Driver - Salem

MTM Health; Salem (AL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate $22.51

Benefits 95% employer paid

CDL prep assistance

Paid training & overtime

Paid holidays & PTO

401(k) with company match

Internal career growth opportunities

Job summary

MTM Transit, in partnership with the Salem Area Mass Transit, is seeking Full Time Drivers to operate ADA Paratransit, Shop & Ride and Fixed Regional routes in Salem, OR. Training classes start every other week.

Location: 2195 Hyacinth NE, Suite 170, Salem, OR 97301. Earn an hourly rate of $22.51 with generous benefits and opportunities for growth. CDL assistance and paid training are provided.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Must possess a valid Oregon Class B CDL with air brake & passenger endorsement or ability to obtain.
• Valid U.S. Driver's License for the past 5 years.
• No more than five moving violations in three years.
• No more than two at-fault or chargeable accidents in five years.
• No suspensions or revocations in past 5 years.
• No felony, drug or alcohol convictions in last 10 years.
• Must pass DOT physical and pre-employment drug/alcohol screen.
• Must pass background and MV record checks.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.
• Resume with 10+ years work history required.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and reliable transportation to passengers.
• Demonstrate defensive driving skills.
• Deliver excellent customer service to stakeholders.
• Assist with passenger loading and unloading.
• Secure mobility devices as required for safety.
• Ensure on-time pick-up and drop-off of customers.
• Display sensitivity to needs of older adults and individuals with disabilities.
• Complete vehicle pre-trip and post-trip inspections; paperwork as required.
• Use tablets or electronic devices as required.

Skills

Tablet & GPS

Confidentiality

Communication

Traffic signs & schedules

FTA/ADA/DOT regs

Road knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Oregon Class B CDL with air brake & passenger endorsement

Job description

Make a Difference

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.

At MTM Transit, it is never just a ride, it's personal. We understand that our passengers deserve personalized attention and exceptional care and to us, every trip is important. We have exciting opportunities to join our growing team where your work has a direct impact on the communities we serve. Our company culture is one of innovation, collaboration, and growth. If you are passionate, driven, and ready to join a team where your work will directly transform and shape our industry, then we want to talk to you!

MTM Transit, in partnership with the Salem Area Mass Transit, is looking for Full Time Drivers to operate the ADA Paratransit, Shop & Ride and Fixed Regional routes in Salem, OR. We currently have training classes that start every other week!

Location: 2195 Hyacinth NE Suit 170 Salem, OR 97301

Why make the move to MTM Transit?

• Hourly Rate: $22.51 per hour
• Benefits are 95% employer paid (Medical, Dental and Vision)
• Assistance with CDL preparation and test
• 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 of age or older
• Must possess a valid Oregon Class B CDL with an air brake & passenger endorsement or ability to obtain
• Valid U.S. Driver's License for the past 5 years
• No more than five (5) moving violations in three (3) years
• No more than two (2) at-fault or chargeable accidents in the past five (5) years
• No suspension or revocations of driving privileges within the past (5) years (This does not pertain to any commercial or CDL downgrades.)
• No conviction in the last 10 years of: a felony, drug and alcohol offense. Reckless driving, hit & run, leaving the scene of an accident, negligent driving, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, vehicular assault or homicide.
• No DWI/DUI convictions in the last 10 years
• Must be able to pass DOT physical and pre-employment drug/alcohol screening
• Must pass criminal background check investigation & Motor Vehicle record check
• Valid authorization to work in the United States
• Must provide a resume with a minimum of 10 years work history

Skills:

• Ability to use a tablet, GPS, two-way radio, or other electronic device
• Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality
• 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

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.

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