Bus Driver - Paid Training

Where public transportation goes, community grows.

If you are ready for a career where every day you are making a positive impact on our community, then it is time you explored The Rapid! The Rapid is an award-winning transportation organization headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI. We serve the following communities: Grand Rapids, East Grand Rapids, Grandville, Kentwood, Walker, and Wyoming.

Here's what you can look forward to as a valued member of our team:

Comprehensive Training - We offer paid CDL training during work hours to ensure your success from day one!

Competitive Pay Rate: Starting rate is $20.57 and increases to $21.48 after just six months!

Health Insurance - We offer three medical plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield Michigan (BCBSM) and Blue Care Network for you, your spouse, and/or children. A Health Savings Account with an employer contribution and match is available with our High Deductible Health Plan!

Dental Insurance - The Rapid offers two dental options through BCBSM, the high plan includes orthodontic coverage.

Vision Insurance - Is offered through BCBSM, utilizing the VSP network.

Retirement Contribution - We understand the importance of secure financial planning. You are eligible to participate in a 457 Retirement Saving plan on your first day. We offer an employer matching program!

Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability -Benefit from basic life and AD&D Insurance and short-term disability provided by The Rapid.

Wellbeing and Fitness - We care about your overall wellbeing. We provide an employee assistance program. You can enjoy our onsite fitness center and gym membership reimbursement.

Explore your community - Your employee badge is your ticket (and your eligible dependents) to riding The Rapid for FREE!

To be successful in this role you will need:

To show a strong ability to provide great customer service. Our community is our customer, and we serve them every day!

Communicate clearly with customers and manage fare box transactions.

You must be open to a work schedule that supports our customers. For example, you may be assigned to supporting the movement of our community Thursday to Monday 2:00 PM - 10:30PM and later choose a roster that is Wednesday to Sunday 5:30 AM - 2:00 PM. Roster picks are chosen three times a year based on seniority.

You must be able to obtain a Class B CDL with Passenger and Airbrake Endorsement.

Possess a valid Michigan Driver's license with less than 4 points. Points greater than 4 will automatically disqualify the applicant from consideration.

Able to obtain the proper Commercial Driver's License (CDL) license, will train to achieve endorsements during our training program for new drivers.

Meet and maintain all Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination requirements including drug and alcohol screening.

Maintain an excellent driving record.

Able to interpret and follow run guidelines for assigned routes.

High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED)

The ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee and customer safety.

Able to safely secure mobility devices in accordance with FTA rules for ADA passengers.

We saved the best seat on the bus for you! We are looking for full-time and part-time bus drivers! Learn more here: Why we work at The Rapid

The Rapid is an EEO Employer. Minorities, veterans, and women are encouraged to apply.

The Rapid is committed to employing people with disabilities and making reasonable accommodations for them. Let our recruiter know if you need an adjustment at any point during the application/interview process.