Fixed Route Driver (Part-Time) - MVTA

Keolis Canada•Eagan, MN

About The Position

The Fixed Route Driver operates assigned revenue service routes and provides safe, punctual transportation to passengers. The role includes welcoming and assisting customers, communicating service information and disruptions, collecting fares, completing vehicle inspections, following assigned routing and reporting safety or service issues. Drivers must be able to obtain and maintain a Minnesota CDL Class B license with passenger endorsement. Safety-sensitive employment 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. The role may involve working inside or outside vehicles and operating vehicles for more than eight hours per day. Work may also involve extended periods of sitting, standing, walking and other physical activities; exposure to extreme heat and cold, loud noises, fumes and airborne particles; and traversing uneven surfaces. Reasonable accommodations 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 Minnesota CDL Class B license with passenger endorsement.
Must have a clean driving record; a DMV printout covering the last 10 years is required.
Must have a stable work history.
Excellent customer service skills.
Positive attitude and enjoyment of working with the general public.
Attention to detail.
Excellent communication skills.
Exceptional judgment.
Ability to learn quickly.
Ability to follow directions.
Time management skills.
Safety-sensitive employment requires passing a pre-employment drug screen and physical examination.
Employment is contingent on completion of a background check consistent with applicable law.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; Keolis does not sponsor visas for this position.

Responsibilities

Ensure customers feel welcome.
Communicate effectively with passengers, especially during service disruptions.
Provide assistance to passengers as needed.
Provide passengers with information about schedules and guidance.
Ensure safe on-road operations while maintaining on-time performance.
Become familiar with assigned routes and detours.
Observe ADA policies and procedures and comply with ADA requirements.
Operate wheelchair lifts properly for each bus model.
Immediately report vehicular accidents and passenger incidents to dispatch and follow 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 may disrupt scheduled service.
Perform other duties as assigned.