Fixed Route Bus Operator

RATP Dev; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k)

Paid holidays/vacation

Hiring Bonus

Job summary

RATP Dev USA in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking a Bus Driver to safely operate city and highway buses and serve as a front-line contact for customers. You will ensure courteous, safe, on-time transport and assist riders with needs including accessibility features.

Required are a valid CDL with passenger endorsement, a DOT physical, and a high school diploma or equivalent. Weekend and evening/night shifts are available. We offer $20.00 per hour and a $2,000 hiring bonus, plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Front-line customer service experience preferred.
• Ability to operate buses safely and follow FMCSR.
• Comfort with assisting passengers with disabilities and safety restraints.
• Strong safety awareness and adherence to company policies.

Responsibilities

• Act as front-line point of contact to deliver quality customer service.
• Safely operates city and freeway buses.
• Assists passengers with disabilities and safety restraints as needed.
• Performs pre-trip inspection and DVIR per FMCSR.
• Communicates detour/incident details to dispatch.
• Coordinates with Dispatch Office for route changes.
• Ensures proper collection of fares and passenger counting.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Customer service

Safety-conscious

Communication

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDL with passenger endorsement

Job description

Mission

RATP Dev USA is a leading provider of transportation services, committed to delivering safe, reliable, and efficient transit solutions. We are part of the global RATP Group, which operates and maintains urban transportation systems in over 14 countries. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life in the communities we serve by providing exceptional public transportation services.

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.
• Must be available to work weekends and evening/night shift
• Valid CDL license with passenger endorsement or class B with passenger endorsement permit, with a clean driving record.
• requires the candidate to pass a DOT Physical exam
• Have a High school diploma or equivalent

Pay: 20.00 per hour ($2,000 Hiring Bonus)

We offer competitive compensation and benefits (which vary based on role, location, and business), including medical/dental/vision, 401(k), and paid holiday/vacation.

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