Motor Coach Bus Driver

Avalon Transportation; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Avalon Transportation in Sacramento is seeking a Motor Coach Operator to operate a 46-passenger bus and transport passengers safely on scheduled routes. You will perform pre/post trip inspections, adhere to traffic laws, assist with luggage, and ensure the safety of passengers, pedestrians, and other road users.

Excellent customer service and clear English communication are essential; applicants must hold CDL Class A or B with passenger and airbrakes endorsements and pass required background,

Qualifications

• CDL Class A or B required.
• Passenger and airbrakes endorsements required.
• DOT regulatory compliance knowledge expected.
• Background/drug screen and MVR check required.
• GPS and electronic hours tracking familiarity preferred.

Responsibilities

• Pick up passengers at assigned locations without delay.
• Perform pre/post trip inspections each shift.
• Follow all traffic laws and regulations.
• Complete written reports as required.
• Follow route and make designated stops.
• Assist passengers with luggage as needed.
• Ensure safety of passengers, other road users and pedestrians.
• Maintain proper, clean attire.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Skills

CDL Class A or B

Passenger endorsement

Airbrakes endorsement

SPAB/School Bus cert

2+ years charter bus

GPS/ehrs tracking

Customer service

English communication

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