What are the responsibilities and job description for the ACCESS A RIDE PARATRANSIT DRIVERS- FULL TIME (GVCII) position at First Student?
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.
GVC II is a Bronx based demand responsive Para-Transit Company, providing specialized transportation services for people with disabilities or special needs. As part of the NYC Access-A-Ride program, we offer on-demand call-up door-to-door service from any origin to any destination in the NYC area. GVC II serves the public by ensuring a safe, efficient, accessible and convenient transportation system that meets the vital requirements of all Access-A-Ride customers.
Now Hiring for Driver : Access A Ride Paratransit Drivers - Full Time
GVCII, Bronx, NY's Paratransit Leader
Why join as a Paratransit Driver? For many reasons :
- 25.00 / HR-$26.00 / HR starting wage; depending on experience
- 5,000 Sign-on Bonus
- After 90 Days, On the Road with CDL License)
- No experience necessary! 2 Weeks (80hrs) Paid training into service!
- CDL training Class Offered
- 40 hours work week
- Additional hours available (Overtime rate $39 / Hr)
- 500 Employee Referral Program (Aliro Platform) (After 30 days of employment)
- Paid Vacations, Personal & Holidays
- Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(K) Plan & company paid life Insurance Benefits
- Safety & Attendance bonus
- Several Shifts available including Weekends and Overnights - Operating 24hrs, 7 days a week
About the Paratransit Driver Position
Qualifications :
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.
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 : $25 - $26
