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.
- Comprehensive Training - We offer paid CDL training during work hours to ensure your success from day one!
- Competitive Pay Rate: Starting rate is up to $23.57 and up to $24.48 after six months.
To be successful in this role:
- 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.
For a full job description: ridetherapid.org/jobs
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.
