Transit Drivers (CDL preferred) New Rate $19.00/HR

RATP Dev USA; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonuses

Paid training

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

RATP Dev USA in South Carolina is hiring a transit bus driver to deliver safe, courteous service on city routes. You will handle passenger needs, assist with disabilities, and operate various bus types with attention to safety and on-time performance.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, at least 21, and a valid SC license; CDL with Passenger Endorsement is preferred and training is provided. New drivers earn $19 per hour with potential bonuses and referral incentives.

Qualifications

• Customer service delivery to riders
• Safe operation of buses in city and highway traffic
• Ability to assist riders with disabilities and use equipment safely

Responsibilities

• Act as front-line contact to ensure quality customer service.
• Safely operate buses through city and freeway traffic.
• Assist passengers with disabilities and ensure safety restraints as needed.
• Perform pre-trip inspections and DVIR per FMCSR.
• Coordinate detours, incidents, and communicate with dispatch.

Skills

Customer Service

Valid Driver's License

Bus Driving Experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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!

Profil De Candidat Recherché

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

New Hourly rate of $19.00/HR

Bonus Incentives Available For

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

• 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 safely and prudently.
• 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 about 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 follow up on all accidents or unusual incidents in, on, or near RATP Dev vehicles
• 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

Ask us about our sign on bonuses!

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.

Soldiers:

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

Compétences

Customer Service Valid drivers license