Regional Driver (Class A or B License Required)

Position: Regional Driver

Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt

Pay range: $28.27 - $29.00 per hour

Location: In-Office (San Leandro, CA)

Reports to: Operations Manager

Who We Are:

RydeTrans was founded in 1979 and incorporated in 1996 to provide safe and high-quality transportation to people in the East Bay. We serve a diverse group of institutional customers such as public transit agencies, governmental entities, school districts, health care providers, and social service agencies, as well as private customers. We provide a wide array of transportation products, including paratransit, fixed route, shuttle, charter services, and ADA eligibility assessments.

RydeTrans specializes in transporting people who depend on safe, comfortable, and reliable transportation to essential services like school, rehabilitation training, medical appointments, and work.

About this Role:

As a Regional Driver, you will play a vital role in ensuring service continuity for our San Leandro and Berkeley divisions. This position is designed for transportation professionals who value flexibility and operational excellence. You will be assigned routes as needed, assist with high-priority assignments, and handle long-distance trips—such as same-day travel between San Francisco and Los Angeles.

This is not a fixed-schedule role. It requires exceptional adaptability, strong communication skills, and a commitment to safety and reliability. You will operate multiple vehicle types, respond to changing assignments, and deliver professional, courteous service to every passenger. If you are looking for a dynamic position where your expertise makes a measurable impact, we invite you to join our team.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely and professionally operate multiple types of company vehicles across various contracted service areas, adapting to changing operational needs, including same-day schedule or route adjustments.
• Provide local and long-distance transportation services, including extended intercity trips (e.g., San Francisco to San Diego) with same day return when required.
• Accurately complete daily trip manifests, either electronically via onboard tablet/computer or in written form, depending on location requirements.
• Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure safety and compliance.
• Maintain working knowledge of assigned service area geography, routes, and passenger demographics
• Make scheduled stops to safely board and de-board passengers.
• Assist passengers with mobility devices, ensuring wheelchairs, scooters, and other aids are properly secured.
• Communicate immediately with dispatch regarding delays, deviations, overloads, incidents, passenger concerns, medical or behavioral issues, and mechanical or electrical problems.
• Collect fares (when applicable), provide accurate service information, and communicate/enforce company policies and passenger guidelines respectfully.
• Complete clear, timely reports for accidents, incidents, and passenger interactions as required.
• Operate and monitor onboard technology systems, including tablets, mobile computers, fare equipment, destination signage, and camera systems.
• Behind-the-wheel training for new operators and refresher training for current employees; support additional site-specific training as needed.
• Maintain consistent, reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Be available to work at all assigned locations, including routes requiring travel over bridges and through tunnels.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support safe and efficient operations.