Public Transportation Driver, Full or Part-Time

If you're looking for a rewarding job where you can give back to the community, a flexible schedule, paid time off, a fun and relaxed atmosphere and great colleagues, look no further! We are looking for full and part-time drivers that will work one to four, 10-hour shifts per week. This driver will be trained in multiple service areas. Part-time drivers earn PTO!

Rainbow Rider Drivers provide safe, customer service-oriented transportation to all passengers. Drivers are required to possess a valid Class C license with Passenger Endorsement, however, only the permit is required upon hire. Rainbow Rider will provide all new hires paid training and the use of our bus for the behind-the-wheel testing.

Essential Job Functions:

- Be capable of safely driving a public transit vehicle.

- Communicate clearly, effectively and completely in a way that makes passengers feel valued and appreciated.

- Demonstrate knowledge of streets, highways, retail centers, medical clinics and hospitals, cities, towns and counties in the Rainbow Rider service area.

- Demonstrate ability to read a map.

- Thorough knowledge of the Rainbow Rider program including the services, routes, schedules, fare structures and policies and procedures.

- Pass training courses on safety, defensive driving, lift operations, Rainbow Rider operations policy manual and passenger assistance.

- Demonstrate knowledge and ability to perform preventive maintenance checks.

- Maintain transportation vehicles, including fueling, cleaning and general maintenance.

- Capable of operating the lift and tie-down equipment. Must be capable of operating the lift manually.

- Capable of using safety equipment, and the two-way radio equipment according to standard radio protocols.

- Demonstrate ability to accurately maintain a driver’s route and schedule log.

- Maintain simple records and reports including time records, driver manifests, Accident/incident reports and pre- and post-inspection reports.

- Familiarity and compliance with Rainbow Rider policies and procedures on the use of the telephone, two-way radio equipment and mobile data terminals.

- Clean bus interior daily, exterior as appropriate.

- Be able to lift fifty (50) pounds, carry up to three (3) packages and otherwise provide assistance to passengers.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan

Experience:

• driving: 1 year (Preferred)
• Customer service: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CDL (Preferred)
• Driver's License (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person