Shuttle Bus Driver - Part-time

Republic Airways is recruiting Shuttle Bus Drivers who are positive, dependable, and focused on maintaining the safety of our guests and associates as they hold the responsibility of fulfilling all campus transportation needs, including the 105,000 square foot trainer center, corporate headquarters, adjacent hotels, and new parking garage at our Corporate Headquarters in Carmel, Indiana. The Shuttle Bus Driver duties include picking up new hires from the airport, driving employees back and forth to the training center and other destinations, and providing transportation between campus and off campus sites.

Shuttle bus schedules vary, and we are hiring for part-time, full-time, and on demand positions.

A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with at least three years of CDL driving experience is required to be considered for this role.

Pay for this position is $25 per hour with a full benefits package.

Responsibilities

At Republic Airways, you will be responsible for operating our Shuttle Buses on campus, providing transportation to and from off-site parking and between campus and off campus sites. This included and is not limited to:

• Drives shuttle bus ensuring the proper use of safety practices and procedures.
• Follows schedule for assigned routes ensuring timely service.
• Drive a passenger van/shuttle and any other company passenger vehicles safely, efficiently, and courteously on all public highways and private property as directed, through all kinds of weather conditions.
• Treat all passengers, company personnel, and other individuals associated with assigned work in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner.
• Assist in loading and unloading passengers and have the ability to load and unload baggage by hand with a weight of up to 75lbs.
• Greeting all Team Members with appropriate greeting (“Good Morning”, “Good Afternoon, “Good Evening”).
• Screen passengers discreetly for special accommodations and provides appropriate information and or assistance.
• Cleans bus and bus stops, inspects bus for service issues, monitors stops and bus equipment throughout the day and reports any issues to the appropriate contact daily.
• Maintains accurate passenger counts as needed.
• Complete all required paperwork in a timely and neat manner.
• Perform daily Pre-Trip and Post-Trip inspection to ensure vehicle compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Establishes and maintains clear communications with other bus operators and management team to ensure a consistent, superior level of customer service.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• At a minimum, qualified Candidates must have at least 5 years of current valid licensed operating experience which must be continuous and last three years must have been in the United States. If license was held in Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, or any US Territory, a valid US Driver’s License from the continental United States including Hawaii and Alaska must be currently held for 1 year.
• Commercial Driver’s License (Indiana), Class A or B with a Passenger and Air Brake endorsement and three (3) years of driving experience is required.
• Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Must be at least 21 years of age due to licensed driving requirements
• Ability to communicate both verbal and written information to guests and Dispatch Operators
• Proven record of following state and federal motor vehicle regulations
• Must meet Department of Transportation Physical Standards and Regulations
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision, report to work regularly and on-time, and be self-motivated.
• Must possess valid DOT medical card.

Certifications

• Will be required to undergo Department of Transportation (DOT) physical and random drug testing

Preferred Experience

• 2 years’ experience driving passengers

Why Work Here

• Travel Privileges across three major airlines- American Airlines, Delta and United
• The most competitive benefit package across the industry- including medical, vision, dental, life, long-term and short-term disability, and AD&D
• Immediate 401K Vesting & Company Match at 3%
• Ample professional development opportunities and career growth opportunities that can help land a job with our mainline partners

Who We Are

Founded in 1974 and based in Indianapolis, Indiana, Republic Airways is one of the largest regional airlines in the U.S. Republic operates a nearly 1,000 daily flights to 100 cities in 40 U.S. states, Canada, the Caribbean and Central America under our major airline partner brands of American Eagle, Delta Connection and United Express. We are more than a premier airline. We are family. Each of our 6,000+ professionals — whether they work at our corporate headquarters, on the ground at one of our 11 bases or in the air with our passengers — are responsible for our Company’s success.

We work to encourage, support and invest in our Associates both professionally and personally. We live and breathe our Vision, Mission, Culture Statement and Guiding Principles — those words are put into action each and every day at Republic.