Access A Ride Paratransit Drivers- Full Time
16 hours ago
Join to apply for the Access A Ride Paratransit Drivers- Full Time (MAGGIES) role 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.
Why join as a Paratransit Driver?- $26.00/HR-$39.00/HR starting wage after training; depending on experience
- $3,000 Sign-on Bonus (After 90 Days, On the Road with CDL License)
- $500 Driver Referral Bonus
- $300 Attendance Bonus Paid Twice a Year
- $250 Safety Bonus Paid Twice a Year
- $16.50 During Training
- 40 hours work week
- Additional hours available (Overtime rate $39/Hr)
- No experience necessary 2 Weeks (80hrs) Paid Training upon obtaining your Class C license
- Unpaid Class C CDL & Passenger endorsement Virtual Classes Offered
- Paid Vacations, Personal & Holidays
- Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(K) Plan & company paid life Insurance Benefits
- Several shifts available including Weekends and Overnights Operating 24hrs, 7 days a week
- 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
- Preferably some familiarity with the 5 boroughs.
- Valid CDL license (Class A, B, or C) with passenger endorsements.
- Minimum 3 years of U.S. 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 York 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.
- We will assist with your 19-A Certification requirements.
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.
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.
Seniority levelEntry level
Employment typeFull-time
Job functionManagement and Manufacturing
IndustriesSchool and Employee Bus Services
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