Customer Service Bus Driver

Job description

30-Apr-2026 to 30-May-2026 (PST)

Transportation - Bus Drivers

Grand Rapids, MI, USA

24.51 per hour 1st year bus drivers earn $50,980 - $57,173 annually

Hourly

Full Time

Benefits start 1st of the month after date of hire!

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Drive Your Future Forward

Now Hiring Bus Operators for June 2026 Bus Operator Training Academy - where we will teach you all there is to know!

Looking for a career that matters? Want steady pay, great Union negotiated benefits, and the chance to serve your community every day? The Rapid is hiring customer service focused individuals who are passionate about safety, service, and reliability.

What You'll Do:

Safely operate a transit bus on assigned routes

Deliver professional, respectful service to customers

Help connect people to jobs, school, healthcare, and daily life

Represent both The Rapid and your Union with Pride!

Why Choose a Career as a Bus Operator?

Paid Training = No CDL Experience Needed

Competitive pay you can count on - 1st year operators earn $50,980 - $57,173 annualized!

Great benefits, including: health, dental, life insurance, and employer funded retirement.

Paid vacation, personal time, and holidays.

Variety of work schedules available. Shift premium pay available for night and weekend shifts!

Who Thrives in This Role?

You might be a great fit if you:

Enjoy helping people and delivering great customer service.

Take pride in being safety-focused and dependable.

Communicate clearly and professionally with diverse riders.

Are flexible and open to working varied schedules, including, weekends, mornings, evenings, and afternoons.

Want a long-term career, not just a job.

What you will need:

Ability to obtain a Class B CDL with Passenger and Airbrake Endorsements.

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

Ability to pass and maintain a DOT physical.

Be drug free.

Maintain an excellent driving record.

Able to interpret and follow run guidelines for assigned routes.

High school diploma or 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're hiring full-time Bus Operators who want a stable career, excellent benefits, and the chance to make a difference every day.

Apply now and join our June 2026 Transit Training Academy - your future starts here.

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.