Fixed Route Local Driver - Valley Metro (Sign-On Bonus: $2,250.00)

Keolis Canada•Tempe, AZ

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is for a Fixed Route Local Driver with Valley Metro. The role may require working at either the Mesa, AZ or Tempe, AZ locations. The company is offering a $2,250 sign-on bonus for CDL or CDL permit holders with Passenger & Air Brakes endorsements. The next training class starts on Monday, October 19th. This is a full-time position 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)
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
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
Passenger 'P' Endorsement (STRONGLY PREFERRED)
Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and a physical examination
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Keolis does not sponsor visas for this position

Nice To Haves

Passenger 'P' Endorsement

Responsibilities

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, etc.
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
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