Paratransit Bus Operator (Non-CDL) - Flexible Hours

transitRTA; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Regional Transportation Agency (RTA) in Annapolis-Junction seeks a Bus Operator - Paratransit (Non-CDL) to provide safe, reliable shared-ride and curb-to-curb service for seniors and individuals with disabilities.

The schedule blends daytime, evening, and weekend shifts. Key duties include inspecting vehicles, loading passengers, securing wheelchairs, operating fare equipment, and maintaining clear communication with dispatchers and customers.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Professional demeanor and interaction with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to read route sheets and maps.
• Strong safety awareness and responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Drives one of several transit buses or non-revenue vehicles in a safe, courteous, and reliable manner within the assigned schedule.
• Performs pre/post trip vehicle inspections as required.
• Stops to load/unload passengers and assist with wheelchairs or mobility aids, securing equipment as needed.
• Notifies dispatch of deviations, incidents, or mechanical trouble; dispenses information to passengers.

Skills

Customer service

English literacy

Route navigation

Professional demeanor

Safety consciousness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Regional Transportation Agency (RTA) in Annapolis-Junction seeks a Bus Operator - Paratransit (Non-CDL) to provide safe, reliable shared-ride and curb-to-curb service for seniors and individuals with disabilities.

The schedule blends daytime, evening, and weekend shifts. Key duties include inspecting vehicles, loading passengers, securing wheelchairs, operating fare equipment, and maintaining clear communication with dispatchers and customers.