Bus Driver

RATP Dev; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k)

Paid holidays/vacation

Job summary

RATP Dev in Raleigh, NC is hiring a Transit Driver (CDL preferred) to deliver safe, friendly public transport. The role offers new rate $21.25 per hour and a $2,500 sign-on bonus. CDL with passenger endorsement is preferred, but training is available for the right candidate.

You will be the frontline contact, operating buses, assisting riders, and following all safety and regulatory requirements. Morning, night, weekend shifts required; benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid

Qualifications

• CDL with passenger endorsement preferred; training available for right candidate.
• Front-line customer service experience and safety-minded.
• Must meet DOT medical requirements and pass a DOT physical.

Responsibilities

• Acts as front-line point of contact to ensure quality customer service.
• Safely operates buses through city and freeway traffic.
• Assists passengers with boarding, including wheelchair lifts and restraints.
• Follows safety rules and procedures to reduce accidents and ensure service quality.
• Maintains proper fare processing and documentation as required.
• Coordinates with Dispatch for detours and incidents.

Skills

CDL License

Customer service

Safety awareness

Public transportation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Farebox

Wheelchair lift

Radio

Job description

CDL A or B with passenger Endorsement preferred but will train right candidate

Mission

Are you seeking to make an impactful difference where you make a difference in people’s lives each day? If so, come join our team where you are part of a community, not just an employee.

Profile

New Rate $21.25/HR

Transit Driver (CDL Preferred) Permits are welcome

Transit Driver Sign-On Bonus $2500.00

Requirements and Responsibility of the Bus Driver

• Actsas front-line point of contact to ensure delivery of quality customerservice.


• Safelyoperates several types of buses through light to heavy city and freewaytraffic safely and prudently.


• Passengers safely andcourteously according to specified routes. To ensure optimization of allroutes, the Bus Driver may make only designated stops in the orderprescribed, unless otherwise communicated by the Dispatch Office.


• Complieswith all federal, state, and local laws about the operation ofbuses, traffic, and safety.


• Ensures the highest quality of bus service isdelivered to our customers.


• Assistscustomers in a safe, friendly, courteous, and helpful manner. This includeshelping customers with disabilities, on and off the wheelchair lift. Asrequested by the customer, the Bus Driver will assist with safety restraints.


• Promotes safety awareness andfollows safety procedures to reduce or eliminate accidents.


• Complieswith all company safety rules and operates assigned vehicles to meetcustomer 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 withFMCSR to ensure bus and equipment are in safe, proper working condition.


• Coordinates detour, accident, and incident information to radiodispatch, and responds to instructions given.


• Makeseffective independent decisions and manages conflicts based on safety,experience, training, and policies.


• Follows procedures for thecollection, processing, and documentation of fares and counting passengersas required.


• Reports and properlyfollow up on all accidents or unusual incidents in, on, or near RATP Devvehicles


• Other duties as required


• must be at least 21 years of age or older.


• requires the candidate to pass a DOT Physical exam


• Have a High school diploma or equivalent

New Rate $21.25/HR

Must be able to work mornings, nights, Holidays & weekends

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

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer & We Welcome Diversity to our Teams!