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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k)

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Ratp is seeking a Bus Operator (CDL with Passenger and Air Brake Endorsements) to safely transport passengers on city and highway routes. This full-time, non-exempt role pays 25.00 per hour and requires a valid SC Class B CDL with the appropriate endorsements, plus a clean driving record.

You will perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections, assist riders, including those with disabilities, and coordinate with dispatch to manage detours and incidents.

Qualifications

• Valid South Carolina Class B CDL with passenger and air brake endorsements.
• DOT Physical, Drug Test, and Background Check clearance.
• Ability to meet safety and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operate buses safely on city and freeway routes.
• Assist passengers including those with disabilities using wheelchair lift.
• Collect fares and document per procedures.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections and report issues.
• Communicate with dispatch and relay detour or incident information.

Skills

Customer service

Safety awareness

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CDL License: Class B (Passenger & Air Brake)

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!