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Windstar Lines, Inc.
Travel Motor Coach Bus Driver
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What they do
A Bus Driver drives buses and transport passengers along a designated route. Works for a city public transit system, regional bus company, or school district.
$45,447 / year median in Illinois
+3% projected growth
Job Description
Driving Position with
Windstar:
where Fun, Family, & Flexibility Live. Interested in a driving career? The Travel Motor Coach Driver is responsible for safely and professionally transporting passengers on charter trips, tours, group travel, shuttle service, and multi-day or multi-week travel assignments. This role requires excellent driving judgment, strong customer service, attention to safety, and the ability to represent Windstar Lines in a friendly, dependable, and professional manner. The Travel Motor Coach Driver position will include extensive travel up to a couple of weeks away at a time.Company Overview:
Windstar Lines is one of the largest and most capable motorcoach companies in the area. Our family owned and operated business is based in Carroll, IA, a small town of 10,000 based in Western Iowa. From this small town, Windstar has grown and opened locations in 17 other cities across the country. The owners are hands-on in day-to-day operations, and even drive during peak times of the year. Ownership and management have a deep appreciation for what our professional motorcoach operators do every day, and that appreciation shows in the family culture and fun working environment. Our mission is to lead the way, by providing unrivaled safety and service, while maintaining operational simplicity. We use Core Values ofD.R.I.V.E.
updated this year to help continue to build our business in the future. D- Dedication
- Committing to exceed our customer's expectations R
- Reliability
- Striving to be on time, every time, and deliver worry-free service I
- Integrity
- Doing the right thing, whether anyone is watching or not V
- Versatility
- Recognizing that change is normal and having the flexibility and desire to adapt. E
- Excellence
- Aspiring to provide exceptional serve by being an innovative, industry-leading organization.
Requirements & Qualifications:
1. A Class B or A CDL with an air brake and passenger endorsement (CDL assistance available in some instances). Required to obtain a C endorsement on your license for an Illinois specific criminal background check and fingerprinting requirements. 2. Individuals must be at least 22 years old 3. A professional and neat appearance 4. Individuals must be able to lift 75 lbs. from time to time 5. Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, background check, and reference checks. Must be willing to participate in our random drug and alcohol testing program 6. High moral character, and a flexible attitude 7. Willingness to travel and be gone overnight for up to 2+ weeks 8. Good driving recordPosition Summary:
What is a day-in-the-life like? Motorcoach drivers arrive at the shop and perform DOT required pre-trip inspection, travel in the motorcoach to pick up your group, and then the adventure begins! Trips can be as short as a two-hour airport transfer, to a day trip across town or across the state, or even an overnight or multi-day trip where you truly get to know your group. Give us a call and let us tell you more about what driving a luxury motorcoach is like. We have unique opportunities at each of our 12 locations across the United States with something for everyone- including you!
Pay:
Up to $85,000.00 per yearBenefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insuranceWork Location:
In personBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Other Retirement and Savings
- Health Insurance