Drive Into a New Career – With a Bonus!  Are you ready to start a rewarding career with great pay, full benefits, and a path to advancement? ART Transit / RATP Dev USA is hiring CDL and non-CDL drivers to join our professional team!

• Already have your CDL? Come drive with us and earn a sign-on bonus!
• No CDL? No problem! We’ll pay for your CDL training and support you every step of the way – at no cost to you!

You’ll be operating fixed routes, which means driving along scheduled, consistent routes in the Asheville area
Join a company that values your growth, offers job security, and rewards your commitment. Whether you're looking to build a career or take the next step, this is your chance to drive your future forward.

Come join our team where you are part of a community, not just an employee!

Requirements and Responsibility of the Bus Driver 

• Competitive Pay: Start earning $25.00 per hour right away.
• Generous Sign-On Bonus: Get a up to 7500.00 sign-on bonus to celebrate your new journey.
• CDL with Passenger endorsement : $2,250
• Free CDL Training: We invest in your future by paying for your CDL training.
• Career Advancement: Grow with us and explore opportunities for promotion.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy health, dental, vision, and retirement plans.

Your Role:

• Safely operate transit vehicles on designated routes.
• Deliver exceptional customer service to passengers.
• Follow all traffic laws and company policies.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.

What You Need:

• Valid driver's license.
• Clean driving record.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Eagerness to obtain a CDL (training provided).

Employee Testimonial: "Joining ART Transit was one of the best decisions I've ever made. The company paid for my CDL training, and the sign-on bonus was a great start. The team is supportive, and the benefits are fantastic. I feel valued and appreciated every day." - John D., ART Transit Driver

Responsibilities:

• Act as the front-line point of contact to ensure delivery of quality customer service.
• Safely operate several types of buses through light to heavy city and freeway traffic.
• Transport passengers safely and courteously according to specified routes.
• Comply with all federal, state, and local laws regarding the operation of buses, traffic, and safety.
• Ensure the highest quality of bus service is delivered to our customers.
• Assist customers in a safe, friendly, courteous, and helpful manner, including helping customers with disabilities on and off the wheelchair lift.
• Promote safety awareness and follow safety procedures to reduce or eliminate accidents.
• Operate all equipment safely, efficiently, and adequately, including farebox, lift, radio, emergency equipment, hatches, and rear engine compartment door.
• Perform pre-trip inspection and complete DVIR in accordance with FMCSR to ensure bus and equipment are in safe, proper working condition.
• Coordinate detour, accident, and incident information to radio dispatch, and respond to instructions given.
• Make effective independent decisions and manage conflicts based on safety, experience, training, and policies.
• Follow procedures for the collection, processing, and documentation of fares and counting passengers as required.
• Report and properly follow up on all accidents or unusual incidents in, on, or near RATP Dev vehicles.
• Other duties as required.

Requirements:

• Must be at least 21 years of age or older.
• Pass a DOT Physical exam.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license.
• Clean driving record.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Eagerness to obtain a CDL (training provided).

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!