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Fixed Route Local Driver - Valley Metro

Fixed Route Local Driver - Valley Metro

KeolisMesa, AZ , US
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Our Next Training Class starts on Monday, September 15th, 2025.

We Are Currently Offering a $2,250 Sign-On Bonus for CDL or CDL Permit Holders with Passenger & Air Brakes Endorsements!!

Position may be required to work at our Mesa, AZ or Tempe, AZ locations

What we offer :

  • Medical, Dental, Vision benefits; effective on Day One
  • Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities
  • Paid Training
  • 401(k)
  • Full-time positions only

Knowledge and Experience :

  • 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 ) with Passenger 'P' Endorsement (PREFERRED)
  • Must have clean driving record for the last 7 years
  • Must have stable work history
  • Must be able to work a flexible schedule that may include split shifts, late nights, weekends, and holidays (Only Full-time positions available)
  • 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

    • Skills :

  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Positive attitude and enjoy working with the general public
  • Attention to detail
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Exceptional judgement
  • Fast learner
  • Able to follow directions
  • Time management skills

    • Key Accountabilities :

    Customer Service :

  • 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, ect.

    • Safety :

  • 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

    • Operations :

  • 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
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    Route Driver • Mesa, AZ , US