Bus Driver (GO-Durham) – Pension Available!

Ratp; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

RATP Dev USA – Go-Durham is seeking a Bus Operator to transport passengers along specified routes in Durham, NC. You will adhere to all safety rules, assist passengers including those with disabilities, and perform pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle readiness.

Responsibilities include maintaining courteous service, following dispatch directions, and communicating incidents or detours to the radio team while prioritizing passenger safety at all times.

Qualifications

• Must be able to transport passengers safely and courteously.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and basic vehicle operations.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Transports passengers safely and courteously according to routes.
• Complies with federal, state, and local laws on bus operation and safety.
• Assists customers, including individuals with disabilities, and ensures safety restraints.
• Performs pre-trip inspections and reports unsafe conditions or incidents.

Job description

At RATP Dev USA – Go-Durham, our mission is to deliver safe, reliable, and customer-focused public transportation that connects communities, supports economic growth, and enhances quality of life. We are committed to empowering our employees, fostering diversity, and driving innovation in mobility solutions.

Responsibilities Include:

• Transports Passengers safely and courteously according to specified routes. To ensure optimization of all routes, the Bus Operator may make only designated stops in the order prescribed, unless otherwise communicated by the Dispatch Office.
• Comply with all federal, state, and local laws about the operation of buses, traffic, and safety.
• Ensures the highest quality of service is delivered to our customers.
• Assists customers in a safe, friendly, courteous, and helpful manner. This includes helping customers with disabilities, on and off the wheelchair lift. As requested by the customer, the Bus Operator will assist with safety restraints.
• Promotes safety awareness and follows safety procedures to reduce or eliminate accidents.
• Comply with all company safety rules and operates assigned vehicles to meet customer standards.
• Must be able to operate all equipment safely, efficiently, and adequately, including lift, radio, emergency equipment, hatches, and rear engine compartment door.
• Performs pre-trip inspection and completes bus and equipment are in safe, proper working condition.
• Coordinates detour, accident, and incident information to radio dispatch, and responds to given.
• Makes effective independent decisions and manages conflicts based on safety, experience, training, and policies.
• Reports and properly follow up on all accidents or unusual incidents in, on, or near RATP Dev/GoDurham vehicles