Bus Driver Job at Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority Austin, TX 78702
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Bus Drivers who want to drive their career forward! Capital Metro is looking for candidates who want to make a positive difference and serve their community through transportation. No CDL? No problem! We can help you obtain your CDL during your PAID training.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
- Operates various types of transit buses in accord with Capital Metro Transportation Authority and our third-party service provider, MV Transportation's policies, directives and procedures and in compliance with Federal and Texas laws and regulations.
- Maintains a working knowledge of current bus routes and stops within the service area as well as the current fare structure and bus pass programs.
- Conducts self in an appropriate manner at all times, while working in a diverse environment, assuring a professional quality of service to all external and internal customers.
- Provides assistance to disabled customers, including assistance in boarding and de-boarding, safely securing wheelchairs and announcing stops.
- Performs various physical duties to successfully complete job responsibilities. These can include but are not limited to, boarding and de-boarding transit buses, operating the wheelchair lift/ramp, assisting mobility impaired passengers board or de-board transit buses, securing wheelchairs using a restraint system, lifting the bike rack, lifting baggage compartment doors as may be required.
MV Drivers ARE:
Committed to helping others with a smile and positive attitude every day
Dedicated and punctual individuals with a strong work ethic
Responsible for passenger, community, and personal safety
Always friendly and deliver safe, reliable, transportation in a drug free work environment
WHAT YOU BRING
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Must pass a drug screen and physical
- Hold a current and valid Driver license
- Demonstrate excellent customer service
- Must be able to communicate in English; written and verbal
- No resume necessary
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
- Up to $3500 Hiring Bonus
- Paid Training, Guaranteed Hours, plus Overtime
- $22/hour starting pay
- $250 Perfect Attendance Bonus
- Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
- 14 Paid Holidays including your Birthday and Anniversary Date!
- 4% 401k Contribution
- Refer your Friends and Family and get up to $1,000!
- Personal and Professional Development Training available
- New Driver Hiring Bonus: $3,500 (drivers with a current CDL and Passenger Endorsement) $1,500 for all others
- CDL training is provided for all non-CDL drivers without Passenger Endorsement
- Full-time and part-time shifts are available
- Full-time drivers assigned regular routes are eligible for weekly pay guarantees
- Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Life Insurance, & Disability coverage for eligible employees
- Referral bonus paid for each eligible and qualified new hire referred
- Strict cleaning and sanitizing protocols are in place to protect all employees and passengers
- Free personal protective equipment (masks, gloves, sanitizer, etc.) was provided
- Free COVID-19 vaccinations
- Relocation assistance available
To ensure the fastest response from one of CapMetro's team members, please apply through this link: https://capmetro.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/404?c=capmetro
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Attendance bonus
- Signing bonus
COVID-19 considerations:
All passengers are required to wear a mask, strict cleaning and sanitizing protocols are in place to protect all employees and passengers, free personal protective equipment (masks, gloves, sanitizer, etc.) is provided, free COVID-19 vaccinations.
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: One location
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