Fixed Route Bus Driver - OCTA

Keolis Canada•Anaheim, CA

3d•$25 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

The Fixed Route Bus Driver operates assigned revenue-service routes and deadhead routes while providing safe, timely transportation and courteous assistance to passengers. The position may be required to work in Irvine, California, or Anaheim, California. The hourly rate is $25.24–$33.76, based on transit experience, or in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement. A $1,500 sign-on bonus is offered. The role requires a valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain and maintain a California Class B commercial driver’s license with passenger endorsement. Employment in this safety-sensitive position is contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug screen and physical examination, as well as completing a background check consistent with applicable laws. Drivers assist passengers with schedules, directions, and other needs; operate wheelchair lifts; collect fares; and communicate with dispatch about service, incidents, fare evasion, and other problems. They perform pre- and post-trip inspections, document vehicle defects in the ZONAR system, follow assigned routes and schedules, and comply with road-safety requirements and ADA policies and procedures. The work may involve operating a vehicle for over eight hours per day and working inside or outside vehicles. Physical demands may include extended periods of sitting, walking, standing, bending, pushing, pulling, climbing, lifting, balancing, stooping, twisting, squatting, handling materials, repetitive hand-wrist motions, and traversing uneven surfaces. Employees may be exposed to extreme heat or cold, loud noises, fumes, and airborne particles. Reasonable accommodation may be requested to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
Three years of verifiable valid driver’s-license history.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a California Class B CDL with passenger endorsement.
Must provide a DMV driving-record printout covering the last 10 years and have a clean driving record.
Must have a stable work history.
Excellent customer-service and communication skills.
Positive attitude and enjoyment of working with the general public.
Attention to detail and exceptional judgment.
Ability to learn quickly and follow directions.
Time-management skills.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and physical examination for this safety-sensitive position.
Must complete a background check consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not provided.

Responsibilities

Welcome passengers and communicate effectively with them, particularly during service disruptions.
Provide passenger assistance and information about schedules, directions, and other matters.
Operate safely on the road while maintaining on-time performance.
Know assigned routes and detours and follow exact deadhead and revenue-service routes.
Understand and follow ADA policies and procedures, including ADA compliance requirements.
Properly operate wheelchair lifts on each bus model.
Immediately report vehicle accidents and passenger incidents to dispatch and follow reporting procedures.
Comply with the Road Traffic Safety Management System and all applicable road-safety rules, laws, and regulations.
Report situations that pose a road-safety risk to a supervisor and promote road safety while driving.
Collect prescribed fares and notify dispatch of fare evasion or fraud.
Perform pre- and post-trip inspections and enter all vehicle defects into the ZONAR system.
Depart route starts on time and never operate ahead of schedule.
Report bus bunching and other problems that may disrupt scheduled service.
Perform other duties as assigned.