Paratransit Driver: Flexible Hours & PTO

Keolis Commuter Services; Virginia, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Friendly work environment

Work/Life Balance

Job summary

Keolis Commuter Services is seeking a dependable driver with a clean driving record and valid CDL Class C with Passenger Endorsement. The role requires excellent communication and a willingness to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.

You will perform safety inspections, operate buses with care, collect fares, and ensure passenger safety and comfort while delivering reliable transit service. Equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Current Valid Driver's License (CLASS C) with Passenger Endorsement.
• Must have a Clean driving history/record.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug test and DOT physical.
• High degree of comfort working with people in the general public and with those who have disabilities.
• Possess excellent communication (written and verbal) and decision-making skills.
• Must be able to and willing to work a flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends and holidays.

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.
• Operate a 6-passenger van/vehicle, 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Decision making

Public interaction

Drug test readiness

Job description

Keolis Commuter Services is seeking a dependable driver with a clean driving record and valid CDL Class C with Passenger Endorsement. The role requires excellent communication and a willingness to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.

You will perform safety inspections, operate buses with care, collect fares, and ensure passenger safety and comfort while delivering reliable transit service. Equal opportunity employment.