Bus Operator (CDL Required) - $2,500 Signing Bonus Available

Ratp; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 28,930,000 - 39,950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Health benefits

401(k)

Paid holidays

Job summary

Ratp in South Carolina is seeking a Bus Operator (CDL required) to provide safe, reliable passenger transport. The role is full-time, non-exempt, with a $25.00/hour wage and a $2,500 signing bonus.

CDL B with passenger and air brake endorsements is required, along with a DOT physical and a high school diploma or equivalent. Ideal candidates are 21+ with a customer-service mindset and a commitment to safety.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Pass a DOT Physical exam.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a valid South Carolina Class B CDL with passenger and air brake endorsements.
• Acts as front-line contact to ensure quality customer service.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate buses through city and freeway traffic.
• Provide courteous customer service to passengers.
• Adhere to designated routes and speak with Dispatch regarding detours.
• Perform pre-trip inspection and complete DVIR per FMCSR.
• Follow all safety rules and company procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Safety awareness

Communication

Decision making

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Farebox

Radio

Emergency equipment

Job description

Bus Operator (CDL Required) - $2,500 Signing Bonus Available

• Non-exempt
• Full-time
• 25$ gross/hour
• Less than 2 years of experience (Entry level)
• High school diploma, A levels, GED, GCSE
• Driver

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

• 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
• Must have a valid South Carolina Class B CDL with passenger and air brake endorsements
• Acts as front-line point of contact to ensure delivery of quality customer service.
• Safely operates several types of buses through light to heavy city and freeway traffic safely and prudently.
• Passengers safely and courteously according to specified routes. To ensure optimization of all routes, the Bus Driver may make only designated stops in the order prescribed, unless otherwise communicated by the Dispatch Office.
• Complies with all federal, state, and local laws about the operation of buses, traffic, and safety.
• Ensures the highest quality of bus 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 Driver will assist with safety restraints.
• Promotes safety awareness and follows safety procedures to reduce or eliminate accidents.
• Complies 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 farebox, lift, radio, emergency equipment, hatches, and rear engine compartment door.
• Performs pre-trip inspection and completes DVIR in accordance with FMCSR to ensure bus and equipment are in safe, proper working condition.
• Coordinates detour, accident, and incident information to radio dispatch, and responds to instructions given.
• Makes effective independent decisions and manages conflicts based on safety, experience, training, and policies.
• Follows procedures for the collection, processing, and documentation of fares and counting passengers as required.
• Reports and properly follow up on all accidents or unusual incidents in, on, or near RATP Dev vehicles
• Other duties as required

Pay Rate: $25.00/hourly

$2500 Sign-On Bonus Available

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!