Bus Driver

Ratp; Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

401(k)

Job summary

RATP Dev is hiring a Bus Driver in Yuma, AZ. The role involves operating buses safely on city and freeway routes, providing excellent customer service, assisting passengers including those with disabilities, and ensuring compliance with DOT regulations and company safety rules.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, being at least 21 years old, and passing a DOT physical. Competitive benefits are offered, with a focus on safety and reliable service to the community.

Qualifications

• Front-line customer contact duties to ensure quality service.
• Operates buses safely through city and highway routes.
• Assists passengers, including those with disabilities, safely and courteously.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-trip inspections and DVIR.
• Coordinate detours and incidents with dispatch.
• Follow safety procedures and company rules.
• Count fares and document passenger numbers.

Skills

Customer service

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

DOT Physical

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

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

Yuma County Area Transit (YCAT) continues to provide essential fixed-route and demand-response bus services throughout the southwestern region of Yuma County, AZ. Our reach extends beyond the City of Yuma to nearby cities in California and to the border of the states of Sonora and Baja California, Mexico, making us a vital transportation provider for our diverse community of commuters.Safety and reliability are at the forefront of our operations. Our dedicated team works tirelessly to ensure that every journey is smooth and secure. We are committed to not only meeting but exceeding the expectations of our passengers.Our management team is equally dedicated to fostering a supportive and empowering environment for our employees. We believe that engaged and empowered employees are the key to delivering exceptional service to our community