CDL Driver

Darts Connects; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

9 paid holidays

Health insurance

HSA

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Voluntary benefits

3% employer retirement match

Job summary

DARTS is seeking CDL Drivers to provide safe, reliable transportation for older adults and their caregivers. Our drivers ensure connections to work, medical appointments, shopping, and essential destinations with a focus on customer service and safety.

We offer flexible scheduling in a fully in-person role alongside a benefits package and training opportunities, including DOT compliance and Special Transportation Services Certificated training.

Qualifications

• Requires Class C CDL with Passenger Endorsement; able to pass DOT physical.
• Must pass urine drug test and participate in random testing.
• Good driving record per DOT standards and background checks.
• Able to assist passengers with mobility devices and lifting.
• Must obtain/maintain Special Transportation Services Certificated training.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and assist passengers as needed.
• Follow established schedules and dispatch instructions.
• Maintain radio/phone contact with dispatcher and follow procedures.
• Conduct vehicle inspections and daily logs; report issues.
• Operate vehicles safely and obey traffic laws.

Skills

CDL with Passenger Endorsement

DOT physical clearance

Background check (NETStudy 2.0)

Drug testing compliance

Safe driving

Customer service

Mobility assistance

Education

Special Transportation Services Certificated training

Job description

DARTS is a community-based nonprofit that connects people to services and partnerships that improve their quality of life, help them age well, and enable them to engage in their community. DARTS provides a network of valuable information and resources to people of all ages and fosters the health of the community by helping people remain active and connected to one another. Our mission is to create connections that enrich aging. We use long term strategies and a roadmap to achieve the vision. We are a voice for aging in community and industry forums to influence policies affecting the senior services field.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of older adults and their caregivers? Join DARTS and be part of a team that values dedication, compassion, and continuous improvement. Together, we can create connections that enrich the aging experience for older adults and their caregivers.

Wages

$23.00 - $25.00 per hour depending on qualifications and level of experience

If hired to work 32-40 hours per week, you will be eligible for the following benefits:

• Generous paid time off
• 9 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays
• Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Long-term disability insurance – the employer pays the premiums
• Employer-paid basic life insurance with the option for additional coverage paid by the employee
• Voluntary benefits: Accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, short-term disability insurance
• DARTS sponsors a retirement plan with a 3% employer match and immediate vesting.

If hired to work 20-25 hours per week, you will be eligible for the following benefits:

• Paid time off
• 4 hours of holiday pay for 4 holidays
• Dental and vision insurance
• Employer-paid basic life insurance with the option for additional coverage paid by the employee
• Voluntary benefits: Accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, short-term disability insurance
• DARTS sponsors a retirement plan with a 3% employer match and immediate vesting.

If hired to work 15-19 hours per week, you will be eligible for the following benefits:

• Paid time off
• 4 hours of holiday pay for 4 holidays
• DARTS sponsors a retirement plan with a 3% employer match and immediate vesting.

Because DARTS is a member with Metropolitan Alliance of Connected Communities (MACC) who partners with St. Mary's University, DARTS employees and their spouses are also eligible for the following benefits at St. Mary's University:

• Discounted tuition for Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate programs
• Access to advancement (internships, job placement, field practice)

Schedule

This is a regular, fully in-person position that includes flexible scheduling between 6am and 9pm. DARTS is looking to hire 2 Drivers between 32-40 hours per week, and at least 3 Drivers between 15-25 hours per week.

Job Summary

DARTS is seeking safety-minded, friendly individuals to join our team of professional drivers as CDL Drivers. Our Para-Transit Drivers provide safe, reliable transportation that helps people stay connected to their communities, whether they're traveling to work, medical appointments, shopping, or other important destinations.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service, including providing passenger assistance when needed.
• Follow established schedules as routed and dispatched.
• Maintain radio or phone contact with dispatcher and always follow radio procedures to maximize efficiency and report any schedule change to the transit office.
• Conduct vehicle inspections and follow requirements for daily logs and accident reporting.
• Operate vehicles safely and obey all traffic laws.

What You Bring

• You have a Class C CDL License with Passenger Endorsement (required).
• You must be able to pass a DOT Physical and a DHS NETStudy 2.0 background check.
• You must be able to follow DARTS' Substance Abuse Policy, which includes passing a urine drug test after a contingent job offer has been made and participating in the random drug and alcohol testing program during employment.
• You must be able to provide a current DOT Medical Card or pass a DOT physical examination after a contingent job offer has been made and pass subsequent physicals at DOT-specified intervals throughout employment.
• You must have and maintain a good driving record during employment as set by DOT standards.
• You are dependable, safety-focused, and enjoy serving the public.
• You have excellent customer service skills and can maintain client confidentiality.
• You have the physical strength to be able to help passengers using mobility devices (e.g., wheelchairs, scooters, walkers). Includes bending, squatting or kneeling to secure mobility devices to the floor.
• You are physically able to push/pull 175-400 pounds up or down inclines.
• You have the ability to help ambulatory passengers up and down stairs.
• You have the physical ability to exit and enter the bus with each client.
• You have the ability to step-up approximately 20” to enter bus multiple times during shift.
• You have the ability to physically bend over to secure wheelchairs to the floor multiple times during shift.
• You have the ability to squat or get down on one or both knees multiple times during shift.
• You have a desire to assist and work with older adults.
• You must have or be able to obtain Special Transportation Services Certificated training, renewable at certain intervals, including Passenger Assistance Training, First Aid, Defensive Driving, and Maltreatment Awareness Training. DARTS will provide initial and recurrent training.
• You have a valid driver’s license and the ability to meet DARTS's driving record requirements, or access to reliable transportation. Please note that if the license was not issued in the state of Minnesota, you have 60 days after becoming a Minnesota resident in which to apply for your Minnesota driver's license or permit.

Diversity and open expression are fundamental to the work of DARTS. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment where everyone can belong. Every member of our team enriches our work by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our sector: individuals who identify as BIPOC, Indigenous or people of culture, LGBTQI+ and gender fluid or gender nonconforming, individuals with disabilities (both seen and unseen), veterans, people of any age or family status. We encourage you to apply even if you feel like you don't fit 100% of the technical requirements. Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, disability, age, marital status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, criminal history (justice-impacted status), housing or homelessness status, height, or weight.

Our organization has a partnership with Metropolitan Alliance of Connected Communities (MACC) to provide administrative services including management of the hiring process. If you apply for this position, you may see references to MACC in some online materials.

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