Driver - Redding

MTM, Inc

Redding (CA)

On-site

USD 48,000 - 56,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid Training & Overtime

Paid Holidays & PTO

401(k) with Company Match

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

MTM Transit in partnership with Redding Area Bus Authority (RABA) seeks full-time and part-time drivers to join our team in Redding, CA. Location: 3333 South Market Street Redding, CA 96001. Shifts run 4:30am–10:30pm with 35–40+ hours per week after training.

We offer competitive hourly rates ($25.00/hr during/after training) and benefits including medical, dental, and vision, with paid training, overtime, holidays, PTO, and a 401(k) with company match. Internal growth opportunities available.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
Must be 21 years or older.
3 years valid U.S. Driver's License driving experience.
Class B-P license endorsed for air brakes and passenger transport (CA) OR ability to obtain.
No reckless driving in past 7 years.
No DUI or DWI convictions.
No more than 3 moving violations or accidents in last 3 years.
No violent criminal history.
If license revoked, 3 years post-reinstatement with no violations.
Authorized to work in CA and US.
Pass DOT physical and pre-employment drug screen.
Pass criminal background check and MVR check.

Responsibilities

Provide safe and reliable transportation.
Demonstrate defensive driving skills.
Provide excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
Assist with passenger loading and unloading from vehicle.
Assist with mobility device and securement as required.
Ensure on-time pick-up and drop-off of the customer.
Be sensitive to needs of older adults and individuals with disabilities.
Complete pre-trip, post-trip, and DV I inspections as required.
Complete paperwork as required.
Use tablets or electronic devices as required.

Skills

Tablet/GPS use

Confidentiality

First Aid CPR AED

Dress code adherence

Communication skills

Traffic signs literacy

FTA/ADA/DOT regs

Roadways familiarity

GPPV/VTT/EPN certs

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

What will your job look like?

MTM Transit in partnership with Redding Area Bus Authority (RABA) is looking for Full-Time and Part-Time drivers to join our team in Redding, CA. Location: 3333 South Market Street Redding, CA 96001 Shift: Candidates must available 7 days a week. Operations runs from 4:30am-10:30pm. Shifts will be assigned after training is completed and are expected to be 35-40+ hours per week.

Why make the move to MTM Transit?

Hourly Rate: $25.00/hr
During Training Hourly Rate: $25.50/hr
Post Training Affordable benefits including Medical, Dental and Vision
Paid Training & Overtime
Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off (PTO)
401(k) with Company Match
Internal career growth opportunities

What You’ll Need:

Experience, Education & Certifications:
High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
Must be 21 years or older
Must have 3 years valid U.S. Driver's License driving experience
Valid Class B-P (endorsed for air brakes and passenger transport) driver’s license issued by the State of California OR ability to obtain
No Reckless driving in the past 7 years
No DUI or DWI convictions
No more than 3 moving violations or accidents within last 3 years
No history of violent criminal (felony or misdemeanor) convictions
In the event that your license has been previously revoked, you must have at least 3 full subsequent years post reinstatement with no violations
Possess valid authorization to work in the State of California and the United States
Must be able to pass DOT physical and pre-employment drug screening
Must pass criminal background check investigation & Motor Vehicle Record check
Skills:
Ability to use a tablet, GPS, two-way radio, or other electronic device
Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality
Ability to be certified in First Aid, AED, and CPR.
Ability to adhere to RABA’s Operator dress code
Ability to communicate with others and comprehend instructions
Ability to understand highway traffic signs, signals, maps, manifests, and schedules
Ability to obtain knowledge of FTA, ADA, and DOT regulations
Familiarity with the main roadways and major highways in the service area
Ability to obtain the General Public Paratransit Vehicle Certification (GPPV), complete the verification of Transit Training (VTT), and be registered with the California DMV Employer Pull Notice (EPN) program, before operating any RABA vehicle
Ability to read and speak the English language sufficiently

What You’ll Do:

Provide safe and reliable transportation
Demonstrate excellent defensive driving skills
Provide excellent customer service to both internal and external stakeholders
Must assist with passenger loading and unloading from vehicle
Must assist with any mobility device and securement as required for safety protocols
Ensure the on-time pick-up and drop off of the customer
Demonstrates understanding and sensitivity to the needs of older adults and individuals with disabilities
Complete thorough vehicle pre-trip, post-trip, and DVI inspections as required
Complete paperwork as required
Utilize tablets or electronic devices as required

MTM Transit is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer MTM Transit is an equal opportunity employer who welcomes diversity and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, familial status, marital status, economic status, political status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.

About Us

As communities are challenged with increasing access while containing costs, MTM Transit strives to achieve these goals while focusing on what matters most: the passenger. Helping the disabled, elderly, and other transportation disadvantaged populations with their transit needs is the core of our operations. In 2009, MTM Health’s leadership team created MTM Transit to offer an unparalleled hands‑on management approach for transportation needs. MTM Transit offers viable solutions that help public transit agencies connect the pieces of a community’s transportation options in an effort to increase fixed route utilization, reduce costs, and remove community barriers. We remain committed to providing quality transit services to individuals who, without reliable transportation, may be unable to take advantage of employment opportunities, get to the doctor, and access other community resources. Over the past 16 years, MTM Transit has grown responsibly by focusing on the passenger experience and providing unparalleled hands‑on management.

Your Potential. Our Mission.

At MTM Transit, you’re not just part of a team—you’re at the heart of a movement to remove community barriers nationwide. We’re all about breaking the mold with bold ideas, open conversations, and a relentless focus on what matters most: you. Here, collaboration sparks breakthroughs, learning fuels growth, and every voice shapes our future. Together, we thrive, push our limits, and work as team to help you reach your full potential.

Benefits without Barriers

To show appreciation for our staff’s hard work and dedication, MTM offers more than just a paycheck. Our Total Rewards program is all encompassing, offering a wide variety of enticing benefits to ensure our employees and their families are rewarded.

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