What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Bus Driver - MUST RELOCATE TO MARTHA'S VINEYARD ISLAND, MA position at Transit Connection, Inc.?
SEASONAL BUS DRIVERS NEEDED URGENTLY!
Transit Connection Inc. (TCI) is the contracted operator of Martha’s Vineyard Transit Authority, a public transit system. We serve the residents and visitors to our island; accounting for over 891,000 trips annually! We operate 14 fixed routes to conveniently transport passengers to and from work, play, beaches, shopping, etc. Our bus operators serve as ambassadors to our beautiful community and are the heart and soul of the Vineyard! Summer Season starts mid-May and runs through to October.
CDL w/ Air Brake and Passenger Endorsements REQUIRED!
Farebox experience preferred.
Responsibilities:
- Safely operate a bus or van to transport passengers to and from designated locations
- Adhere to all traffic laws and regulations while driving
- Maintain a clean and organized vehicle
- Assist passengers with boarding and disembarking, ensuring their safety and comfort
- Provide excellent customer service, addressing passenger inquiries and concerns
- Follow established routes and schedules, while also being flexible to accommodate changes or delays
- Ensure the safety of all passengers, including properly securing wheelchair-bound individuals if necessary
Perks and Benefits:
- Subsidized Shared Housing is provided with utilities, laundry, and WIFI (single and shared rooms - depending on availability).
- Weekly rental/utilities fee for shared and single rooms.
- Fully paid training provided including travel to and from Martha’s Vineyard
- Qualifying Expenses Reimbursed
- Clean modern vehicles, mostly air-conditioned
- Free bus pass for off-duty travel
- Recruitment bonuses
- Annually Recurring Opportunity with wage progression
- 40 scheduled hours a week with the opportunity for additional earnings at time and one-half overtime rate
- Valuable work experience and skills gained serving the public
- Uniforms provided
- Days off to explore our beautiful island with beaches hiking and bike trails, and nearby Nantucket, Cape Cod and Boston
If you are a reliable and responsible individual who enjoys working with people and has a passion for transportation, we encourage you to apply for this position. As a bus driver, you will have the opportunity to positively impact the lives of your passengers while ensuring their safety and comfort throughout their journey. Join our team today!
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: $25.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- On call
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus opportunities
- Overtime pay
Ability to Relocate:
- Pittsfield, MA 01201: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $26
