Job Title
Compensation: $21.00/Hour
What We Offer:- Paid Training
- Comprehensive Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Paid Time OffCareer Advancement Opportunities
- Friendly Work Environment
- Work/Life Balance
- Knowledge and Experience:
- Must be 21 years of age
- Current Valid DRIVERS 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
- Customer Service Experience a plus.
- 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.
Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities:- Must be able to 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 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
- Ensure proper two-way Radio Etiquette at all times
- 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
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 a pre-employment drug screen and a physical. Safety commitment: Safety is a way of life at Keolis. By placing safety first, we ensure the wellbeing of our employees, customers, and communities. Environmental commitment: Keolis is committed to protecting the environment by minimizing the impact of our operations on the communities where we 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.
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.
