We are currently on the lookout for an experienced Paratransit Operator to join our elite team in Baltimore, Maryland. As a key member you will be entrusted with ensuring safe and comfortable transportation for our passengers, while upholding the highest standards of professionalism and customer service.
Benefits
- $22.00 hourly pay under the Union Collective Bargaining Agreement (starting at $22.00, progressing to $27.69/hour over 1 year).
- Paid training.
- Flexible work schedules.
- Annual increases.
- Holiday pay after 90 calendar days.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- Indoor parking.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute flawless operations by meticulously following designated routes and schedules while adhering to safety protocols and traffic regulations.
- Provide exceptional care and assistance to passengers, ensuring smooth boarding, comfortable rides, and timely disembarkation.
- Champion vehicle safety through pre‑trip and post‑trip inspections, promptly reporting maintenance issues, and maintaining cleanliness and safety equipment readiness.
- Uphold company policies and procedures, including seat belt enforcement, emergency response preparedness, and regulatory compliance.
- Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications
- 20 years or older.
- Held a valid driver’s license for the past 3 years.
- Minimum 3 years of driving experience (personal or professional).
- Must have a satisfactory driving record.
- Excellent communication and customer‑service skills.
- Must be able to work shifts or flexible schedules as needed.
- Subject to DOT drug testing and physical, if applicable. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 prohibits the use of Schedule I drugs, including cannabis.
Physical Requirements
- Work outside in varying temperatures, weather, and humidity; 100% of the job is performed outside, work alone and in remote locations.
- Sit for extended periods (up to 6–8 hours per day); frequently walk long distances on uneven or slippery surfaces.
- Push, pull, and lift objects up to 50 pounds; bend, kneel, or crouch to retrieve equipment stored at ground level.
- Operate in heavy traffic areas while performing duties; tolerate dust, vehicle fumes, and noise.
Drug‑free Workplace
Transdev maintains a drug‑free workplace. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship, and must successfully pass a pre‑employment drug screen.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. All applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, or other legally protected status.