Bus Operator (CDL with Passenger & Air Brake Endorsement Required)

RATP Dev USA; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

401(k)

Paid holiday/vacation

Job summary

RATP Dev USA is seeking a Bus Operator in the United States, South Carolina, North Charleston area. This full-time role requires a CDL with passenger and air brake endorsements and a strong focus on safety and customer service.

You will operate different types of buses along city and freeway routes, board alighting passengers safely, and comply with DOT regulations while maintaining exemplary rider experiences.

Qualifications

• Must have a South Carolina Class B CDL with passenger and air brake endorsements.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must pass a DOT physical, drug test and background check.

Responsibilities

• Safely operates buses on designated routes and ensures passenger safety.
• Delivers quality customer service as a front-line contact.
• Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections and documents issues on the DVIR sheet.

Skills

Customer service

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

DVIR inspection

Two-way radio

Job description

Bus Operator (CDL with Passenger & Air Brake Endorsement Required)

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

Mission

Our Bus Operators are responsible for safely transporting passengers along designated routes while providing a professional and welcoming customer experience. Our Bus Operators play an imp

Profile

Responsibilities:

• Acts as a 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.
• Board and drop-off passengers safely at designated bus stops in the order prescribed, unless otherwise communicated by the dispatch office.
• Complies with all federal, state, and local laws regarding the operation of buses, traffic and safety.
• Assists customers in a safe, friendly, courteous, and helpful manner. This includes helping customers with disabilities, on and off the bus utilizing the wheelchair lift.
• Assist with wheelchair securement as requested by the passenger.
• Promotes safety awareness and follows safety rules and operates assigned vehicles to meet customer standards.
• Communicates detour, accident, and incident information utilizing a two-way radio with dispatch and responds to instructions given.
• Makes effective and 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 any company vehicle.
• Attends monthly safety meetings.
• Operates commercial vehicles in accordance with traffic laws, company policies, and established schedules while prioritizing passenger safety.
• Conducts pre-trip and post-trip inspections, noting any mechanical defects on a DVIR sheet.
• Complete reports accurately and legibly
• Reports all mechanical issues to appropriate personnel such as dispatch, maintenance and safety.
• Ensures compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must have a high school diploma or GED
• Must have a valid South Carolina Class B CDL with passenger and air brake endorsements.
• Must have a good driving record with no more than two (2) moving violations within a rolling 12-month period and/or no more than three (3) moving violations within a rolling 36-month period.
• Must be able to successfully pass a DOT Physical, Drug Test, and Background Check

Pay Rate: $25.00/hourly

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!