Transit Driver - Flexible Schedule & Customer Focus

Keolis America, Inc.; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Keolis America, Inc. is seeking a customer-focused team member to support daily transit operations. The role requires strong communication, a clean driving history, and the ability to pass pre-employment drug and DOT screenings. Flexible scheduling may include nights, weekends and holidays.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate excellent people skills, reliable work history, and comfort working with individuals with disabilities while maintaining ADA guidelines and safety standards on all routes.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• 1 Year Current and Verifiable Valid Drivers License (CDL not required)
• Must have clean driving history - DMV driving history print out required for the past 10-years
• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug test and DOT physical
• Possess excellent communication (written and verbal) and decision-making skills

Responsibilities

• 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
• Report immediately to dispatch any vehicular accident or passenger incident and follow the incident and accident reporting procedures

Skills

Customer service

Positive attitude

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Judgement

Fast learner

Follow directions

Time management

Job description

Keolis America, Inc. is seeking a customer-focused team member to support daily transit operations. The role requires strong communication, a clean driving history, and the ability to pass pre-employment drug and DOT screenings. Flexible scheduling may include nights, weekends and holidays.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate excellent people skills, reliable work history, and comfort working with individuals with disabilities while maintaining ADA guidelines and safety standards on all routes.