Role Overview
VIA Rail Canada is hiring a principal-level CDL Driver. This is a full-time role in Sioux Falls. posted 5 days ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job description
Sioux Area Metro is South Dakota’s largest transportation provider. Our mission is to have a positive social and economic impact on the community by providing a safe and reliable transportation option for all who live, work, or play in Sioux Falls.
As a CDL Driver at SAM by Via, you will drive buses and provide outstanding customer service to riders in the immediate Sioux Falls area.
What You’ll Do:
- Drive buses in heavy or light city and highway traffic, in all conditions, and following all rules and regulations in a productive and timely manner
- Safely and courteously, operate lift-equipped vehicles to transport elderly and/or disabled persons
- Learn the fundamentals of SAM by Via operations and related safety procedures
- Perform the routine operation of agency vehicles
Who You Are:
- Possess good knowledge of the city
- Able to follow written and verbal instruction
- Able to operate a bus within standard safety guidelines to ensure public safety
- Able to deal effectively and courteously with all customers and the public
- Hold a valid SD driver’s license; Class B CDL with passenger and air brake endorsement is a plus. We can train you to obtain one.
- Able to pass a pre-employment physical
- Pass a drug screening and background check: no felonies, clean MVR, no DUI/DWI or reckless driving convictions, and no more than 2 speeding tickets
- At least 25 years old
- Able to apply in person at the Sioux Area Metro office
Compensation and Benefits
- Final salary will be determined by the candidate’s experience, knowledge, and skills.
- Salary Range: Starting at $22.50/hour during training/probation with increases up to $25.00
- Benefits include health, dental, and life insurance, 401K with up to 6% company match, holiday pay, vacation, and bonus days
Founded in 2012, Via pioneered the TransitTech category by using new technologies to develop public mobility systems — optimizing networks of buses, shuttles, wheelchair accessible vehicles, school buses, autonomous vehicles, and electric vehicles around the globe.
Building the world's most efficient, equitable, and sustainable transportation network for all passengers — including those with limited mobility, those without smartphones, and unbanked populations — Via works with its partners to lower the costs of public transit while providing transportation options that rival the convenience of a personal car while reducing environmental impact.
At the intersection of transportation and technology, Via is a visionary market leader that combines software innovation with sophisticated service design and operational expertise to fundamentally improve the way the world moves, providing technology in 650 communities and more than 35 countries and counting.
Ready to join the ride?
Via is an equal opportunity employer.
About VIA Rail Canada
VIA Rail Canada
viarail.ca
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the CDL Driver position at VIA Rail Canada?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to VIA Rail Canada. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the CDL Driver position at VIA Rail Canada located?
This position is based in Sioux Falls. VIA Rail Canada has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a CDL Driver at VIA Rail Canada earn?
VIA Rail Canada has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the CDL Driver role at VIA Rail Canada posted?
This role was posted on July 7, 2026 (5 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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