Part-Time Bus Driver / Operator

About the role

This is a Part-Time position! This is a special opportunity for a career with a growing and fast-paced transit company proudly serving the City of Durham. Guaranteed minimum of 28 hours of work per week with the opportunity for additional hours based on your availability.

Responsibilities

• Abides by all safety, federal transit requirements, traffic regulations/laws as well as company policy/procedures.
• Properly completes all required paperwork to include manifests, pre/post-inspection checks, accident reports, and other applicable forms/reports.
• Uses sound judgment in following dispatch instructions, being able to recognize, create, and follow logical sequences for pick-up and drop-off of passengers in an efficient manner.
• Attends training classes with successful completion.
• Answers passenger questions politely and accurately, to include questions about service area, eligibility requirements, and fares.
• Safeguards passengers' ride by ensuring it is comfortable and safe.
• Provides assistance to individuals as needed.
• Keeps current on the operation of all service routes.

Requirements

• The successful candidate must be able to obtain a valid CDL Permit within 7 business days of class start and subsequently obtain a valid CDL prior to the completion of the full training class with a passenger endorsement and be able to maintain a DOT card.
• We prefer six years driving experience, the possession of a good driving record, and the ability to drive in all types of adverse weather is required.
• Because we provide an integral service to the public, our operators are expected to report to work during Adverse Weather conditions and sometimes work split shifts.
• Prior bus or heavy vehicle driving experience preferred.
• All successful candidates must first pass a drug screening and criminal background check.

Qualifications

The successful candidate must be able to obtain a valid CDL Permit within 7 business days of class start and subsequently obtain a valid CDL prior to the completion of the full training class with a passenger endorsement and be able to maintain a DOT card. We prefer six years driving experience, the possession of a good driving record, and the ability to drive in all types of adverse weather is required. Because we provide an integral service to the public, our operators are expected to report to work during Adverse Weather conditions and sometimes work split shifts. Prior bus or heavy vehicle driving experience preferred. All successful candidates must first pass a drug screening and criminal background check.

Skills

Must have the ability to operate a bus in a safe, reliable, and professional manner while providing excellent customer service, assistance with compassion, and being helpful to all passengers.

Benefits

Starting hourly pay is $16.85 per hour. Hourly rate increases to $18.05 at 6 months of service. We offer regular increases to $25.00+ per hour after 4 years of service. A complete benefits package includes:

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Life Insurance
• AD&D and LTD
• Tuition Assistance
• 401k options
• Vacation + Paid Holiday and Paid Sick days

Pay

Effective 01 July 2023
Starting pay: $19.11
6 mos. Increase: $20.46
1 yr. increase: $21.83

Schedule

Operations will create a Part-Time (PT) schedule for each PT employee typically nights, weekends, holidays, and occasional days.