch shifts are staggered 8 hours shifts between the hours of operation (4:45am to 1:00am).

• Driver - driver shifts are staggered 8 hour shifts between the hours of operation (4:45am to 1:00am). PT drivers can start at 2-3 days per week. We operate 7 days per week (Sunday through Saturday). We are offering a $1,500 sign on bonus for new drivers.
  Non-CDL = regular license w/ F endorsement
  CDL = CDL license w/ PF, PA, PS, or PV endorsement

For more information regarding public service license requirements, please visit the CT DMV. Qualified applicants will also need a valid DOT medical card. Connecticut Passenger Endorsement Information More information regarding passenger endorsements.

A pre-hire drug and background screening is required for all positions. Subject to DOT drug testing. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule 1 drugs, including marijuana, for any reason.

Once hired, drivers are required to come in for one week of classroom training, followed by one week of on the road training. This is mandatory for all new hires. After training, all drivers start as part-time employees and can bid on full time jobs as they become available.

Diversity & Inclusion

Because we’re stronger together, we aspire to have a culture where all people are first. We’re committed to providing an inclusive and diverse working environment for everyone every day.

GNHTD is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)

As a matter of principle, GNHTD will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, national origin, gender or age. GNHTD will not discriminate against disabled individuals in accordance with the requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended. Further, GNHTD will not discriminate because of age in accordance with the requirements of the Age Discrimination Act and the applicable provisions of State law. Under applicable regulations, GNHTD provides reasonable accommodations to qualified disabled individuals.

It is also the policy of GNHTD to provide equal employment and economic opportunity at every level without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, ancestry, religion, marital status, sexual orientation physical disability, or age. This policy applies to all phases of employment and economic opportunity, including: recruitment, selection, promotion, termination, layoffs, compensation, training and benefits.

Learn more about GNHTD’s EEO Program

To learn more about GNHTD’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Program and how we work to ensure that our staff is representative of the communities we serve, see GNHTD’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Plan or contact:

Jennifer Brown
Manager of Human Resources
Phone: 203-281-2513

Click here to view GNHTD’s complete Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Program

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Complaint Procedure

Greater New Haven Transit District is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.