MicroTransit/Paratransit Driver

Keolis America•Woodbridge, VA

About The Position

The Micro/Paratransit Driver operates an assigned six-passenger van or other vehicle to transport passengers safely according to daily manifests, designated pickup and drop-off locations, and scheduled times. The role includes assisting passengers, including people with disabilities, providing transit information, following fare-collection and radio procedures, and maintaining a safe and secure environment. Drivers are expected to complete vehicle inspections, accurately submit required reports, and comply with company, client, and applicable ADA policies and procedures. The position requires training for a commercial driver’s license (CDL), provided free by Keolis through its transit trainers. After six months of employment, drivers who have had no accidents or safety violations and have good attendance are expected to transfer to a Fixed Route Bus Operator position, with the opportunity to bid on a fixed-route schedule under the Union Collective Bargaining Agreement. The stated compensation is $21.00 per hour for this role and $26.54 per hour for the Fixed Route Bus Operator position. The work may involve operating vehicles for more than eight hours per day and working in different weather and traffic conditions. The physical demands may include extended periods of walking, standing, sitting, bending, pushing, pulling, climbing, lifting, balancing, stooping, twisting, squatting, handling materials, repetitive hand-wrist motions, and traversing uneven surfaces. Employees may be exposed to extreme heat and cold, loud noises, fumes, and airborne particles. Reasonable accommodation may be requested to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employment in this safety-sensitive position is contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug screen and physical, as well as completing a background check. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must have a current, valid Class C driver's license with a Passenger Endorsement.
Must have a clean driving history or record.
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.
Must have a high degree of comfort working with the general public and people with disabilities.
Must possess excellent written and verbal communication and decision-making skills.
Must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

Customer service experience.

Responsibilities

Report to work on time in a clean, neat uniform and ready to work.
Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicles.
Radio-check the bus radio before leaving the yard.
Safely operate an assigned six-passenger van or vehicle in all types of weather and traffic conditions, following the daily manifest, designated pickup and drop-off locations, and schedules.
Pick up and discharge passengers safely at designated bus stops and regulate heating and ventilating equipment for passenger comfort.
Follow fare-collection procedures.
Maintain proper two-way radio etiquette.
Immediately report accidents, incidents, and unusual occurrences to dispatch and submit written reports as required.
Accurately complete required reports and strictly follow Keolis and client policies and procedures.
Follow ADA-related regulations and correctly operate wheelchair lifts and safety restraints as required by customers.
Interact positively with the public and provide transit information to passengers as needed.
Maintain a secure environment for passengers, including escorting riders to and from the vehicle and providing requested physical assistance.
Train for a CDL and transfer to the Fixed Route Bus Operator position after six months if the stated safety and attendance conditions are met.