Fixed Route Driver - FULL TIME

Job Title

FULL TIME ONLY!

Requirements/Knowledge and Experience

Must be at least 21 years of age

Verifiable CDL (Commercial Driver's License) with a Passenger Endorsement

Minimum 3 years required driving experience - verifiable through DMV

Strong knowledge of the service area (Multi County area including DC) is preferred

Professionally groomed and uniformed at all time

Must be able to pass a criminal background check

Must have a clean verifiable driver record (no more than 2 moving violations within the past 3 years)

Must be able to pass pre-employment drug test and DOT physical

Customer Service Experience is required

High degree of comfort working with people with disabilities.

Possess excellent communication (written and verbal) and decision making skills

Must be able and willing to work Monday - Sunday - split shift schedules - according to bid selection/award

Skills

Perform vehicle Pre-Trip Inspection

Operate 35 foot Buss on Chassis

Operate 45 ft Motor Coach

Complete Pre-Trip Inspection Report and deposit copy

Report any corrections to Dispatch and or Maintenance Supervisor

Operate his/her vehicle in a safe and courteous manner at all times

Observe and obey all posted speed limits and traffic laws

Maintain a current Commercial Driver's License current, DOT Card

Report any changes in their driving record immediately upon change

Document all times, passenger counts, incidents, or any other information requested

Assist with ADA passengers to ensure safe transport

Will follow all safety requirements as instructed by safety manager

Other duties as required

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 Keolis maintains a drug-free workplace. Employment will also be contingent upon completion of a background check consistent with applicable federal, state, and/or local laws.
• Safety commitment: Safety is a way of life at Keolis. By placing safety first, we ensure the wellbeing of our employees, customers, and communities. Together we can become the safest transportation company in the world.
• 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. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io . 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.