Demo

Bus Operator (Fixed-Route)

RATP DEV USA, LLC
Charleston, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 9/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/26/2026

Are you seeking to make a difference in people’s lives each day? If so, come join our team where you are part of a community, not just an employee.

 

Requirements and Responsibility of the Bus Driver 

  • Must be at least 21 years of age or older.
  • Requires the candidate to pass a DOT Physical exam
  • Have a High school diploma or equivalent
  • Must have a valid South Carolina Class A or B CDL with passenger and air brake endorsements
  • Acts as front-line point of contact to ensure delivery of quality customer service.
  • Safely operates several types of buses through light to heavy city and freeway traffic safely and prudently.
  • Passengers safely and courteously according to specified routes. To ensure optimization of all routes, the Bus Driver may make only designated stops in the order prescribed, unless otherwise communicated by the Dispatch Office.
  • Complies with all federal, state, and local laws about the operation of buses, traffic, and safety.
  • Ensures the highest quality of bus service is delivered to our customers.
  • Assists customers in a safe, friendly, courteous, and helpful manner. This includes helping customers with disabilities, on and off the wheelchair lift. As requested by the customer, the Bus Driver will assist with safety restraints.
  • Promotes safety awareness and follows safety procedures to reduce or eliminate accidents.
  • Complies with all company safety rules and operates assigned vehicles to meet customer standards.
  • Must be able to operate all equipment safely, efficiently, and adequately, including farebox, lift, radio, emergency equipment, hatches, and rear engine compartment door.
  • Performs pre-trip inspection and completes DVIR in accordance with FMCSR to ensure bus and equipment are in safe, proper working condition.
  • Coordinates detour, accident, and incident information to radio dispatch, and responds to instructions given.
  • Makes effective independent decisions and manages conflicts based on safety, experience, training, and policies.
  • Follows procedures for the collection, processing, and documentation of fares and counting passengers as required.
  • Reports and properly follow up on all accidents or unusual incidents in, on, or near RATP Dev vehicles
  • Other duties as required

Pay Rate: $25.00/hourly

$2500 Sign-On Bonus Available

Hours of Operation:

  • 5:00am-1:00am Monday-Friday
  • 6:00am-12:00am Saturday
  • 7:00am-9:00pm Sunday

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation and benefits (which vary based on role, location, and business), including medical/dental/vision, 401(k), and paid holiday/vacation.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer & We Welcome Diversity to our Teams!

Salary : $25

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Bus Operator (Fixed-Route)?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Bus Operator (Fixed-Route) career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$39,516 - $51,538
Income Estimation: 
$34,478 - $44,801
Income Estimation: 
$33,012 - $46,384
Income Estimation: 
$40,189 - $54,175
Income Estimation: 
$31,558 - $47,628
Income Estimation: 
$31,558 - $47,628
Income Estimation: 
$34,478 - $44,801
Income Estimation: 
$34,049 - $46,981
Income Estimation: 
$40,189 - $54,175
Income Estimation: 
$35,212 - $45,975
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at RATP DEV USA, LLC

  • RATP DEV USA, LLC Lexington, KY
  • RATP Dev USA – Lextran Wheels is hiring Paratransit Bus Drivers to join our transportation team in Lexington, Kentucky. If you are looking for a Bus Driver... more
  • Just Posted

  • RATP DEV USA, LLC Bowling Green, KY
  • Diesel Maintenance Experience Required RATP Dev USA is seeking an experienced, hands-on Maintenance Manager with strong diesel maintenance and automotive m... more
  • Just Posted

  • RATP DEV USA, LLC Edmond, OK
  • The Light-Duty vehicle mechanic helper performs basic repair work on fleet vehicles to provide safe, reliable, and efficient transportation service to the ... more
  • 2 Days Ago

  • RATP DEV USA, LLC Asheville, NC
  • Drive Into a New Career – With a Bonus! Ready to start a rewarding career with competitive pay, full benefits, and opportunities to grow? ART Transit / RAT... more
  • 3 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Bus Operator (Fixed-Route) jobs in the Charleston, SC area that may be a better fit.

  • American Operator Charleston, SC
  • Job Description. Job Description. Portfolio CEO: Commercial Distributor. ABOUT AMERICAN OPERATOR. American Operator exists to keep the American Dream alive... more
  • 1 Month Ago

  • American Operator Charleston, SC
  • Job Description. Job Description. ABOUT AMERICAN OPERATOR. American Operator exists to keep the American Dream alive through small-business leadership and ... more
  • 1 Month Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!