Fixed Route Local Driver

Keolis Transit America, Inc; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Keolis Transit America, Inc. in Tempe, AZ is seeking a safety-focused bus operator to serve our community. You will drive city routes, assist passengers, and deliver courteous service.

Candidates must hold a valid Arizona CDL with Passenger Endorsement and be able to work flexible shifts, including weekends and holidays. Excellent communication and dependable attendance are essential. We offer full-time employment with training, a culture of safety, and opportunities to grow within a large

Qualifications

• Must have valid Arizona CDL with Passenger Endorsement.
• 3 years verifiable Driver's license.
• Clean driving record for the last 7 years.
• Ability to work flexible shifts including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Ensure customers feel welcome and maintained safety on board.
• Communicate effectively with passengers during service disruptions.
• Provide passengers with schedule information and guidance as needed.
• Perform pre/post trip inspections and follow routing/detours.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Public interaction

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Knowledge And Experience

• Must be minimum 21 years of age
• 3 years verifiable valid Driver's license
• A Valid Arizona Class A or Class B CDL or CDL Permit (REQUIRED)
• with Passenger 'P' Endorsement (STRONGLY PREFERRED)
• Must have clean driving record for the last 7 years
• Must be able to pass a 10-year criminal background check
• Must have stable work history
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule that may include split shifts, late nights, weekends, and holidays (Only Full-time positions available)
• Experience working with the public
• Must have excellent face to face customer service skills
• Must be able to work at either our Tempe or Mesa locations

Skills

• Excellent customer service skills
• Positive attitude and enjoy working with the general public
• Attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Exceptional judgement
• Fast learner
• Able to follow directions
• Time management skills

Key Accountabilities

• Ensure customers feel welcome
• Effectively communicate with passengers especially in the event of service disruptions
• Provide passengers with assistance as needed
• Accommodate passengers with information such as schedule, guidance, etc.

Safety

• Ensure safe on-road operations while maintaining on-time performance
• Familiarity with assigned routing and detours
• Awareness of ADA Policies and Procedures
• Understanding of ADA Compliance
• Proper operation of all wheelchair lifts, for each bus model
• Report immediately to dispatch any vehicular accident or passenger incident and follow the incident and accident reporting procedures

Operations

• Collect the prescribed fares and notify dispatch of any type of fare evasion or fraud
• Perform pre and post trip inspections and enter all defects into the ZONAR system
• Follow exact deadhead routing and their assigned revenue service routes
• Depart the start of each route exactly on-time and never operate ahead of schedule
• Report any bunching of buses or other problems that may disrupt scheduled service
• Perform other duties as assigned

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.

Off ce 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 examination. 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.