Driver - Paratransit

Keolis Commuter Services; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Keolis Commuter Services is seeking a bus driver to operate assigned vehicle(s) in varying weather and traffic conditions, report on-time, and collect fares while ensuring passenger safety and ADA compliance. The role requires interacting with the public professionally and maintaining a clean, safe transport environment.

The successful candidate will perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections, provide transit information, and follow procedures and policies.

Qualifications

• Must be able to report to work on-time, in a clean, neat uniform.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and decision making skills.
• Must be able and willing to work a flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to interact with public positively and provide transit information as needed.

Responsibilities

• Must be able to report to work on-time, in a clean, neat uniform, ready to work
• Preform a vehicle pre-trip and post trip inspection on assigned vehicle(s)
• Radio check his/her buses radio before leaving yard
• Operates various types of vehicles, as assigned, safely, in all types of weather and traffic conditions, according to MDT or driver manifest, which includes designated pick-up and drop-off locations and times, issued daily
• Pick up and discharge passengers at designated bus stops safely; regulates heating and ventilating equipment on the bus for the comfort of the passengers
• Follow fare collection procedures
• Report all accidents, incidents, or unusual occurrences to the dispatch office immediately; submit written reports on accidents, incidents or unusual occurrences as required
• Accurately complete all reports; Strict adherence to Keolis and client policies and procedures
• Adhere to all regulations related to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA); correctly operate a wheelchair lift with proper safety restraints as required by the customer
• Ability to interact with public positively; provide transit information to passengers as needed
• Maintaining a secure environment for passengers, including escorting riders to and from the vehicle and providing physical assistance to passengers, when requested
• Exercising patience and sensitivity toward all passengers and practices professionalism in action and in speech to family members, staff at offices and agencies and the public

Skills

Communication skills

Decision making

Disability sensitivity

Flexible schedule

Safety awareness

Job description

• High degree of comfort working with people with disabilities
• Must be 21 years of age
• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug test and DOT physical
• Possess excellent communication (written and verbal) and decision making skills
• Must be able and willing to work a flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends and holidays
• Other requirements may be required depending on location

Please note: Job duties or specific job title could vary; where covered by a collective bargaining agreement the provisions of that agreement may prevail.

Accountabilities / Responsibilities:

• Must be able to report to work on-time, in a clean, neat uniform, ready to work
• Preform a vehicle pre-trip and post trip inspection on assigned vehicle(s)
• Radio check his/her buses radio before leaving yard
• Operates various types of vehicles, as assigned, safely, in all types of weather and traffic conditions, according to MDT or driver manifest, which includes designated pick-up and drop-off locations and times, issued daily
• Pick up and discharge passengers at designated bus stops safely; regulates heating and ventilating equipment on the bus for the comfort of the passengers
• Follow fare collection procedures
• Report all accidents, incidents, or unusual occurrences to the dispatch office immediately; submit written reports on accidents, incidents or unusual occurrences as required
• Accurately complete all reports; Strict adherence to Keolis and client policies and procedures
• Adhere to all regulations related to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA); correctly operate a wheelchair lift with proper safety restraints as required by the customer
• Ability to interact with public positively; provide transit information to passengers as needed
• Maintaining a secure environment for passengers, including escorting riders to and from the vehicle and providing physical assistance to passengers, when requested
• Exercising patience and sensitivity toward all passengers and practices professionalism in action and in speech to family members, staff at offices and agencies and the public

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be requested to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

All roles may entail, to varying extents, the following physical demands:

• Long periods (potentially exceeding 8 hours per day) of walking, standing, sitting, bending, pushing, pulling, climbing, lifting, balancing, stooping, twisting, squatting, handling materials, repetitive hand-wrist motions, and traversing uneven surfaces;
• Exposure to both extreme heat and cold;
• Exposure to loud noises, fumes, and airborne particles;

In addition to the above demands inherent in every role, the following roles may entail unique physical demands, including:

• Operators/Drivers may work inside or outside vehicles and may operate vehicles for over 8 hours per day.
• Operations Supervisors and Managers may split their work between an office setting looking at a computer screen/electronic device and active transit field locations driving in a vehicle.
• Maintenance Employees may be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals in a ventilated maintenance shop and may work with personal computers, laptops, electronic hand-held devices, complex electrical schematics, diagnostic software and testing devices, and other heavy machinery.
• Office Staff may work indoors in air-conditioned or well-ventilated facilities, including offices and cubicle spaces equipped with a telephone and computer and may entail typing or looking at a computer screen.

Additional Statements:

• Drug screening: Pursuant to Department of Transportation regulations, employment for safety-sensitive positions will be contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug screen and a physical Keolis maintains a drug-free workplace. Employment will also be contingent upon completion of a background check consistent with applicable federal, state, and/or local laws.
• Safety commitment: Safety is a way of life at Keolis. By placing safety first, we ensure the wellbeing of our employees, customers, and communities. Together we can become the safest transportation company in the world.
• Environmental commitment: Keolis is committed to protecting the environment by minimizing the impact of our operations on the communities where we operate.
• EEO statement: Our policy is to afford Equal Employment Opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, sex, religion, age, creed, marital status, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy status, genetic information, veteran status, gender identification, or any other status protected by applicable law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact [e-mail]. Keolis complies with federal and state disability laws and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants.
• Work authorization: “Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Keolis does not sponsor visas for this position.”
• Disclaimer and closing statement: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job. Keolis is committed to offering our employees competitive compensation and benefits, opportunities for development and growth throughout an exciting and rewarding career, and the safest work environment possible.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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