Transit Driver

RATP Dev USA; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k)

Paid holidays

Job summary

RATP Dev USA in Columbia, SC is seeking a Transit Driver to join our safety‑driven team. You’ll deliver reliable city bus service, greet riders, collect fares, and maintain courteous customer interactions on every trip.

Paid hands‑on training is provided, with a new hourly rate of $19.00 and incentive bonuses tied to performance and attendance. CDL with Passenger Endorsement preferred; company training available for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED (US).
• Valid South Carolina driver's license required.
• CDL A/B with Passenger Endorsement preferred (will train).

Responsibilities

• Act as front-line point of contact to ensure quality customer service.
• Safely operates buses through city and freeway traffic.
• Assist passengers with disabilities and use wheelchair lift when needed.
• Follow federal, state, and local safety laws and company safety rules.
• Coordinate detour and incident information with dispatch.

Skills

Customer Service

Driver's license

Safety minded

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

• High school diploma, A levels, GED, GCSE
• Driver

CDL A or B with Passenger Endorsement preferred (New Rate 19.00/HR) Will train the right candidate

Mission

Are you seeking to make an impactful difference where you make a difference in people’s lives each day? If so, come join our team where you are part of a community; not just an employee!

Profile

Paid training is provided to the candidate who can obtain their permit in hand the first day of their scheduled paid training

New Hourly rate of $19.00/HR

Bonus incentives available included:

Paid training is provided to the candidate who can obtain their permit in hand the first day of their scheduled paid training

New Hourly rate of $19.00/HR

Bonus incentives available included:

CDL A/B with Passenger Endorsement Prior to Hire of $2000

• $1000 after 90 days of employment or upon the release into revenue service
• $1000 after 180 days of employment (must be in good standings with attendance)

CDL A/B without Passenger Endorsement Prior to Hire of $1500

• $750 after 90 days of employment or upon the release into revenue service
• $750 after 180 days of employment (must be in good standings with attendance)

Non-CDL (Eaglet Program) of $1000

• $500 after 90 days of employment or upon the release into revenue service
• $500 after 180 days of employment (must be in good standings with attendance)

Paid training is provided to the candidate who can obtain their permit in hand the first day of their scheduled training

Employee Referral Bonus program :

Employees are encouraged to refer qualified candidates to join the team

$500 Referral Bonus

• $250 after 90 days of employment or upon the release into revenue service
• $250 after 180 days of employment (must be in good standings with attendance)

Requirements and Responsibility of the Transit Driver in Columbia

• Actsas front-line point of contact to ensure delivery of quality customerservice.
• Safelyoperates several types of buses through light to heavy city and freewaytraffic safely and prudently.
• Passengers safely andcourteously according to specified routes. To ensure optimization of allroutes, the Bus Driver may make only designated stops in the orderprescribed, unless otherwise communicated by the Dispatch Office.
• Complieswith all federal, state, and local laws about the operation ofbuses, traffic, and safety.
• Ensures the highest quality of bus service isdelivered to our customers.
• Assistscustomers in a safe, friendly, courteous, and helpful manner. This includeshelping customers with disabilities, on and off the wheelchair lift. Asrequested by the customer, the Bus Driver will assist with safety restraints.
• Promotes safety awareness andfollows safety procedures to reduce or eliminate accidents.
• Complieswith all company safety rules and operates assigned vehicles to meetcustomer 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 withFMCSR to ensure bus and equipment are in safe, proper working condition.
• Coordinates detour, accident, and incident information to radiodispatch, and responds to instructions given.
• Makeseffective independent decisions and manages conflicts based on safety,experience, training, and policies.
• Follows procedures for thecollection, processing, and documentation of fares and counting passengersas required.
• Reports and properlyfollow up on all accidents or unusual incidents in, on, or near RATP Devvehicles
• Other duties as required
• Must be at least 21 years of age or older.
• requires the candidate to pass a DOT Physical exam
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Bus driving experience highly preferred

Must have a SC License

CDL with Passenger Endorsement preferred (will train the right candidate) NEW RATE $19.00/HR

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation and benefits (which vary based on role, location, and business), including medical/dental/vision, 401(k), and paid holiday/vacation.

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

Skills

Customer Service

Valid drivers license

A message from the General Manager

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