Rural Transit Driver: Safe, Compassionate Rides & Growth

Rural Community Transportation; Morristown (VT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Rural Community Transportation (RCT) seeks a dependable Van/Bus Driver to operate Agency vehicles safely and efficiently, while delivering high-quality transportation and courteous service to passengers. The role emphasizes confidentiality, wheelchair-access assistance, and adherence to pre/post-trip inspection procedures.

Required: Valid driver's license and ability to obtain a DOT medical card; preferred: high school completion and at least 2 years of commercial driving experience.

Qualifications

• Any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the job.
• Preferred: High School completion or equivalent and commercial driving experience (minimum 2 years’ driving experience required).
• Required: Valid Driver's License and must be able to secure a DOT medical card (paid for by RCT).

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, efficient, on-schedule transportation for passengers in Agency vehicles.
• Provide courteous, respectful customer service to passengers at all times.
• Maintain passenger/client confidentiality at all times.
• Provide assistance to passengers as trained and according to procedure in boarding and exiting vehicles, using the wheelchair lift, as necessary.
• Conduct pre- and post-trip inspections of vehicles; wash, maintain, refuel and secure Agency vehicles as required to ensure vehicles are clean, safe and ready for use at all times.
• Promptly report mechanical failures, safety concerns and/or maintenance issues to the Operations Manager or other designated staff.
• Learn, follow and implement safety and industry-related rules, regulations, and procedures as required.
• Be aware of and follow all traffic laws and industry driving best practices.
• Respond to emergencies, accidents and other incidents according to established policies and protocols.
• Complete all pre- and post-trip inspection reports, transportation manifests, daily mileage logs, and other paperwork and reports as required or requested.
• Maintain a professional appearance at all times while working, with good personal hygiene and grooming.
• Complete all trainings as required and/or requested by management.
• Perform other duties as required to meet department and agency needs.

Education

High School completion or equivalent

Job description

Rural Community Transportation (RCT) seeks a dependable Van/Bus Driver to operate Agency vehicles safely and efficiently, while delivering high-quality transportation and courteous service to passengers. The role emphasizes confidentiality, wheelchair-access assistance, and adherence to pre/post-trip inspection procedures.

Required: Valid driver's license and ability to obtain a DOT medical card; preferred: high school completion and at least 2 years of commercial driving experience.