DART Relief CDL Bus Driver

Gosnotrac; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Hopelink's DART Relief CDL Bus Driver position in Kent, WA, seeks a dependable driver to provide safe, on-time transportation on assigned routes. Current DART drivers in good standing with knowledge of 10+ routes are preferred; flexible scheduling including mornings, evenings, weekends may be required.

You will operate buses with Passenger Endorsement, communicate with dispatch, assist passengers, and maintain schedules while upholding safety and customer service standards.

Qualifications

• Must be a current DART Driver in good standing with excellent attendance and safety record.
• Must know at least 10 routes and drive all buses.
• Ability to learn or know routes in Kent or Willows.
• Flexible work schedule including mornings, afternoons, nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, courteous and on-time transportation to customers in buses; adheres to traffic regulations.
• Communicate with dispatchers by radio and provide incident/accident reports.
• Assist and secure passengers, including wheelchairs and lifts.
• Maintain schedules on routes and provide information to the public about routes and transfers.
• Inspect vehicle before and after operation; ensure punctuality and dependable service.

Skills

Customer service

Safety conscious

Communication

Flexible schedule

Route knowledge

Education

Washington CDL with Passenger Endorsement

Job description

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DART Relief CDL Bus Driver

Manual Labor Kent, WA, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 2197

This opportunity is only open to CURRENT DART Drivers

The career opportunity:

The DART CDL Bus Driver – Relief provides safe, courteous and on-time transportation to customers in buses, adhering to traffic regulations and maintaining schedules/routes. The Relief Driver communicates respectfully while providing excellent customer service to passengers.

The DART Relief CDL Bus Driver must meet these minimum qualifications:

• Must be a current DART Driver in good standing (no PIPs in the last 6-months) with excellent attendance and excellent safety record.
• Required to know at least 10 routes.
• Required to drive all buses.
• Must have flexibility as one’s schedule may change or be extended based on business need.
• Must have ability to learn or have knowledge of all routes based out of Kent or Willows.
• Hold a valid Washington Commercial Driver License with Passenger Endorsement.
• Able to pass the DOT (Department of Transportation) Medical examination.
• Be available to work a flexible work schedule which may include morning and afternoon shifts, nights and weekends.

Examples of what you will be doing:

• Provide safe, courteous and on-time transportation to customers in buses; adheres to traffic regulations.
• Communicate and interact with individuals of various backgrounds and abilities; communicate with dispatchers by radio and provide verbal and written incident/accident reports.
• Assist and secure passengers; provide special assistance as needed, such as opening doors, operating lift and ramp, securing wheelchair.
• Maintain schedules on regular fixed routes, deviations, collect fares, issue transfers; provide verbal information to the public regarding routes, schedules and transfer points (Transit Centers).
• Inspect vehicle before and after operation; (Pre and Post trip).
• Maintain punctuality and regular attendance in-order to provide dependable service to the public.

How you will be compensated:Hopelink is proud to provide meaningful paid time away from work and an affordable, comprehensive benefits package.

• Compensation: current rate of pay, plus shift differential