Bus Driver - Class A or B License ($2500 Sign-On Bonus)

Description

Compensation: $27.87/Hourly (W/ $2,500 Sign-on Bonus)

Training wage: $25.50/Hourly

Status: Full Time, Non-Exempt, Union Position. 

Required Licenses: Class A or B Drivers License

About the Company:

RydeTrans was founded in 1979 and incorporated in 1996 to provide safe and high-quality transportation to people in the East Bay. We serve a diverse group of institutional customers such as public transit agencies, governmental entities, school districts, health care providers, and social service agencies, as well as private customers. We provide a wide array of transportation products, including paratransit, fixed route, shuttle, charter services, and ADA eligibility assessments.

RydeTrans specializes in transporting people who depend on safe, comfortable, and reliable transportation to essential services like school, rehabilitation training, medical appointments, and work.

About the Job:

We are seeking responsible, compassionate, and safety-conscious Paratransit Bus Drivers to provide reliable transportation services for our passengers. The ideal candidate will ensure passengers reach their destinations safely and on time while delivering excellent customer service.

We Offer:

• Comprehensive Benefits: We offer a robust benefits package designed to prioritize your well-being, including comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, as well as company-paid life insurance.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Comprehensive Training for Skill Growth: Comprehensive transit operations training (regulations, safety, customer service, procedures)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Drives one of several different vehicle types in a safe, courteous, and reliable manner throughout the contracted service area within a daily assigned time schedule.
• Transport passengers to and from designated locations based on assigned schedules or routes.
• Provide assistance to passengers entering or exiting the vehicle, including those using mobility aids such as wheelchairs and walkers.
• Properly secure wheelchairs and other mobility devices using provided safety equipment.
• Conduct pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections; report any mechanical issues or safety concerns.
• Maintain accurate trip logs and complete required reports and documentation.
• Adhere to all traffic laws, company policies, and safety procedures.
• Communicate with dispatchers regarding schedule changes, emergencies, or delays.
• Respond professionally and compassionately to passenger needs and concerns.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid California Class B driver’s license
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English clearly and effectively.
• Must be able to read and understand street signs, route sheets, and maps.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and assist passengers with boarding and mobility equipment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Patience, empathy, and a genuine commitment to serving individuals with disabilities.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule as needed including nights, evenings and weekends.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request. RydeTrans is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. 
EEO is the Law Poster: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/poster.cfm 
Applicants must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen. If based in the United States, applicants must be legally eligible to work in the U.S. 
Upon a conditional offer of employment, a criminal background check will be conducted in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act and other applicable laws.