Fixed Route Bus Operator - Pomona

Keolis America • Pomona, CA

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About The Position

The Fixed Route Bus Operator operates assigned buses on revenue service routes and deadhead routes, provides customer assistance, collects fares, performs vehicle inspections, and supports safe and on-time service. Operators communicate service information to passengers and dispatch, follow assigned routing and schedules, and comply with road safety and ADA requirements. The role may involve operating a vehicle for over eight hours per day and working inside or outside vehicles.

Employment in this safety-sensitive position is contingent on passing a pre-employment drug screen and physical examination, as well as completing a background check. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not provided.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Have three years of verifiable valid driver’s license history.
• Hold a valid driver’s license.
• Be able to obtain and maintain a California Class B CDL with passenger endorsement.
• Have a clean driving record; a DMV printout covering the last 10 years is required.
• Have a stable work history.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service, communication, attention to detail, judgment, time management, and ability to follow directions.
• Have a positive attitude, enjoy working with the general public, and be a fast learner.
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen and physical examination.
• Complete a background check consistent with applicable laws.
• Be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities

• Make customers feel welcome and communicate effectively with passengers, particularly during service disruptions.
• Assist passengers as needed and provide information about schedules and guidance.
• Maintain safe on-road operations while supporting on-time performance.
• Know assigned routes and detours, and comply with ADA policies and procedures.
• Operate wheelchair lifts properly for 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 applicable road-safety rules, laws, and regulations.
• Report situations posing 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-trip and post-trip inspections and enter defects into the system.
• Follow exact deadhead routing and assigned revenue-service routes.
• Depart the start of each route on time and never operate ahead of schedule.
• Report problems that may disrupt scheduled service.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Delta Dental Plan
• VSP Vision Plan
• Seven paid holidays
• Paid vacation after one year of service
• Up to eight paid PTO days
• Up to three days of bereavement leave
• Teamsters-sponsored pension plan
• Company 401(k) plan
• Company-paid $10,000 life insurance
• Uniforms provided

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed