What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paratransit Driver position at First Student | First Transit?
First for a reason:
At First Student, we are a family of 60,000 employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.
Now Hiring Paratransit Drivers in Cranford, NJ! No Experience Necessary, We Train!
Why join as a Paratransit Driver? For many reasons:
- $18.17/HR
- $800 Sign-on Bonus *
- 40 hours work week
- $500 Employee Referral Program (Aliro Program)
- Paid Vacations, Personal & Holidays
- Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(K) PLan & company paid life Insurance Benefits
- Safety & Attendance bonus
- Several Shifts available including Weekends and Operating 7 days a week
About the Paratransit Driver Position
- Safely operate a specialized vehicle to transport disabled passengers to their desired destinations.
- Provide excellent customer service by assisting passengers with boarding, securing mobility devices, and ensuring their comfort throughout the ride.
- Follow assigned routes and schedules, while maintaining strict adherence to traffic rules and regulations.
- Exhibit exceptional patience, understanding, and empathy towards passengers, ensuring their needs are met with utmost care.
- Maintain accurate records of trips, mileage, and any events that may occur during your shift.
- Two-week paid training program into service!
Qualifications:
- Valid CDL license (Class A, B, or C) with passenger endorsements.
- Minimum 3 years of driving experience.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to handle mobility devices and assist passengers with disabilities.
- Must be at least 21 years old to apply.
- All candidates must currently possess a valid New Jersey State Driver’s license.
- All candidates must be able to pass a pre-employment Federal Drug Test and a DOT Physical.
- No more than 4 POINTS or 3 Violations in the Last 3 years.
This position is subject to DOT drug testing as a safety-sensitive employee. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason.
*Conditions apply. See location for details. Bonus Subject to Expire, Inquire within
In the state of Washington, all technician and driving positions, including but not limited to van drivers and any other position requiring employees to drive a company-owned vehicle, are considered safety-sensitive and are therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing, including cannabis.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. First is also committed to providing a drug-free workplace. First will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, and any other fair chance law. Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance Poster is at this link or upon request https://www.phila.gov/media/20210423160847/Fair-Chance-Hiring-law-poster.pdf.
Salary : $18 - $800
