Hawaii - CDL Driver

Human Resources – JTB Americas Group of Companies (JTB Americas, JTB Hawaii, JTB Hawaii Travel, JTB USA, MC&A, Tachibana Enterprises, Travel Plaza Transportation) • Honolulu, HI

104d • $25 - $33

About The Position

Travel Plaza Transportation, LLC (TPT) has evolved into one of Hawaii's largest bus operators, with an extensive fleet of commercial vehicles, and a broad suite of transportation service offerings on Oahu. In 2019, we introduced a new fleet of vehicles, including electric buses. TPT is the first private transportation company to acquire electric buses in support of our island community and the rest of the global community to achieve environmental sustainability. The position is for full-time CDL B Drivers with Passenger endorsement and Air Brakes, offering a pay range of $25.00 - $33.00 per hour, along with a sign-on bonus of $1,500.00 for eligible new employees.

Requirements

• High school graduate, and required to be at least 21 years of age.
• Required to possess a valid Hawaii driver’s license with a totally clean driver abstract.
• Required to possess a commercial driver’s license (CDL), B or C, with air brake and passenger endorsements.
• Must be able to drive any type of commercial vehicle requiring a CDL 'B' and/or 'C'.
• Possess at least one (1) year experience in customer service or hospitality-related experience, preferred.
• Able to frequently communicate with customers over a 2-way radio, cell phone, public address (PA) system and microphone in English and/or Japanese.
• Able to work independently and work cooperatively with others.
• Able to multi-task when vehicle in motion, while communicating with Dispatch over two-way radio.

Responsibilities

• Drive commercial vehicles, according to Federal Department of Transportation regulations, transporting JTB Hawaii guests and customers on specific routes throughout the Island of Oahu, in a professional and friendly manner.
• Provide safe transportation for airport transfers, charter excursions, tours.
• Provide customer service, assist in loading and unloading passengers from vehicles.
• Drive vehicle in accordance with State, Federal, and traffic regulations.
• Observe all traffic signals, signs, other vehicles, and pedestrians on the streets, freeways, and highways, avoiding accidents.
• Conduct Pre/Post-Trip inspections in accordance with Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) and Travel Plaza Transportation regulations and policies.
• Record readings and information as required by procedures.
• Complete Accident Reports and check-in/out with Dispatch.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus of $1,500.00 for eligible new employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED