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RCT Stowe Seasonal CDL Bus Driver
Location: Stowe, VT (November – April)
Department: Seasonal Drivers
Employment Type: Seasonal (Full Time During the Season)
Minimum Experience: CDL with Passenger Endorsement
Compensation: $33.00 per hour
At Rural Community Transportation (RCT), we do more than provide rides—we connect people to essential services, independence, and opportunity. Our staff culture is built on trust, teamwork, and a deep sense of purpose. As a member of our team, you'll be part of a supportive, fast-paced environment where every call to a client, provider, or driver is an opportunity to make a real difference in someone’s life.
We value compassion, resourcefulness, and commitment to equity in rural communities. RCT is a place where team members can grow—professionally and personally—with opportunities to build new skills and advance within a mission-driven organization. If you're detail-oriented, solutions-driven, and ready to be part of a team that genuinely cares, we encourage you to apply.
The Seasonal CDL Bus Driver is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of RCT vehicles and for providing reliable, high-quality customer service to RCT passengers for the Winter Season in Stowe, VT.
Duties and Responsibilities
The following duties and responsibilities reflect the essential functions of the position, but do not restrict the assignment of additional or different tasks; changes to the duties and responsibilities may be made at management’s discretion. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Provide safe, efficient, on-schedule transportation for passengers in RCT vehicles.
Provide courteous, respectful customer service to passengers always.
Always maintain passenger/client confidentiality.
Provide assistance to passengers as trained and according to procedure in boarding and exiting vehicles, using the wheelchair lift, as necessary.
Conduct pre- and post-trip inspections of vehicles; wash, maintain, refuel, and secure Agency vehicles as required to ensure vehicles are clean, safe, and ready for use at all times.
Promptly report mechanical failures, safety concerns, and maintenance issues to the supervisor or other designated staff.
Learn, follow, and implement safety and industry-related rules, regulations, and procedures as required.
Be aware of and follow all traffic laws and industry driving best practices.
Respond to emergencies, accidents, and other incidents according to established policies and protocols.
Complete all pre- and post-trip inspection reports, transportation manifests, daily mileage logs, and other paperwork and reports as required or requested.
Always maintain a professional appearance while working, with good personal hygiene and grooming.
Complete all training as required and/or requested by management.
Comply with route schedules, notifying the designated company contacts when traffic/weather conditions hinder schedule adherence.
Perform other duties as required to meet department and agency needs.
Benefits
Wage: Starting hourly rate is $31.00 per hour.
Bonus: End-of-season bonus paid out based on the number of hours worked during the ski season to the end
Training: Free CDL License Training for a candidate with their CDL permit that includes a passenger endorsement (approximately $4,000 savings).
Education and Experience
Required: Any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the job.
Preferred: High School completion or equivalent and commercial driving experience (minimum 2 years’ driving experience required).
Certifications and Licenses
Required:
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Class B with passenger endorsement
Required Knowledge and Competencies
Ability to drive safely in all weather conditions and for extended periods of time.
Ability to perform basic vehicle cleaning and maintenance.
Ability to continuously learn, follow, and implement rules, regulations, and procedures.
Good interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to maintain a calm and courteous manner in all situations.
Commitment to maintaining passenger/client confidentiality.
Demonstrated ability to consistently provide excellent customer service.
Ability to work collaboratively and as a member of a team.
Ability to exercise sound judgment and decision-making and appropriately respond to stressful and/or unexpected situations.
Technical capacity to communicate, document, and report information, utilizing information and communications technology as required.
Working Conditions and Schedule
This position requires both active and sedentary work in a variety of environments, including vehicles and a professional office, and exposure to all types of weather, including inclement conditions. Driving in inclement weather and occasional outdoor work in inclement weather will be required.
This position may require working in potentially stressful situations and with passengers who exhibit challenging behaviors. Medical and other emergencies involving passengers or employees may occur during working hours; employees must contact emergency services for assistance as necessary and alert their supervisor as soon as possible.
Exposure to blood and/or body fluids may occur; in case of exp

Employment type
Seasonal

Work arrangement
No