Transit Driver/Operator

Transit Driver (Memphis, TN)

RMS provides transit services to communities across the Southeast. Were growing in Memphis and looking for dependable, safety-minded people to join our team. We offer steady work, a monthly safety incentive program, and a benefits package that starts early.

Job Title: Transit Driver (Memphis, TN)

Location: Memphis, TN Status: Full-time (30+ hours/week) or part-time (20 hours/week), non-exempt (hourly) Pay: $19.00/hour, paid bi-weekly. Overtime is $28.50/hour after 40 hours in a workweek.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate company vehicles for passenger transport
• Transport clients to and from scheduled appointments
• Assist passengers with boarding and exiting vehicles (if applicable)
• Operate wheelchair lifts and ensure passenger safety
• Conduct vehicle inspections as outlined in company policy
• Maintain accurate trip and mileage records
• Communicate with dispatch and management as needed
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and professionalism

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age (to comply with insurance requirements)
• Valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with Passenger (P) Endorsement
• Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen (DOT)
• Ability to pass a criminal background check
• Ability to pass a pre-employment physical (DOT)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in transportation, delivery, or customer service (preferred but not required)
• Experience assisting passengers with mobility needs
• CPR/First Aid certification

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods
• Ability to assist passengers and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Frequent entering and exiting of vehicles
• Exposure to outdoor conditions

Additional Requirements

• Completion of onboarding and training requirements prior to assignment
• Compliance with RMS policies and uniform standards
• Full-time is 30 hours or more per week
• Part-time is 20 hours per week

Hours of Operation and Routes

• Vehicle: 24-passenger van
• Route: Front Street (between Adams and Jefferson) > Monroe Street
• Shifts currently offered:
  1. 5:45 AM 9:15/9:30 AM and 2:45 PM 6:00 PM
  2. 5:45 AM 6:00 PM with a one-hour break or lunch

Compensation & Benefits

• Benefits
  • Medical, dental, and vision (VSP) coverage. Choose from several medical plan options, including a $0 employee-only option.
  • Coverage begins the 1st of the month after 60 days of full-time status.
  • Employer-paid $30,000 life insurance with AD&D.
  • Employer-paid short-term disability, at 50% of weekly pay, up to $1,000/week, for up to 12 weeks.
  • Employee Assistance Program (counseling, legal, and financial support).
  • TextCare 24/7 telehealth at no cost to medical plan participants and their households.
  • Paid sick leave: earn 1.5 hours per 40 hours worked, up to 40 hours per year.
  • Daily Time Off: earned per hour worked, up to 40 hours per year.
  • Optional voluntary term life, critical illness, cancer, and hospital indemnity coverage.

• Compensation

  • Hourly rate: $19.00
  • Overtime: $28.50/hour after 40 hours in a workweek
  • Pay frequency: Bi-weekly
  • Full-time: 40 hours/week (about $1,520 bi-weekly or $39,520 annually)

RMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.