Paratransit Driver

Keolis Group; California; Presencial; USD 32.000 - 47.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Annual pay increases

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits onDay

Competitive Health Insurance

401K with company match

Descripción de la vacante

Keolis is hiring bus drivers in California for a Monday–Friday schedule with holidays off. You will transport passengers safely, perform pre/post trip inspections, and maintain courteous, professional service while complying with ADA requirements and company policies.

Eligible candidates must be 21+, hold a CA CDL or CLP with Passenger Endorsement, pass DOT and pre-employment screening, and be comfortable assisting riders with disabilities. Training and benefits apply.

Formación

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Valid CA CDL or CLP with Passenger Endorsement.
• High degree of comfort working with people with disabilities.
• Pass pre-employment drug test and DOT physical.
• Possess excellent communication (written and verbal) and decision making skills.
• Must pass Vehicle for Developmental Disabled Persons Certification (VDDP).

Responsabilidades

• Report to work on-time, in a clean, neat uniform, ready to work.
• Perform a vehicle pre-trip and post trip inspection on assigned vehicle(s).
• Radio check buses radio before leaving yard.
• Operates various types of vehicles, safely in all weather and traffic conditions, with designated pickups and drop-offs.
• Pick up and discharge passengers at designated bus stops safely; regulate heating and ventilating equipment for passenger comfort.
• Follow fare collection procedures.
• Report accidents, incidents, or unusual occurrences to dispatch; submit written reports as required.
• Complete all reports; adhere to Keolis and client policies and procedures.
• Adhere to ADA regulations; operate wheelchair lift with safety restraints.
• Interact with public positively; provide transit information to passengers as needed.
• Maintain a secure environment for passengers; provide assistance as requested.
• Show patience and professionalism in speech and action when dealing with passengers, families, staff, and the public.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Decision making

Customer service

Disability awareness

Educación

CA CDL or CLP with Passenger Endorsement

Descripción del empleo

Monday - Friday schedule with Holidays off

Why Drive For US:

• Annual pay increases
• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits effective on Day One
• Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Health Insurance
• 401K with company match

Knowledge and Experience:

• Must be 21 years of age
• Valid CA CDL or CLP with Passenger Endorsement
• High degree of comfort working with people with disabilities
• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug test and DOT physical
• Possess excellent communication (written and verbal) and decision making skills
• Must pass Vehicle for Developmental Disabled Persons Certification (VDDP)

Core Competencies/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 apre-employment drug screen and a physical examination. Keolis maintains a drug-free workplace. Employment will also becontingent upon completion of abackground check consistent with applicable federal, state, and/or local laws.
• Safety commitment:Safety is a way of life atKeolis. By placing safety first, we ensure the wellbeing of our employees, customers, and communities. Together we canbecome the safesttransportation company in the world.
• Environmental commitment:Keolis is committed to protecting the environment by minimizing the impact of our operations on the communities wherewe 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.

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