Bus Driver (GoDurham) – $21 to Start - Pension Available

RATP Dev USA; Durham, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

RATP Dev USA – Go-Durham is hiring a Bus Operator to deliver safe, reliable public transportation. You will transport passengers on designated routes, ensuring courteous service and adherence to safety rules, while assisting riders including those with disabilities. Pre-trip inspections and prompt reporting of incidents are required.

The role emphasizes strong customer service, safety awareness, and effective communication with dispatch to manage detours and operational changes on a daily basis.

Qualifications

• Provide safe, courteous passenger service.
• Follow safety rules and procedures at all times.
• Conduct pre-trip inspections and report any issues.
• Operate buses and related equipment according to routes and dispatch guidance.

Responsibilities

• Transport passengers safely and courteously on prescribed routes.
• Comply with federal, state, and local laws governing bus operation.
• Assist passengers, including individuals with disabilities.
• Maintain safety standards and report accidents or incidents.
• Coordinate detours and communicate with dispatch.
• Perform pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle readiness.

Skills

Customer service

Safety procedures

Pre-trip inspection

Vehicle operation

Tools

Radio equipment

Lift operation

Job description

At RATP Dev USA – Go-Durham, our mission is 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.
• Reports and properly follows up on all accidents or unusual incidents in, on, or near RATP Dev/GoDurham vehicles