MicroTransit/Paratransit Driver

Keolis Canada•Woodbridge, VA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves operating a 6-passenger van/vehicle to pick up and discharge passengers safely at designated locations and times. The driver will ensure passenger comfort, follow fare collection procedures, maintain radio etiquette, and report any incidents. Adherence to regulations, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), is crucial, as is the ability to operate a wheelchair lift and provide assistance to passengers. The position requires a commitment to safety, positive interaction with the public, and maintaining a secure environment for riders.

Requirements

Must be 21 years of age
Current Valid DRIVERS LICENSE (CLASS C) with Passenger Endorsement
Must have a Clean driving history/record
Must be able to pass pre-employment drug test and DOT physical
High degree of comfort working with people in the general public and with those who have disabilities
Possess excellent communication (written and verbal) and decision-making skills.
Must be able to and willing to work a flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends and holidays.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Keolis does not sponsor visas for this position

Nice To Haves

Customer Service Experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Report to work on-time, in a clean, neat uniform, ready to work
Perform a vehicle pre-trip and post-trip inspection on assigned vehicle(s)
Radio-check his/her buses radio before leaving yard
Operate a 6-passenger van/vehicle, as assigned, safely, in all types of weather and traffic conditions, according to MDT or driver manifest, which includes designated pick-up and drop-off locations and times, issued daily
Pick up and discharge passengers at designated bus stops safely; regulates heating and ventilating equipment on the bus for the comfort of the passengers
Follow fare collection procedures
Ensure proper two-way Radio Etiquette at all times
Report all accidents, incidents, or unusual occurrences to the dispatch office immediately; submit written reports on accidents, incidents or unusual occurrences as required
Accurately complete all reports; Strict adherence to Keolis and client policies and procedures
Adhere to all regulations related to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA); correctly operate a wheelchair lift with proper safety restraints as required by the customer
Ability to interact with public positively; provide transit information to passengers as needed
Maintaining a secure environment for passengers, including escorting riders to and from the vehicle and providing physical assistance to passengers, when requested