School Bus Driver jobs in District of Columbia

The main responsibilities are to drive customers in an open-top double-decker bus on designated routes in Washington D.C. while prioritizing safety, efficiency, and adhering to company schedule, routes and procedures.

Additional Benefits

• Starting pay $27.00/Hour
• Commissions, annual increases and other incentives
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental & Vision – 60% employer contribution
• 401K Participation with 100% employer match
• Annual attendance bonus
• Company paid uniforms
• Employee Perks
• Paid holidays including Juneteenth
• Bereavement days

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Report on time to the depot as scheduled in required uniform
• Perform a Pre-trip inspection of your assigned bus including checking fluids, fuel bus, ensure bus is clean and ready for passengers
• Follow the given route as scheduled under the direction of the dispatcher
• Stop at every bus stop on the route (regardless of whether passengers are present)
• Always maintain the safety of the bus and passengers during the tour
• Follow all state and Federal traffic and DOT laws rules/regulations
• Report any incidents or accidents immediately per company policy
• Maintain a professional driving style, presentation, and demeanor whenever in uniform
• Provide customer service to passengers
• Must be flexible
• To carry out any other task as reasonably requested

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• Knowledge of greater Washington DC streets & highways
• Knowledge of Big Bus Tours products and attractions
• CDL with air brakes and passenger endorsement
• DOT Medical certification and drug test
• Vaccine COVID 19 federal mandated requirements (fully vaccinated)
• At least two years CDL driving experience OR graduation from an accredited CDL driver training school. Must present Certificate of Completion
• Reliability and accountability
• Attentive to detail
• Customer Engagement and customer service
• Communication Proficiency
• Ability to use or learn required sales technology and bus radio

Working Hours and Conditions

• Must be available to work a variety of hours, which may include early mornings, evenings, weekends and/or holidays

Physical Requirements

• Job requires employee to sit and drive for continuous periods of time without being able to leave the work area
• Job requires lifting, carrying, or pushing/pulling up to 20 lbs

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.00 per hour

Expected hours: 34 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Tips

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Commercial driving: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CDL Driver Training School Certificate of Completion (Preferred)
• Passenger Endorsement (Required)
• Air Brake Endorsement (Required)
• CDL Class B or A (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Washington, DC: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person