Responsible for the physical possession of controlling and safely navigating a for-hire bus/coach, as well as any and all other company for-hire vehicles as assigned; the care of travel passengers, including their safety, security, and assisting them on- and off- the vehicle; authorized passenger baggage placed aboard the vehicle and transported within a baggage compartments; all monies collected from fare-paying passengers; accounting for all passenger tickets and bus bills collected; the transport and discharging of all scheduled, chartered, tour, or sightseeing passengers.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
Drive a bus or motorcoach of up to 45-feet in length and any other company for-hire passenger vehicles safely, efficiently, and courteously on all public highways and private property as directed, including cities and mountainous regions, through all kinds of weather conditions.
Treat all passengers, company personnel, and other individuals associated with their assigned work in a friendly, courtesy, and professional manner. A hired driver is known as a "People Person."
Know and apply both safe driving techniques and the requirements, limitations and provisions of the DOT regulations, which pertain to the operation of commercial passenger transportation vehicles.
Read, write, and speak English fluently. The ability to speak a foreign language would be advantageous.
Complete all required paperwork legibly, neatly, and in a timely manner.
Maintain a driving record free of all major traffic citations, including no major "at fault" vehicle accidents.
Have the ability to load and unload baggage by hand up to a weight of 75 lbs.
Other duties as required.
Education and/or Experience:
Possess and maintain a Commercial Drivers License, Class B, including a Passenger (P) & School Bus (S) endorsements.
Should have a minimum of 2 years proven experience
Possess and maintain a U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) driver physical qualification.
Must be 24 years of age or older for interstate driving.