Part-time Bus Driver

RATP Dev North America; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to enhancing community transit services as a part-time bus driver. In this vital role, you will ensure the safe and courteous transport of passengers while adhering to all safety regulations. With a commitment to customer service, you will operate various transit vehicles and assist passengers as needed. This position offers a comprehensive training program to help you obtain your CDL B license, ensuring you are well-prepared for the responsibilities ahead. If you are passionate about making a difference in your community and enjoy working with people, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver's license and strong communication skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate buses and provide excellent customer service.
• Conduct pre-trip inspections and ensure compliance with safety protocols.

Skills

Customer Service

Safety Awareness

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Farebox

Radio

Emergency Equipment

Job description

Mission

RATP Dev USA operates and maintains urban and intercity transportation systems across the United States to make distances shorter, boost regional economies, and bring people together. We are committed to providing safe, reliable, and efficient transit services that enhance the quality of life for the communities we serve.

Profile

We are looking for dedicated and passionate individuals to join our team as part-time bus drivers. In this role, you will play a crucial part in delivering exceptional transit services to our passengers.

Requirements and Responsibilities of the Bus Driver

• Acts as front-line point of contact to ensure delivery of quality customer service.
• Safely operates several types of buses through light to heavy city and freeway traffic.
• Transports passengers safely and courteously according to specified routes. To ensure optimization of all routes, the Bus Driver may make only designated stops in the order prescribed, unless otherwise communicated by the Dispatch Office.
• Complies with all federal, state, and local laws regarding the operation of buses, traffic, and safety.
• Ensures the highest quality of bus service is delivered to our customers.
• Assists customers in a safe, friendly, courteous, and helpful manner. This includes helping customers with disabilities, on and off the wheelchair lift. As requested by the customer, the Bus Driver will assist with safety restraints.
• Promotes safety awareness and follows safety procedures to reduce or eliminate accidents.
• Complies with all company safety rules and operates assigned vehicles to meet customer standards.
• Must be able to operate all equipment safely, efficiently, and adequately, including farebox, lift, radio, emergency equipment, hatches, and rear engine compartment door.
• Performs pre-trip inspection and completes DVIR in accordance with FMCSR to ensure bus and equipment are in safe, proper working condition.
• Coordinates detour, accident, and incident information to radio dispatch, and responds to instructions given.
• Makes effective independent decisions and manages conflicts based on safety, experience, training, and policies.
• Follows procedures for the collection, processing, and documentation of fares and counting passengers as required.
• Reports and properly follows up on all accidents or unusual incidents in, on, or near RATP Dev vehicles.
• Other duties as required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate transit vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Provide excellent customer service to passengers.
• Adhere to all safety and operational protocols.
• Assist passengers with boarding and alighting as needed.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to safety and customer service.

Training Program:

We are proud to offer a comprehensive training program to help you obtain your CDL B license. This program includes:

• Expert-led classroom instruction.
• Hands-on driving practice.
• Preparation for the CDL B written and road tests.
• Support in meeting all ELDT (Entry-Level Driver Training) requirements.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and We Welcome Diversity to our Teams!

A message from the General Manager

I am thrilled to serve the Bowling Green community with both GoBG Transit in the city and Topper Transit at Western Kentucky University. RATP Dev, a leader in the industry, provides hometown customer service to our thriving community. Our team is committed to delivering excellence, and I am honored to have you as a part of the team.