Transit Drivers (CDL preferred)

We will train the right candidates with a CDL or in order to obtain a CDL with Passenger endorsement to become a Transit Bus Driver with our organization. Paid training is provided to candidates who can obtain their permit within one week. Hourly rate of $17.84.

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.
• Transports passengers safely and courteously according to specified routes, making only designated stops unless otherwise directed by Dispatch.
• Complies with all federal, state, and local laws regarding bus operation, traffic, and safety.
• Ensures the highest quality of bus service is delivered to customers.
• Assists customers in a safe, friendly, courteous, and helpful manner, including helping customers with disabilities and operating the wheelchair lift.
• 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.
• Operates 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 with 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 involving RATP Dev vehicles.
• Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age or older.
• Must pass a DOT Physical exam.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Bus driving experience highly preferred.
• Must have a South Carolina driver’s license.
• Valid driver’s license.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits (vary by role, location, and business).
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid holiday and vacation time.

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