Bus Driver

About the role

The Bus Operator safely operates transit buses of various sizes, transporting customers along various fixed routes in accordance with applicable transit management work rules, policies and procedures. Includes adherence to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and other state and local traffic laws.

Responsibilities

• Acts as front-line point of contact to ensure delivery of quality customer service.
• Safely operates several types of buses through light to heavy city and freeway traffic safely and prudently.
• Transports passengers safely and courteously according to specified routes.
• To ensure optimization of all routes, the Bus Driver may make only designated stops in the order prescribed, unless otherwise communicated by the Dispatch Office.
• Complies with all federal, state, and local laws about the operation of buses, traffic, and safety.
• Ensures the highest quality of bus service is delivered to our customers.
• Assists customers in a safe, friendly, courteous, and helpful manner, including helping customers with disabilities on and off the wheelchair lift and assisting with safety restraints as requested.
• Promotes safety awareness and follows safety procedures to reduce or eliminate accidents.
• Complies with all company safety rules and operates assigned vehicles to meet customer standards.
• Must be able to operate all equipment safely, efficiently, and adequately, including farebox, lift, radio, emergency equipment, hatches, and rear engine compartment door.
• Performs pre-trip inspection and completes DVIR in accordance with FMCSR to ensure bus and equipment are in safe, proper working condition.
• Coordinates detour, accident, and incident information to radio dispatch, and responds to instructions given.
• Makes effective independent decisions and manages conflicts based on safety, experience, training, and policies.
• Follows procedures for the collection, processing, and documentation of fares and counting passengers as required.
• Reports and properly follows up on all accidents or unusual incidents in, on, or near RATP Dev vehicles.
• Operates two-way bus radio system.
• Collects/records bus fares, and transfers in accordance with transit procedures.
• Requires prolonged sitting while driving/operating transit buses, including reaching above head to adjust mirrors and destination signs.
• Other duties as assigned as necessary.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have a valid Class A or Class B CDL with passenger and air-brake endorsements.
• Must pass a DOT Physical exam, drug test, and background check including criminal background and motor vehicle record.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate with employees at all levels and the general public.
• Ability to effectively manage and resolve customer conflicts.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits (which vary based on role, location, and business), including medical/dental/vision, 401(k), and paid holiday/vacation.