Bus Driver (GO-Durham) – Pension Available!

About the role

We are committed to delivering safe, reliable, and customer-focused public transportation that connects communities, supports economic growth, and enhances quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Transport passengers safely and courteously according to specified routes, making only designated stops unless otherwise communicated by the Dispatch Office.
• Comply with all federal, state, and local laws regarding bus operation, traffic, and safety.
• Ensure the highest quality of service is delivered to customers.
• Assist customers in a safe, friendly, courteous, and helpful manner, including helping customers with disabilities and operating the wheelchair lift.
• Promote safety awareness and follow safety procedures to reduce or eliminate accidents.
• Operate assigned vehicles to meet customer standards and comply with all company safety rules.
• Safely and efficiently operate all equipment, including lift, radio, emergency equipment, hatches, and rear engine compartment door.
• Perform pre-trip inspections to ensure the bus and equipment are in safe, proper working condition.
• Coordinate detour, accident, and incident information with radio dispatch and respond to instructions.
• Make effective independent decisions and manage conflicts based on safety, experience, training, and policies.
• Report and properly follow up on all accidents or unusual incidents involving RATP Dev/Go-Durham vehicles.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age or older.
• Must pass a DOT Physical exam.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid North Carolina CDL Permit with passenger and air brake endorsements, or a full CDL A or B with the same endorsements.

Skills

• CDL A or B with Passenger Endorsement.
• Valid driver’s license.

Pay

$20.63 per hour.