Transportation jobs in Fairfield County, CT

Bus drivers typically need a commercial drivers license (CDL), although some smaller companies may not require this. Taxi drivers also usually need a CDL, although again, some smaller companies may not have this requirement. Uber and Lyft drivers do not typically need a CDL but there are other requirements that must be met before being able to drive for either company. Truck drivers almost always need a CDL as well as experience driving the type of truck they will be using. Train conductors usually need extensive training on the specific railroad they will be working for as well as certification from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).

The hours for transportation jobs can vary greatly depending on the position. Bus and taxi drivers usually work during daylight hours but sometimes may have to work early mornings or late nights due to demand. Uber and Lyft drivers can choose their own hours but most prefer to work during high-demand times such as Friday and Saturday nights when people are going out drinking or heading home from work after long days. Truckers often have to deliver goods overnight or very early in the morning so they can avoid traffic congestion during daytime hours; however, there is now an increasing trend of trucks having GPS systems which allow them to find alternative routes around traffic jams so delivery times become shorter overall despite starting later or ending earlier than usual shifts.