Motor Coach Driver – Dearborn Heights, MI

Thrive in your career while traveling the country! As a motor coach driver at Trinity Transportation, you’ll have an exciting career in a productive, supportive environment and be provided with endless opportunities to travel.

**SIGN-ON BONUS**

• $2000 – Fully credentialed motor coach driver applicants
• $1000 – Motor coach driver applicants with CDL and some or no endorsements

(Valid until April 30th, 2022. Conditions apply.)

We are currently offering:

• Up to $25/hour
• Full- and part-time positions
• Paid training
• Paid holidays (full-time only)
  
• $35 per diem
• Gratuities
• Sick time (full-time only)
• Newer model MCIs J4500
• Company-matching 401k
• Medical, dental, vision
  
• Company-provided (free to you!) life insurance
• And more

If you share our dedication to the customer experience and safety, and have a love for driving, apply today to be a part of #TeamTrinity! We are an MVAA certified veteran-friendly employer and an equal opportunity employer.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct pre-trip and post trip inspections of your assigned vehicle as required.
• Use established routes and designated stops.
• Conduct emergency evacuation drills as required.
• Instruct passenger riders regarding safety.
• Drive defensively under varying traffic conditions and inclement weather.
• Drive with safety of passengers as first priority.
• Establish favorable working relationships with other drivers, maintenance personnel, passengers, clients, and other involved persons.
• Drivers shall achieve self-improvement by attending training sessions, annual in-service and workshops conducted by Trinity Transportation and/or other approved agencies.

Specific Abilities:

• Operate all vehicle types in transporting passengers used by Trinity Transportation.
• Identify with geographic service area and routes you travel.
• Demonstrate knowledge of rules and regulations promulgated by local, state, and federal agencies.
• Demonstrate knowledge of state laws and local ordinances.
• Effectively deal with exuberant behavior characteristics of riders.
• Administer disciplinary procedures in keeping with company policies.
• Be alert and exercise good judgment concerning emergencies and day-to-day operations.
• Shall be able to conduct an evacuation drill as required by transportation management.
• Keep accurate records and reports as required, submit in a legible condition, and turn in at the specified time.
• Conduct yourself as a professional Trinity Transportation staff member at all times.
• Operate all vehicle lifts as prescribed in company policy.
• Secure all equipment that is required for each passenger as prescribed in company policy.
• Be able to lift, store, and disassemble/assemble wheelchairs of a maximum weight of 40 pounds.
• Be able to lift and store luggage and devices required by passengers (up to a maximum of 70 pounds).

Qualifications Requirements Include:

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must possess, or be able to obtain, all valid applicable state license and other required certifications to operate company vehicles.
• Must meet physical and medical requirements and pass substance abuse screening; as a safety-sensitive employee, will be subject to random substance abuse screening under company policy.
• Must satisfactorily complete and pass all training.
• Must practice defensive driving at all times and avoid vehicular and industrial accidents by practicing safe driving and work habits.
• Compliance with all applicable federal, state, county, district, and contract-specific driver requirements.

Body Mechanics of Motor Coach Driver:

We follow all recommended Covid-19 safety measures as recommended by the CDC to keep our employees safe. Drivers are required through their employment to perform various tasks. These physical tasks require varying degrees of lifting, pulling, and bending, and carrying of heavy objects.

Some examples of these are:

• Opening and closing a large vehicle hood and lifting the hood up to perform pre-trip requirements of the engine.
• Opening and closing of vehicle entrance and emergency doors.
• Bending, pushing, and pulling to load and unload a wheelchair (with or without a passenger) onto a lift platform by exerting a maximum of 40 lb. of push/pull pressure.
• Bending, supporting, and otherwise physically helping passengers into and out of a motor coach or other company vehicle.
• Carrying and lifting into and from the vehicle personal articles and luggage of various weights and sizes.
• Bending and stretching for the cleaning and securement of equipment in the interior of the vehicle.
• Bend, stretch, pull, and drag all persons, equipment, luggage, or other types of articles that would be of varying sizes and weight out of emergency exits on demand.

Primary Location: 26500 Van Born Road, Dearborn Heights, MI 48125

Schedule: Full-Time / Part-time

Employee Status: Regular

Job Shift: On Call

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time