Paratransit Bus Driver – $17.16/Hour

RATP Dev; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Job summary

RATP Dev USA Lextran Wheels is seeking 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. You will transport passengers safely and on schedule, assist with boarding, secure mobility devices, and maintain records.

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 or passenger transportation experience is a plus.
• CDL experience is a plus but not required if regulatory requirements are met.

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 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

Valid driver's license

Customer service

Communication

Attendance

Professionalism

Mobility assistance

Schedule adherence

Independent/work in team

Composure

Experience in passenger transport

CDL experience

Education

High school diploma / equivalent

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.