Transit Driver ( CDL) 19.77 up to 29.62 an hour

RATP Dev USA - Your future. Our destination.
Mission

We are excited to announce that Go Raleigh has several full-time employment opportunities for bus drivers with a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and passenger endorsement. These positions offer a competitive starting pay of $19.77 per hour, allowing CDL drivers to pursue a rewarding career closer to home.

If you think you are a suitable candidate for this position, we strongly encourage you to apply. For more information or to express your interest, you can text us at 859-338-1198. Joining our fast-growing company will open the door to numerous possibilities.

We eagerly look forward to welcoming committed and enthusiastic individuals to our team. We sincerely thank you for taking the time to explore this exciting opportunity.

At this particular location, it is essential to note that it operates under a union agreement. It is noteworthy that salary increases are structured and applied in the following manner:

• Six months: $20.10
• One year: $20.61
• Two years: $22.14
• Three years: $24.91
• Four years: $29.62

It is important to note that the pay for these positions is calculated hourly, with employees receiving paychecks every two weeks (26 times a year). Seniority is a key factor in several aspects, including roster bidding and the allocation of time off.

Profile

Requirements and Responsibility 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 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

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.

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

Skills

CDL A or B

Passenger endorsement

Airbrakes

Customer Service