Paratransit Bus Operator - $2,500 Sign-On Bonus

Ratp; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

Ratp in North Charleston, SC, seeks a Paratransit Bus Operator (entry level). Earn $18 per hour, with a $2,500 sign-on bonus. Duties include safe operation of para-transit vehicles, assisting passengers, and maintaining logs.

This full-time position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, valid SC license, and a pre-employment drug screen with DOT physical. ADA compliance and customer service are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening and DOT Physical.
• Must have a valid South Carolina driver's license with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Operates para-transit vehicles safely and defensively in compliance with traffic laws, company policies, and ADA regulations.
• Acts as front-line contact to ensure delivery of quality customer service.
• Assist passengers with boarding/exiting, including wheelchair lifts, ramps, and securement systems.
• Maintain accurate trip logs, manifests, and required documentation.
• Coordinates detour, accident, and incident information to radio dispatch and follows instructions.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Traffic laws knowledge

Flexible hours

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Ratp in North Charleston, SC, seeks a Paratransit Bus Operator (entry level). Earn $18 per hour, with a $2,500 sign-on bonus. Duties include safe operation of para-transit vehicles, assisting passengers, and maintaining logs.

This full-time position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, valid SC license, and a pre-employment drug screen with DOT physical. ADA compliance and customer service are essential.