Public Transit Bus Operator - Safe, Customer-First Service

Ratp; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

RATP Dev USA – Go-Durham is hiring a Bus Operator to transport passengers safely on assigned routes, adhere to schedules, and provide courteous service.

You will perform pre-trip inspections, assist riders with disabilities, and respond to detours or incidents with professional, safety-first judgment.

Join a team focused on safe mobility, community connection, and reliable public transportation in Durham.

Responsibilities

• Transports Passengers safely and courteously according to specified routes.
• Comply with all federal, state, and local laws about the operation of buses, traffic, and safety.
• Ensures the highest quality of 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 Operator will assist with safety restraints.
• Promotes safety awareness and follows safety procedures to reduce or eliminate accidents.
• Comply 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 lift, radio, emergency equipment, hatches, and rear engine compartment door.
• Performs pre-trip inspection and completes bus and equipment are in safe, proper working condition.
• Coordinates detour, accident, and incident information to radio dispatch, and responds to given.
• Makes effective independent decisions and manages conflicts based on safety, experience, training, and policies.
• Reports and properly follow up on all accidents or unusual incidents in, on, or near RATP Dev/GoDurham vehicles

Job description

RATP Dev USA – Go-Durham is hiring a Bus Operator to transport passengers safely on assigned routes, adhere to schedules, and provide courteous service.

You will perform pre-trip inspections, assist riders with disabilities, and respond to detours or incidents with professional, safety-first judgment.

Join a team focused on safe mobility, community connection, and reliable public transportation in Durham.