What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transit Driver/Operator (CDL Required, P-Endorsement Sponsorship + Safety Bonus Program!) position at Resource Management Systems Inc?
Pay: $17.00 - $25.00 per hour
Job description:
Transit Driver/ Operator (CDL Required We will sponsor your P Endorsement!)
Resource Management Systems, Inc. (RMS)
$21.00/hour $500 Sign-On Bonus if you already hold your P Endorsement
$17.00/hour $500 Sign-On Bonus if you do not have your P Endorsement. We will sponsor your P Endorsement and bring you up to $21 an hour once you have the endorsement.
Location: Staunton, VA
Reports To: Regional Manager / Operations Supervisor
Schedule: Full-Time
THE ROLE
RMS is hiring dependable CDL drivers with a Passenger Endorsement to provide safe, reliable public transportation to our local community. This is a safety-sensitive position requiring successful completion of DOT screenings; some routes carry minimum-age and insurance-related requirements.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Safely operate company vehicles to transport clients to scheduled appointments
- Assist passengers boarding/exiting and operate wheelchair lifts
- Conduct pre/post-trip vehicle inspections per company policy
- Maintain accurate trip and mileage records
- Communicate with dispatch and management as needed
- Keep vehicles clean and represent RMS professionally
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
- Valid CDL with Passenger Endorsement (if you do not have your P-endorsement, we will sponsor your training!)
- Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
- Ability to pass DOT drug screen, physical, and background check
- Must be at least 21 (insurance requirement)
- Preferred: transportation/customer service experience, experience assisting passengers with mobility needs, CPR/First Aid certification
PAY & BENEFITS-
$21.00/hour, plus a $500 sign-on bonus
- Employer Sponsored P-Endorsement training (Must hold CDL for at least 14 days.)
- Safety Incentive Program (SIP): up to 8% annual incentive opportunity (safety performance year-end review, combined)
- Annual cost-of-living adjustment (3% proposed for July, pending final approval)
- Year-End Christmas Bonus (amount TBD)
- Blue Cross health insurance for full-time employees
- PTO: accrues 0.5 hr per hour worked, capped at 40 hours
- Sick time: accrues 1.5 hrs per 40 hours worked
- 1 additional week of vacation at 5 years of service
- Company-provided cell phone and uniforms
- Growth opportunities within RMS
GOOD TO KNOW
- Full-time = 30 hrs/week; part-time = 20 hrs/week. Typical shifts run 8–10 hours
- Routes may be set daily routes or demand-response, and can vary with service needs
- Frequent entering/exiting vehicles; ability to lift up to 50 lbs and assist passengers; outdoor exposure
- Onboarding and training required before assignment; must comply with RMS policies and uniform standards
Apply today and start driving your career forward with RMS. We are an equal opportunity employer.
Work Location: In person
Pay: $17.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $25