Paratransit Bus Driver

Paratransit Drivers

Hiring Immediately in Maplewood, New Jersey

$16.40 / hour for CDL Drivers

$15.38 / hour for non-CDL Drivers

Transdev Services, Inc. is hiring Paratransit Drivers to start immediately at our Maplewood, NJ facility in Essex County. The ideal candidate will provide passengers with safe, friendly transportation to and from their destinations in vehicles designed for wheelchair lifts, seats, and their special access. We welcome candidates with experience in customer service or home healthcare who can provide high-quality customer care and satisfaction. Transdev proudly serves our communities with ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) transportation.

So, come join the largest private-sector operator of public transportation in North America - one that cares about its employees, passengers, and their communities.

Why Drive with Us?

• $16.40 / hour for CDL Drivers
• $15.38 / hour for non-CDL Drivers
• No experience necessary
• Paid training
• Paid health benefits
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• Flexible work schedules
• 401(k)
• Annual increases
• Tuition reimbursement
• Career advancement opportunities
• Being appreciated as a valuable member of a great team

How we are keeping our employees and customers safe:

• Strict adherence to CDC Guidelines.
• Enhanced vehicle cleaning/disinfecting measures with concentrated focus on high frequency touch areas.
• PPE distribution (hand sanitizer, masks, gloves).
• Social distancing enforced.
• Enhanced facility cleaning/disinfecting measures with concentrated focus on high frequency touch areas.

What you will be doing:

• Provide door-to-door transportation for passengers safely and efficiently.
• Ensure passengers are properly secured and aid with all entries and exits.
• Greet passengers, accept fare payment, and maintain a safe environment.
• Notify dispatch of all incidents, accidents, mechanical concerns.
• Completes pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Other duties as required.

We want you to drive with us if you:

• Are 21 years old or older with a high school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Have a valid CDL B license with passenger endorsement OR be willing to obtain one.
• Have a record of safe and responsible driving over the past 5 years
• Have excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Please note all applicants are subject to a physical and DOT drug testing. DOT regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of schedule 1 drugs, including marijuana, for any reason.

Physical requirements include the ability to:

• Sit for extended periods of time.
• Lift, push, pull, and carry tools, objects, or equipment above shoulder level without assistance.
• Move up and down stairs easily.
• Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.

About Transdev:

Transdev is the largest private sector operator of multiple modes of passenger transit in North America, providing bus, rail, paratransit and shuttle services. We manage over 200 transportation contracts for cities, transit authorities and airports, providing safe, sustainable, and innovative mobility solutions. Our mission is to improve public transportation, to enhance quality of life and contribute to a more sustainable environment.

For more information please visit our website at www.transdevna.jobs

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.

Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

Drug-free workplace

If based in the United States, applicants must be eligible to work in U.S. without restrictions for any employer at any time; able to pass a drug screen

California applicants: Please Click Here for CA Employee Privacy Policy.

Job Category: Driver/Operator - Bus, Paratransit, Taxi, Limo, Shuttle

Job Type: Full Time

Req ID: 3704

Pay Group: FVZ

Cost Center: 163

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.

Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

Drug-free workplace

If based in the United States, applicants must be eligible to work in U.S. without restrictions for any employer at any time; be able to pass a drug screen and background check.

California applicants: Please Click Here for CA Employee Privacy Policy.

About Transdev

Cities, counties, airports, companies, and universities across the U.S. contract with Transdev to operate their transportation systems, maintain their vehicle and fleets, and deliver on mobility solutions. Transdev U.S. employs a team of 32,000 across 400 locations while maintaining more than 17,000 vehicles.

Part of a global company, Transdev is a leader in mobility with operations in 19 countries, proudly operated by 110,000 team members from around the world. As an operator and global integrator of mobility, we are driven by our purpose. Transdev - the mobility company - empowers the freedom to move every day thank to safe, reliable, and innovative solutions that serve the common good. Find out more at or watch an overview video.

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