Paratransit Driver

**DRIVERS WANTED**

The Greater New Haven Transit District is Hiring Part-Time Drivers

**GNHTD IS OFFERING A $1,500.00 SIGN-ON BONUS **

The starting hourly wage is **$20.00** per hour.

**Benefits include**:

- 401(K) plans
- Vacation
- Sick time
- Flexible schedules
- Paid training

**Job Function**:
The Paratransit Driver operates authorized vehicles from point to point within the service area and within prescribed time limits based on the computer manifest. Provide courteous and professional passenger assistance, including physical assistance to mobility-impaired passengers, as well as door-to-door pick-ups and drop-offs. Operate wheelchair lifts and secure mobility devices expertly to facilitate clients in boarding and un-boarding the vehicle using skills acquired through training and established procedures.

**Minimum Qualification Education and/ or Experience**:

- High school education or GED and 6 months of professional driving experience.
- Knowledge of Motor Vehicle Laws. Current CT State License with applicable endorsements.
- Current CT DOT medical examiner's card.

Join the best-in-class team We are committed to being an employer of choice for the South-Central CT region All Applications and Resumes are welcome.

A pre-hire background screening is required for this position. Subject to DOT drug testing. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule 1 drugs, including marijuana, for any reason.
- GNHTD is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability, genetic or any other legally protected status. A pre-hire drug screening and background screening is required for this position. Subject to DOT Drug Testing. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule 1 drugs, including Marijuana, for any reason_
- Conditions apply_

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 24 per week

**Benefits**:

- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance

Experience level:

- Under 1 year

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Every weekend
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Split shift
- Year round work

Application Question(s):

- Are you willing to undergo a background check, in accordance with local law and regulations?
- Are you available to participate in a paid two-week training program?
- Do you have at least 6 months of Professional Driving Experience?

**Education**:

- High school or equivalent (preferred)

License/Certification:

- DOT Medical Card (required)
- Passenger Endorsement (required)

Ability to Commute:

- Hamden, CT 06514 (required)

Work Location: In person