Signing Bonus - See Below:
People across the country are still looking for jobs right now, and I-Ride, the public transportation services of the Isabella County Transportation Commission, in Mt. Pleasant has plenty available.
I-Ride needs to hire bus drivers, both full and part-time. You may apply online at www.ictcbus.com or call 989.773.2913 and an application can be mailed to you.
Potential employees do not need prior experience. I-Ride is offering paid training and a signing bonus of up to $2000. Recruitment bonuses up to $2000 through december of 2021.
Starting wages have been increased to $16.50/per hr.
If making a difference in your community is what you’re looking for, please apply!
Drivers are responsible for transporting passengers in a safe, efficient and courteous manner. They must complete all necessary paperwork, recordkeeping and reports as required by the position for the ICTC.
Essential Functions:
- Inspection of the vehicle prior to each
- Picking up and delivering passengers to the appropriate
- Collect correct fares and sell/record pass sales.
- Ability to assist passengers that are elderly and/or disabled on and off the vehicle which may include using the hydraulic lift or ramp.
- Responsible for keeping the vehicle properly and comfortably lighted, heated and ventilated.
- Responsible for inspecting the passenger compartment for passenger items and turn in to the lost and found at the end of the
- Report all necessary vehicle servicing needed through the dispatcher and update daily vehicle checkout form.
- Complete necessary paperwork accurately, legibly and in full.
- Responsible for proper securement of wheelchairs, mobility devices, walking aide, bikes or strollers used by ICTC
- Responsible for the safety of passengers while being transported.
- Report all incidents and accidents immediately and accurately complete necessary
- Responsible for the cleanliness of the ICTC bus that they are
- Responsible for emptying driver fare box into deposit bags and placing in the designated location.
Education and Experience
Must have graduated from an accredited high school or equivalent, successfully completed a driving record check through the Department of State Bureau of Driver & Vehicle Record Lookup.
Must have good driving record with no more than one(1) moving violation currently on record, nor any convictions for impaired driving, operating under the influence, reckless driving, or reckless endangerment five (5) years or less prior to application.
The successful candidate will need to pass a pre-employment drug screen and physical by an approved medical facility. Must possess a Commercial Driver's License with the approved endorsements to legally operate all ICTC vehicles.
The successful candidate will be required to complete the written and driving tests to receive the permanent Commercial Driver's License and complete the established training program with the approved ICTC certified trainer.
The successful applicant will be able to show a satisfactory attendance record as well as a willingness to adapt to change in the working environment and work toward greater efficiency in ICTC operations.
Knowledge and Skill Requirements
- Knowledge of major and local city streets and roads in Isabella County.
- Knowledge of regulation governing the ability to use the two-way radio
- Knowledge of traffic laws and regulations.
- Ability to follow both verbal and written
- Ability to quickly and accurately make operating decisions.
- Ability to deal effectively and pleasantly with the
- Ability to perform inspection of the vehicle prior to each
- Ability to perform general servicing such as fuel and window
- Ability to remove slush, snow or ice from the steps or
- Physically and mentally capable of performing the job
- Responsible for wearing clean dress code clothing and be well groomed at all
- Any other activities as required by supervisory
- Assist dispatcher when when required.
- Must be able to stand and/or sit continuously to perform job functions.
- Must be able to physically stand, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, twist, lift, push, pull, climb steps, crouch, handle or move
- Must be able to lift 50
- Visual acuity corrected to perform job functions.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Commercial Driver's License with a P
- Subject to random drug testing per ICTC's Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy and Over-the-Counter and Prescription Drug
- Subject to periodic driving record check through the Department of State Bureau of Driver & Vehicle Record Lookup.
- Attend seminars, training and meetings as instructed by the (Deputy) Executive Director.
- Attend all employee meetings.
