Fixed Route Driver - FULL TIME

Keolis Canada•Leesburg, VA

34d

About The Position

The Fixed Route Driver operates buses and motor coaches to transport passengers safely and courteously, including assisting passengers with disabilities. The driver performs vehicle inspections, reports vehicle issues to Dispatch or the Maintenance Supervisor, maintains required commercial driving credentials and documentation, and follows safety instructions, traffic laws, and speed limits. Drivers must be willing to work Monday through Sunday on split-shift schedules according to bid selection or award. Job duties or the specific title may vary, and collective bargaining agreement provisions may prevail where applicable. Employment in this safety-sensitive position is contingent on passing a pre-employment drug screen and physical, and completing a background check. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available. The position may involve operating vehicles for more than eight hours per day and exposure to the physical and environmental conditions described in the posting. Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age.
Have a verifiable Commercial Driver’s License with Passenger Endorsement.
Have at least 3 years of driving experience, verifiable through the DMV.
Have a clean, verifiable driving record, with no more than 2 moving violations within the past 3 years.
Pass a criminal background check, pre-employment drug test, and DOT physical.
Have customer service experience.
Be professionally groomed and wear a uniform at all times.
Have a high degree of comfort working with people with disabilities.
Possess excellent written and verbal communication and decision-making skills.
Be able and willing to communicate effectively in spoken and written English.
Be able and willing to work Monday through Sunday on split-shift schedules according to bid selection or award.
Be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

Strong knowledge of the service area, including the multi-county area and Washington, DC.

Responsibilities

Perform vehicle pre-trip inspections and complete the inspection report, including depositing a copy.
Report vehicle corrections or issues to Dispatch and/or the Maintenance Supervisor.
Operate 35-foot bus-on-chassis vehicles and 45-foot motor coaches safely and courteously.
Obey posted speed limits and traffic laws and follow safety requirements as instructed by the Safety Manager.
Maintain a current Commercial Driver’s License and DOT card, and promptly report changes to the driving record.
Document times, passenger counts, incidents, and other requested information.
Assist passengers with disabilities to ensure safe transportation.
Perform other duties as required.