Transit Driver Job Fair Event, Thursday, 10/22 at (Comet) 3613 Lucius Rd.

About the role

Are you seeking to make an impactful difference where you make a difference in people’s lives each day? Join our team and become part of a community, not just an employee. Stop by our Job Fair on Thursday, 10/22 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at 3613 Lucius Rd., Columbia, SC. Paid training is provided so you can obtain your permit the first day of training. The new hourly rate is $19.00/HR, with various sign‑on bonuses available.

Responsibilities

• Act as front‑line point of contact to ensure delivery of quality customer service.
• Safely operate several types of buses through light to heavy city and freeway traffic.
• Transport passengers safely and courteously according to specified routes, making only designated stops unless otherwise directed by dispatch.
• Comply with all federal, state, and local laws governing bus operation, traffic, and safety.
• Ensure the highest quality of bus service is delivered to customers.
• Assist customers in a safe, friendly, courteous, and helpful manner, including helping passengers with disabilities on and off the wheelchair lift and with safety restraints as requested.
• Promote safety awareness and follow safety procedures to reduce or eliminate accidents.
• Comply with all company safety rules and operate assigned vehicles to meet customer standards.
• Operate all equipment safely, efficiently, and adequately, including farebox, lift, radio, emergency equipment, hatches, and rear engine compartment door.
• Perform pre‑trip inspections and complete DVIR in accordance with FMCSR to ensure bus and equipment are in safe, proper working condition.
• Coordinate detour, accident, and incident information with radio dispatch and follow instructions given.
• Make effective independent decisions and manage conflicts based on safety, experience, training, and policies.
• Follow procedures for the collection, processing, and documentation of fares and counting passengers as required.
• Report and properly follow up on all accidents or unusual incidents involving RATP Dev vehicles.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Pass a DOT Physical exam.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Bus driving experience highly preferred.
• Possess a South Carolina License CDL with Passenger Endorsement preferred (training provided for the right candidate).
• Valid driver’s license.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid holiday and vacation time.

Pay

New hourly rate of $19.00/HR. Sign‑on bonuses: CDL A/B with Passenger Endorsement – $2000 prior to hire ($1000 after 90 days, $1000 after 180 days, contingent on good attendance); CDL A/B without Passenger Endorsement – $1500 prior to hire ($750 after 90 days, $750 after 180 days); Non‑CDL (Eaglet Program) – $1000 prior to hire ($500 after 90 days, $500 after 180 days); Employee Referral Bonus – $500 ($250 after 90 days, $250 after 180 days).