Driver

AP3 Transportation; Richmond, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Drug free workplace

Job summary

AP3 Transportation in California operates East Bay Paratransit, delivering safe, reliable transportation for disabled passengers in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. The driver role emphasizes courteous service, punctuality, and the ability to navigate urban routes. The position includes paid training and benefits, with opportunities to serve a vital community need through dependable daily work.

Qualifications

• Possess a Class A or B license with Passenger Endorsement.
• Possess a valid DOT medical certificate.
• Must be at least 23 years of age and have held a regular driver license for 3 years.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, background check and DOT physical.
• Excellent communication & customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading of passengers on vehicles.
• Transporting of passengers, including seniors or persons with disabilities.
• Communication of transport details with dispatch.
• Escorting passengers from vehicle to/from first pickup location.
• Maintains a strong attendance record.
• Must drive to any assigned location, which may involve driving over bridges and through tunnels.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Safety consciousness

Job description

# Driver## DescriptionJoin us on this opportunity to provide safe, reliable transportation for disabled passengers via East Bay Paratransit in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. This service makes a real difference to the lives of our passengers and will make you proud of the work that you do.**Job Purpose:**Provides safe, reliable, and efficient transportation. Drives and maintains the appearance of the interior of the bus.**Job Responsibilities:*** Loading and unloading of passengers on vehicles* Transporting of passengers, including those that are either senior citizens, or persons with disabilities* Communication of transport details with dispatch* Escorting passengers from vehicle to/from first pickup location* Maintains a strong attendance record.* Must drive to any assigned location, which may involve driving over bridges and through tunnels.## Qualifications**Requirements:*** Possess a Class A or B license with Passenger Endorsement* Possess a valid DOT medical certificate* Must be at least 23 years of age and have held a regular driver license for 3 years* Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen, background check and DOT physical* Excellent communication & customer service skills**Physical Requirements**:* Ability to push/pull tension of at least 50 pounds and ability to bend and stoop/kneel to assist passengers boarding and securing in wheelchair/scooters and/or to retrieve equipment. Twist at the knee and waist when operating vehicle, performing vehicle inspections, and securing wheelchairs. Reach forward, rearward, upward, and downward when operating vehicle, performing vehicle inspections, and securing wheelchairs.* Required to sit while operating vehicle approximately 75% of the work day. The remaining 25% of the day will require the operator to move both in the internal and exterior perimeters of the bus, including a pre-trip inspection of the vehicle by walking around and through the vehicle.* Ability to verbally communicate with passengers and dispatchers/road supervisors including use of a 2-way radio and/or PA system.**We Offer:*** Paid training* Paid vacation, sick and holidays* Drug free workplace*AP3 Systems 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.*