Bus Driver

4 days ago

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States Lanter Delivery Systems, LLC Full time $50,000 - $70,000 per year

Drive your Future
Forward
- Now Hiring for November New Hire Training
Are you passionate about safety, service, and making a positive impact in your community? We're looking for dedicated and dependable Bus Operators to join our team This safety-sensitive position is responsible for the safe, timely, and professional operation of buses along assigned routes, while delivering exceptional customer service to all passengers. Our ideal candidate is courteous, reliable, and committed to maintaining smooth operations and positive passenger interactions.

Here's what you can look forward to as a valued member of our team:

  • Comprehensive Training - We offer paid training during work hours to ensure your success from day one
  • Competitive Pay Rate: Starting rate is $24.51 and increases to $25.46 after six months
  • Health Insurance - We offer three medical plan options through Priority Health for you, your spouse, and/or children. A Health Savings Account with an employer contribution and match is available with our High Deductible Health Plan
  • Dental Insurance - The Rapid offers two dental options through BCBSM, the high plan includes orthodontic coverage.
  • Vision Insurance - Is offered through utilizing the VSP network.
  • Retirement Contribution - We understand the importance of secure financial planning. You are eligible to participate in a 457 Retirement Saving plan on your first day. We offer an employer matching program
  • Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability -Benefit from basic life and AD&D Insurance and short-term disability provided by The Rapid.
  • Wellbeing and Fitness - We care about your overall wellbeing. We provide an employee assistance program. You can enjoy our onsite fitness center and gym membership reimbursement.
  • Explore your community - Your employee badge is your ticket (and your eligible dependents) to riding The Rapid for FREE

What It Takes To Be Successful In This Role

  • Show a strong ability to provide great customer service. Our community is our customer, and we serve them every day
  • Clear communication skills and the ability to manage fare box transactions.

  • You must be flexible and available to work during various times to support our customers. This includes weekends, mornings, evenings, and afternoons.

  • Example: you might be scheduled to work from Thursday to Monday, 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM, and later have the opportunity to choose a roster pick such as Wednesday to Sunday, 5:30 AM to 2:00 PM. Shift selections are made three times a year based on seniority

  • Ability to obtain a Class B CDL with Passenger and Airbrake Endorsements.

  • Possess a valid Michigan Driver's license with less than 4 points. Points greater than 4 will automatically disqualify the applicant from consideration.
  • Meet and maintain all Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination requirements including drug and alcohol screening.
  • Maintain an excellent driving record.
  • Able to interpret and follow run guidelines for assigned routes.
  • High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED)
  • The ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee and customer safety.
  • Able to safely secure mobility devices in accordance with FTA rules for ADA passengers.

We saved the best seat on the bus for you We are looking for full-time bus drivers
*The Rapid is an EEO Employer.
Minorities, veterans, and women are encouraged to apply.

The Rapid is committed to employing people with disabilities and making reasonable accommodations for them. Let our recruiter know if you need an adjustment at any point during the application/interview process.***

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