Bus Driver

RATP Dev USA; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 25,003 - 35,610; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision benefits

401(k) plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

RATP Dev USA is seeking a Bus Driver in Santa Maria, California, to join the team making an impactful difference in public transportation. As a Bus Driver, you will operate buses safely, ensuring quality service delivery and assisting passengers, particularly those requiring special assistance.

Competitive compensation starts at $22.50 per hour, complemented by benefits including medical/dental/vision and a 401(k). Join a community-centered organization dedicated to clean public transit initiatives!

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Required to pass a DOT Physical exam.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate several types of buses through various traffic conditions.
• Assist customers, including those with disabilities.
• Perform pre-trip inspections.
• Coordinate with dispatch regarding detours and incidents.

Skills

Customer service

Safety awareness

Independent decision-making

Conflict management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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

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

Pay: 22.50 per hour.

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!

A message from the General Manager

The City of Santa Maria operates fixed route and ADA paratransit bus service known as Santa Maria Regional Transit (SMRT). Service area includes the City of Santa Maria, the unincorporated communities of Orcutt, Tanglewood and now regional service to New Cuyama, Lompoc, Vandenberg, Los Alamos, Buellton, Solvang, Santa Ynez and the Chumash reservation. We pride ourselves with bridging cities together and uniting families with our dedicated public transit service. Our diverse fleet of well-serviced vehicles provides our passengers the ability for a safe and comfortable commute. SMRT is in the forefront of modernized transit and Clean Air initiatives by leading the California Central Coast with a goal of being a 100% Zero Emissions Vehicle Fleet by 2026. A BRT System and an Autonomous Vehicle Service will be established by the end of 2023. Our innovative SMRT approach is paving the way for the future of Public Transit! Become part of a team that’s making a difference!