Transit Driver: Safe, Customer-Focused & Flexible Schedule

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

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.