Fixed Route Driver (Part-Time) - MVTA

Keolis America•Eagan, MN

About The Position

The Fixed Route Driver operates assigned revenue-service routes and deadhead routes, providing safe, timely transportation and customer assistance. The driver welcomes passengers, communicates service information and disruptions, helps passengers as needed, and provides schedule and route guidance. The role includes collecting fares, performing vehicle inspections, reporting defects and incidents, and following assigned routes and operating procedures. Drivers may operate vehicles for over eight hours per day and may work inside or outside vehicles. This is a part-time position with MVTA.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old.
At least three years of verifiable valid driver's license history.
Must have a valid driver's license.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Minnesota CDL Class B license with passenger endorsement.
Must provide a clean driving record, with a DMV printout covering the last 10 years.
Must have a stable work history.
Excellent customer service skills and a positive attitude when working with the general public.
Attention to detail and excellent communication skills.
Exceptional judgment and ability to learn quickly and follow directions.
Time-management skills.
Employment is contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug screen and physical examination.
Employment is contingent upon completing a background check consistent with applicable laws.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not provided.

Responsibilities

Welcome customers and help ensure they feel comfortable.
Communicate effectively with passengers, especially during service disruptions.
Provide assistance to passengers as needed and offer schedule and other guidance.
Operate safely while maintaining on-time performance.
Follow assigned routes and detours and apply ADA policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.
Operate wheelchair lifts properly for each bus model.
Immediately report vehicular accidents and passenger incidents to dispatch and follow incident and accident reporting procedures.
Collect prescribed fares and notify dispatch of fare evasion or fraud.
Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections and enter defects into the ZONAR system.
Follow exact deadhead routing and assigned revenue-service routes.
Depart at the start of each route exactly on time and never operate ahead of schedule.
Report bus bunching and other problems that could disrupt scheduled service.
Perform other duties as assigned.