Paratransit Driver

Keolis Canada • Los Angeles, CA

2d

About The Position

The Paratransit Driver operates assigned vehicles to transport passengers safely according to daily manifests, including designated pickup and drop-off locations and times. The role involves assisting passengers, including people with disabilities, and following applicable ADA requirements and company and client procedures. Drivers work Monday through Friday, with weekends and holidays off. The pay rate is $24.55 per hour, with annual pay increases and overtime eligibility.

Drivers must complete vehicle inspections, verify the bus radio before leaving the yard, follow fare collection and radio procedures, and promptly report accidents, incidents, and unusual occurrences. The position requires professional, patient, and sensitive interaction with passengers, family members, agency staff, and the public.

The job may involve operating a vehicle for more than eight hours per day and working inside or outside vehicles. 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. The work environment may include extreme heat and cold, loud noises, fumes, and airborne particles. Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Employment is contingent on passing a DOT physical and pre-employment drug screening, as well as completing a background check consistent with applicable laws.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Valid California CDL or CLP with Passenger Endorsement.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and DOT physical.
• Must pass Vehicle for Developmental Disabled Persons Certification (VDDP).
• Excellent written and verbal communication and decision-making skills.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
• Must complete 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 and neat uniform, ready to work.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicles.
• Conduct a radio check before leaving the yard.
• Safely operate assigned vehicle types in varying weather and traffic conditions, following the daily manifest and designated pickup and drop-off locations and times.
• Safely pick up and discharge passengers at designated stops and regulate heating and ventilation equipment for passenger comfort.
• Follow fare collection procedures and proper two-way radio etiquette.
• Immediately report accidents, incidents, or unusual occurrences to dispatch and submit required written reports.
• Complete reports accurately and adhere to Keolis and client policies and procedures.
• Follow ADA-related regulations and correctly operate wheelchair lifts and safety restraints as required.
• Interact positively with the public and provide transit information to passengers as needed.
• Maintain a secure passenger environment, including escorting riders to and from the vehicle and providing requested physical assistance.
• Treat passengers with patience and sensitivity and communicate professionally with family members, office and agency staff, and the public.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective on Day One.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Annual pay increases.
• Overtime eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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