What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paratransit Bus Driver position at 2Go Bus?
Job description
We are a private bus company located in Brooklyn, NY, who operates paratransit vehicles serving people with disabilities throughout New York City. Drivers transport individuals who rely on our service to doctors’ appointments, work, grocery stores, and much, much more. As a driver you will pick up and drop off passengers throughout the five boroughs in a safe courteous and timely manner.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Ensure safe on-road operations while maintaining on-time pick-ups and drop-offs.
- Familiarity with assigned service area.
- Awareness of ADA Policies and Procedures and understanding ADA compliance.
- Proper operation of all wheelchair lifts.
- Collect the prescribed fares and notify paratransit dispatch of any refusal to pay or any other type of issues, fare evasion, or fraud.
- Providing information to passengers.
- Welcome and help passengers.
- Effectively communicate with passengers especially in case of service disruptions.
- Perform pre and post trip inspections
- Report to the paratransit any problems that may disrupt scheduled service or cause you to fall behind schedule.
- Report immediately to dispatch any vehicular accident or passenger incident and follow the incident and accident reporting procedures.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
You Must Have:
- License: CDL A, B, or C
- Endorsement: Passenger
- Clean Driving Record: Three (3) Years
- Age Minimum: 21
- Must pass a pre employment drug test
- Knowledge of Five (5) Boroughs, Bridges, Expressways, Highways, Preferred.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Paid training
Schedule:
- Afternoon shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Weekends as needed
Supplemental Pay:
- Attendance bonus
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $25