Bus Driver-Paid Training

Ratp; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Paid holidays

Job summary

Lextran Wheels is seeking a dedicated bus driver to serve residents of Lexington. You will operate buses safely through city and highway routes, assist riders including those with disabilities, and ensure compliance with safety and fare procedures while maintaining courteous service.

The role requires a DOT physical, a high school diploma or equivalent, and a minimum age of 21. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, including medical/dental/vision and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• DOT Physical exam required.
• Must be at least 21 years old.

Responsibilities

• Safely operates buses through city and freeway traffic.
• Assist customers with disabilities and with safety restraints.
• Perform pre-trip inspection and DVIR per FMCSR.

Skills

Customer service

Safety awareness

Communication

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Farebox operation

Wheelchair lift

Radio

Emergency equipment

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

At Lextran Wheels, we prioritize safety above everything else. We aim to transport the citizens of Lexington in a safe and timely manner while always providing excellent customer service. We'll provide the necessary training and technology to achieve this goal.