Fixed Route Driver - Hesperia / Barstow

Keolis America • Hesperia, CA

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About The Position

The Fixed Route Driver operates a vehicle to transport passengers safely and courteously, including passengers with disabilities. The role may be based in Hesperia or Barstow. Drivers are expected to follow safety requirements, maintain required driving credentials, complete vehicle inspections and related reports, and document passenger counts, times, incidents, and other requested information. The position requires a flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends, and holidays.

Applicants must be at least 21 years old and hold a verifiable Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with a Passenger Endorsement. At least three years of verifiable driving experience is required; five years is preferred. Employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment drug screen, DOT physical, and background check, which includes a lifetime search and fingerprint verification through State Police. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

The work may involve operating a vehicle for more than eight hours per day, working inside or outside vehicles, and a range of physical demands and environmental exposures. Reasonable accommodation may be requested to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Keolis states that it is committed to safety, environmental protection, equal employment opportunity, reasonable accommodations, competitive compensation and benefits, and employee development and growth.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Verifiable Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with a Passenger Endorsement.
• At least three years of driving experience, verifiable through the DMV.
• Must pass a Federal background check that includes a lifetime search and fingerprint verification through State Police.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test and DOT physical.
• Must be able and willing to work a flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and decision-making skills.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States; the employer does not sponsor visas for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Five years of driving experience preferred.
• Customer service experience is a plus.
• A high degree of comfort working with people with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Be punctual and maintain a neat, uniformed appearance.
• Perform vehicle pre-trip inspections and complete the Pre-Trip Inspection Report, depositing a copy as required.
• Report needed corrections to Dispatch and/or the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Operate the vehicle safely and courteously, observing posted speed limits and traffic laws.
• Maintain a current Commercial Driver’s License and DOT card, and immediately report changes to the driving record.
• Document times, passenger counts, incidents, and other requested information.
• Assist passengers with luggage, carriages, and other bulky items to ensure safe transport.
• Assist passengers with disabilities to ensure safe transport.
• Follow all safety requirements as instructed by the Safety Manager.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Opportunities for development and growth throughout an exciting and rewarding career.
• The safest work environment possible, as stated by the employer.
• Pay rate of $21.91 with annual increases.

What This Job Offers

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