MicroTransit/Paratransit Driver

Keolis Canada•Woodbridge, VA

About The Position

The Micro/Paratransit Driver operates an assigned six-passenger van or vehicle to transport passengers safely according to a daily driver manifest, including designated pickup and drop-off locations and times. Drivers are required to train for a CDL and transfer to a Fixed Route Bus Operator position after six months of employment, provided they have no accidents or safety violations and maintain good attendance. Keolis provides free CDL training, and successfully trained drivers may bid on a fixed-route schedule under the applicable Union Collective Bargaining Agreement. The role involves serving the public, including passengers with disabilities, and providing assistance and transit information as needed. Drivers must follow safety, accessibility, fare collection, radio communication, reporting, and company/client procedures. The position may involve working inside or outside a vehicle and operating it for more than eight hours per day, in varied weather and traffic conditions. Employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment drug screen and physical, as well as completing a background check consistent with applicable law. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not provided. The posting notes that job duties or the specific title may vary and that applicable collective bargaining agreement provisions may prevail.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must hold a current valid Class C driver's license with Passenger Endorsement.
Must have a clean driving history/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 be comfortable 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; the employer does not sponsor visas for this position.
Employment is contingent on completing a background check consistent with applicable federal, state, and/or local laws.

Nice To Haves

Customer service experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Report to work on time in a clean, neat uniform and ready to work.
Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections on assigned vehicles.
Radio-check the bus radio before leaving the yard.
Operate an assigned six-passenger van or vehicle safely in all types of weather and traffic conditions, following the daily driver manifest and designated pickup and drop-off locations and times.
Pick up and discharge passengers safely at designated bus stops and regulate heating and ventilation equipment for passenger comfort.
Follow fare collection procedures.
Use proper two-way radio etiquette at all times.
Immediately report accidents, incidents, or unusual occurrences to dispatch and submit written reports as required.
Complete reports accurately and adhere strictly to Keolis and client policies and procedures.
Comply with ADA 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 physical assistance when requested.
Train for a CDL and, after six months of employment subject to the stated safety and attendance conditions, transfer to a Fixed Route Bus Operator position.