Fixed Route Local Driver - Valley Metro

Keolis America • Tempe, AZ

3d

About The Position

Our Next Training Class Starts on Monday, January 12th, 2026. We Are Currently Offering a $2,250 Sign-On Bonus for CDL or CDL Permit Holders with Passenger & Air Brakes Endorsements!! Position may be required to work at either our Mesa, AZ or Tempe, AZ locations What we offer: Medical, Dental, Vision benefits; effective on Day One Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities Paid Training 401(k) Full-time positions only

Requirements

• Must be minimum 21 years of age
• 3 years verifiable valid Driver's license
• A Valid Arizona Class A or Class B CDL or CDL Permit (REQUIRED ) with Passenger 'P' Endorsement (STRONGLY PREFERRED)
• Must have clean driving record for the last 7 years
• Must be able to pass a 10-year criminal background check
• Must have stable work history
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule that may include split shifts, late nights, weekends, and holidays (Only Full-time positions available)
• Experience working with the public
• Must have excellent face to face customer service skills
• Must be able to work at either our Tempe or Mesa locations
• Excellent customer service skills
• Positive attitude and enjoy working with the general public
• Attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Exceptional judgement
• Fast learner
• Able to follow directions
• Time management skills
• Employment contingent upon passing pre-employment drug and alcohol screen.
• Also, contingent upon receiving a favorable background check.
• Must pass a physical examination.

Responsibilities

• Customer Service: Ensure customers feel welcome
• Effectively communicate with passengers especially in the event of service disruptions
• Provide passengers with assistance as needed
• Accommodate passengers with information such as schedule, guidance, ect.
• Safety: Ensure safe on-road operations while maintaining on-time performance
• Familiarity with assigned routing and detours
• Awareness of ADA Policies and Procedures
• Understanding of ADA Compliance
• Proper operation of all wheelchair lifts, for each bus model
• Report immediately to dispatch any vehicular accident or passenger incident and follow the incident and accident reporting procedures
• Operations: Collect the prescribed fares and notify dispatch of any type of fare evasion or fraud
• Perform pre and post trip inspections and enter all defects into the ZONAR system
• Follow exact deadhead routing and their assigned revenue service routes
• Depart the start of each route exactly on-time and never operate ahead of schedule
• Report any bunching of buses or other problems that may disrupt scheduled service
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits; effective on Day One
• Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities
• Paid Training
• 401(k)

What This Job Offers

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