PT Franklin County Bus Driver - No CDL Required

Rural Community Transportation•Saint Albans City, VT

171d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Rural Community Transportation (RCT), we do more than provide rides—we connect people to essential services, independence, and opportunity. Our staff culture is built on trust, teamwork, and a deep sense of purpose. As a member of our team, you'll be part of a supportive, fast-paced environment where every call to a client, provider, or driver is an opportunity to make a real difference in someone’s life. We value compassion, resourcefulness, and commitment to equity in rural communities. RCT is a place where team members can grow—professionally and personally—with opportunities to build new skills and advance within a mission-driven organization. If you're detail-oriented, solutions-driven, and ready to be part of a team that genuinely cares, we encourage you to apply. The Van/Bus Driver is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of RCT vehicles and for providing reliable, high-quality transportation customer service to RCT passengers.

Requirements

Valid Driver's License
Must be able to secure a DOT medical card (paid for by RCT)
Ability to drive safely in all weather conditions and for extended periods of time.
Ability to perform basic vehicle cleaning and maintenance.
Ability to continuously learn, follow, and implement rules, regulations, and procedures.
Good interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to maintain a calm and courteous manner in all situations.
Commitment to maintaining passenger/client confidentiality.
Demonstrated ability to consistently provide excellent customer service.
Ability to work collaboratively and as a member of a team.
Ability to exercise sound judgment and decision-making, and appropriately respond to stressful and/or unexpected situations.
Technical capacity to communicate, document, and report information, utilizing information and communications technology as required.
Must be free of the influence of medication or other substances that could significantly decrease alertness or impair reaction time at all times while performing, ready to perform, or immediately available to perform safety-sensitive functions.
Must meet FTA requirements pertaining to substance use and related testing for covered employees performing safety-sensitive functions.
Must meet all background check requirements as mandated by funding source(s) and Agency policies.
Must comply with safety procedures and protocols, employ industry best practices for driving, and obey traffic laws at all times.
Constantly required to see, speak, and hear to safely operate a vehicle and effectively communicate with passengers.
Visual acuity to read text in various formats and from varying distances (such as written instructions and road signs).
Frequent, repetitive use of hands, wrists, arms, shoulders, and back, as well as legs and feet.
Extended periods of sitting.
Intermittent periods of moderate physical exertion, including bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Constantly required to safely operate vans, buses, and cars, according to industry best practices for driving.
Ability to distinguish vehicle noises and to communicate with Operations management and/or maintenance vendors regarding unusual or atypical vehicle sounds.
Regularly required to work outside of regular business hours, including early morning, evening, and weekend hours.
Occasionally required to operate a computer, keyboard, mouse, and other devices.
Occasional participation in training sessions, presentations, and meetings.

Nice To Haves

High School completion or equivalent
Commercial driving experience (minimum 2 years’ driving experience required)

Responsibilities

Provide safe, efficient, on-schedule transportation for passengers in Agency vehicles.
Provide courteous, respectful customer service to passengers at all times.
Maintain passenger/client confidentiality at all times.
Provide assistance to passengers as trained and according to procedure in boarding and exiting vehicles, using the wheelchair lift, as necessary.
Conduct pre- and post-trip inspections of vehicles; wash, maintain, refuel, and secure Agency vehicles as required to ensure vehicles are clean, safe, and ready for use at all times.
Promptly report mechanical failures, safety concerns, and maintenance issues to the Operations Manager or other designated staff.
Learn, follow, and implement safety and industry-related rules, regulations, and procedures as required.
Be aware of and follow all traffic laws and industry driving best practices.
Respond to emergencies, accidents, and other incidents according to established policies and protocols.
Complete all pre- and post-trip inspection reports, transportation manifests, daily mileage logs, and other paperwork and reports as required or requested.
Maintain a professional appearance at all times while working, with good personal hygiene and grooming.
Complete all trainings as required and/or requested by management.
Perform other duties as required to meet department and agency needs.