Tour Bus Driver Big Bus Tours Los Angeles
5 San Fernando, CA Job Details Full-time | Contract From $23 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Referral program Qualifications CDL B Route driving Passenger Endorsement English High school diploma or GED DOT Physical Certification Air Brake Endorsement Full Job Description We're Big Bus Tours, the world's largest operator of open-top sightseeing tours. We inspire the spirit of adventure across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific with a vision to be the number one thing to do in every world-famous city. Our hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tours offer a flexible way to city discovery with a first-class customer experience. A Big Bus Tour turns tourists into explorers and leaves every passenger with a story to tell. Having started our journey in 1991 with only three buses, today we have a global fleet of over 400, carrying more than 5 million passengers every year. And we're not slowing down, we continue to grow within our existing cities and through expansion into new locations across the world. Big Bus Los Angeles showcases the best of the City of Angels, from the must-see sights of Hollywood to the laidback beaches of Santa Monica. When you join our team, each day brings new adventures and unique experiences. If you want to come onboard, explore the exciting vacancy listed below and submit your application today. We are looking for a Commercial Driver to join our enthusiastic operations team based in Los Angeles, California. This position plays a major role in our company as our drivers are what runs our business. For the full details of the responsibilities of this role please see the attached Job Description. What We're Looking For At Big Bus Tours, how we do things is as important as what we do, that's why our ideal candidate will be passionate about providing outstanding customer service while operating a commercial vehicle safely. Character may be important to us but there are a couple of minimum requirements for this role, these are: Experience Minimum of 2 years driving a commercial vehicle (must have your CDL for a minimum of 2 years) Qualification/License Valid California Commercial Driver's License either Class A or B Passenger & Air Brake Endorsements Valid/Updated DOT Medical Certificate If offered employment, must be willing to join the union (TWP 100) Flexible Availability Language Must be able to read, write, and speak in English What We Offer We are proud to offer all our colleagues a competitive benefits package, which includes: PTO (usable after 120 days) Sick Time (usable after 90 days) Holiday Pay (after probationary period) 401K after 1 year of service Company matching 401K Full Time Guaranteed Hours (after probationary period) Employee Assistance Program Complimentary Big Bus Tickets Annual Raises Next Steps To apply for this role please click 'Apply', there is no lengthy application form and cover letters are optional. Once submitted, your application will be reviewed by the hiring manager(s). Due to the volume of applicants our vacancies regularly receive, please allow 2 weeks from the closing date to hear back regarding your application although our team will endeavor to contact every applicant as soon as practicable.
Responsibilities:
- Safely operate a bus or van to transport passengers to and from designated locations
- Follow a predetermined route and schedule to ensure timely arrivals and departures
- Assist passengers with boarding and exiting the vehicle, ensuring their safety and comfort
- Provide excellent customer service by addressing passenger inquiries and concerns
- Maintain a clean and organized vehicle, conducting routine inspections and reporting any maintenance issues
- Ensure the safety of passengers by adhering to traffic laws and company policies
- Manage passenger behavior and enforce rules to maintain a safe and respectful environment
- Communicate effectively with dispatchers, supervisors, and other team members
Job Types:
Full-time, Contract Pay:
From $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance Application Question(s): If offered a position are you willing to join the union TWU 100?
Education:
High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
CDL driving: 2 years (Required)
Language:
English (Required)
License/Certification:
CALIFORNIA CDL
A or B (Required) Passenger Endorsement (Required) Air Brake Endorsement (Required) Ability to
Commute:
San Fernando, CA 91340 (Required)
Work Location:
In person
