What are the responsibilities and job description for the BUS OPERATOR position at The Rapid?
Do you love to drive and see the city and get paid $20.17/hour, then after 6 months $21.06?
Looking for a new career? The Rapid is an award winning transportation organization located in Grand Rapids, MI. We provide paid CDL training during work hours! We are looking for individuals that can give great customer service. Must be open to a flexible schedule.
We are looking for full-time and part-time vehicle operators! Get paid to drive and give great customer service.
Fringe Benefits: You and your dependents ride The Rapid for free! Wellness initiatives in place, life insurance, gym membership reimbursement, and onsite fitness center, health benefits for full-time employees.
Position Summary: The vehicle operator position is a safety-sensitive position that requires safe, timely, and professional operations of assigned bus routes. You must possess the ability to give exceptional customer service experience to our passengers.
Essential Functions:
- Must understand and speak English to communicate with passengers/customers.
- Must be able to interpret and follow run guidelines for assigned routes.
- Must manage fare box transactions.
- Must be able to safely secure mobility devices in accordance with FTA rules for ADA passengers.
Position Qualifications:
- Customer service oriented - the ability to take care of customers needs while following company procedures.
- Diversity oriented - the ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
- Safety awareness - the ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee and customer safety.
- Must possess a valid Michigan Driver's license with less than 4 points. Points greater than 4 will automatically disqualify the applicant from consideration.
- Must be able to obtain the proper CDL license with endorsements prior to the end of the training program for new drivers.
- Must meet and maintain all DOT physical examination requirements including drug and alcohol screening.
- Must maintain an excellent driving record.
Must be able to obtain a CDL B, pass a DOT physical, and pre-employment drug screen.
THE RAPID IS AN EEO EMPLOYER. WOMEN AND MINORITIES ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
Salary : $20 - $21