Motor Coach Bus Driver

Avalon Transportation; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Avalon Transportation in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Motor Coach Operator to drive a 46 passenger bus on charter routes. You will perform pre/post trip inspections, comply with traffic laws, complete reports, and assist passengers with luggage while maintaining safety and professionalism.

Qualified applicants hold a CDL Class A or B with a passenger endorsement and an airbrakes endorsement; a school bus certificate is a plus.

Qualifications

• Fluent English and excellent customer service required.
• Ability to communicate clearly by phone, radio, and in person.
• Must pass pre-employment background, DOT physical, and MVR checks.

Responsibilities

• Pick up passengers at assigned locations without delay.
• Complete pre/post trip inspections for each shift.
• Follow traffic laws and regulations.
• Complete written reports as required.
• Follow routes and designated stops.
• Assist passengers with luggage as needed.
• Prioritize passenger safety and situational awareness.
• Maintain clean, professional attire.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Skills

Fluent English

Customer service

Clear communication

Safety awareness

Education

CDL Class A/B

Passenger endorsement

Airbrakes endorsement

SPAB/School Bus certificate (plus)

2+ years charter bus driving

Tools

GPS tracking

Hours-of-Service tracking tech

Job description

Position Overview

The Motor Coach Operator operates a 46 passenger bus.

Responsibilities And Duties

• Picking passengers up at assigned location without delay.
• Complete a pre/post trip bus inspection for each shift.
• Follow all traffics laws and regulations.
• Complete written reports as required.
• Follow your assigned route, making designated stops as required.
• Assists passengers with luggage as needed
• Always ensure safety of the passengers, surrounding vehicles, as well as pedestrians and bicyclists while operating the vehicle.
• Make sure you have the proper and clean attire.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Qualifications

• Commercial Driver's License Class A or Class B
• Passenger endorsement
• Airbrakes endorsement
• SPAB or School Bus certificate a plus
• Minimum 2 years driving charter bus
• Ability to pass pre-employment criminal background with no felony, DWI/DUI, controlled substance arrests or convictions; pre-employment drug screen; DOT physical and MVR check
• Must be able to successfully utilize GPS and electronic hours of service tracking technology
• Must be able to drive and work outside in all kinds of weather
• Ability to communicate by telephone, two-way radio and in person clearly
• Excellent customer service skills
• Must speak fluent English is a courteous, friendly and professional manner with supervisors, managers, customers, guests, co-workers and all other persons.

Physical Qualifications

• Must be willing and physically fit to be able to lift and move baggage (up to 75 lbs), maneuver up and down stairs, repeatedly bend, kneel and stretch.
• Must be able to remain stationary (sitting) for long, extended periods of time