Paratransit Bus Driver – $17.16/Hour

RATP Dev USA; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Paid holiday/vacation

Job summary

RATP Dev USA – Lextran Wheels in Lexington, Kentucky, is seeking Paratransit Bus Drivers to provide safe passenger transportation and excellent service in the Lexington area. This role emphasizes operating paratransit buses, assisting passengers, and maintaining schedules.

Walk-in Wednesdays from 9AM to 2PM. Responsibilities include pre/post-trip inspections, record-keeping, and effective communication with dispatchers and teammates.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Dependable attendance and a professional attitude.
• Ability to safely assist passengers with mobility needs.
• Ability to follow schedules, routes, and safety procedures.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to remain professional and calm when working with passengers.
• CDL experience is a plus but not required if the candidate can meet applicable company and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a paratransit bus and provide passenger transportation throughout the Lexington area.
• Transport passengers safely and on schedule.
• Provide excellent customer service to passengers.
• Assist passengers with boarding and exiting the bus when needed.
• Secure wheelchairs, mobility devices, and other passenger equipment.
• Follow assigned routes, schedules, and transportation procedures.
• Perform required pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Report vehicle maintenance, safety, or passenger concerns to the appropriate supervisor.
• Maintain accurate trip and passenger records.
• Communicate effectively with dispatchers, supervisors, passengers, and other team members.
• Follow all company safety policies and applicable transportation regulations.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and professional bus environment.

Skills

Driver's license

Customer service

Attendance

Mobility assistance

Scheduling

Teamwork

Professionalism

Regulatory awareness

CDL experience (a plus)

Job description

• High school diploma, A levels, GED, GCSE
• Driver

Mission

RATP Dev USA – Lextran Wheels is hiring Paratransit Bus Drivers to join our transportation team in Lexington, Kentucky.

If you are looking for a Bus Driver, Transit Driver, Paratransit Driver, CDL Bus Driver, or Passenger Transportation opportunity, we want to meet you!

Walk-in Wednesdays from 9AM till 2PM

Profile

What You’ll Do

Safely operate a paratransit bus and provide passenger transportation throughout the Lexington area.

Transport passengers safely and on schedule.

Provide excellent customer service to passengers.

Assist passengers with boarding and exiting the bus when needed.

Secure wheelchairs, mobility devices, and other passenger equipment.

Follow assigned routes, schedules, and transportation procedures.

Perform required pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.

Report vehicle maintenance, safety, or passenger concerns to the appropriate supervisor.

Maintain accurate trip and passenger records.

Communicate effectively with dispatchers, supervisors, passengers, and other team members.

Follow all company safety policies and applicable transportation regulations.

Maintain a clean, safe, and professional bus environment.

What You’ll Do

• Safely operate a paratransit bus and provide passenger transportation throughout the Lexington area.

• Transport passengers safely and on schedule.

• Provide excellent customer service to passengers.

• Assist passengers with boarding and exiting the bus when needed.

• Secure wheelchairs, mobility devices, and other passenger equipment.

• Follow assigned routes, schedules, and transportation procedures.

• Perform required pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.

• Report vehicle maintenance, safety, or passenger concerns to the appropriate supervisor.

• Maintain accurate trip and passenger records.

• Communicate effectively with dispatchers, supervisors, passengers, and other team members.

• Follow all company safety policies and applicable transportation regulations.

• Maintain a clean, safe, and professional bus environment.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.

• Strong customer service and communication skills.

• Dependable attendance and a professional attitude.

• Ability to safely assist passengers with mobility needs.

• Ability to follow schedules, routes, and safety procedures.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Ability to remain professional and calm when working with passengers.

• Previous bus driver, transit driver, paratransit driver, shuttle driver, commercial driver, or passenger transportation experience is a plus.

• CDL experience is a plus but not required if the candidate can meet applicable company and regulatory requirements.

Benefits: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!

A message from the General Manager

At Lextran Wheels, we prioritize safety above everything else. We aim to transport the citizens of Lexington in a safe and timely manner while always providing excellent customer service. We'll provide the necessary training and technology to achieve this goal.