Paratransit CDL Driver - Safe Rides & Training

WeDriveU, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with 4% employer match

Financial Wellness Tool

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid holidays

Pet & Legal Insurance

On-the-job training

Internal transfer opportunities

Job summary

WeDriveU, Inc. is seeking Paratransit Drivers to provide safe, reliable transportation for passengers using a variety of vehicles. You will follow routes, ensure on-time performance, and maintain vehicle readiness while upholding company standards.

The role requires strong communication, ability to assist passengers, and commitment to safety. Training is provided, and advancement opportunities exist within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must possess, or be able to obtain, all valid applicable state license and other required certifications to operate company vehicles.
• Must meet physical and medical requirements and pass substance abuse screening; as a safety-sensitive employee, will be subject to random substance abuse screening under Company policy.
• Extensive knowledge of traffic rules and regulations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lift and assist passengers when necessary.
• Must have a high degree of attention and considerable dexterity in the control of vehicles.
• Must practice defensive driving at all times and avoid accidents by safe driving and work habits.
• Compliance with all applicable company, federal, state, county, district, and contract specific Driver requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provides safe and reliable transportation service to passengers by operating position specific vehicles such as sedans, vans, paratransit vans, limousines, taxi-cabs, shuttles, medium duty buses, transit buses, and/or motor coaches with a fixed or changing route.
• Reports any maintenance problems to Maintenance in accordance with Company procedure and does not operate an unsafe vehicle.
• Reports to duty on time and maintains assigned route on time but in a safe manner.
• Physically assists passengers in evacuation of the vehicle in case of emergency.
• Immediately reports any accident or incident per Company policy.
• Exercises passenger and/or student management per Company policy.
• Informs all appropriate personnel of problems/procedures.
• Keeps the interior of the assigned vehicle clean and presentable.
• Presents a neat and professional personal appearance at all times.
• Ensures vehicle is properly fueled according to facility procedures.
• Completes all required paperwork (including route change sheets, time cards, vehicle repair requests) and submits to the appropriate authority in a timely manner.
• Maintains a cooperative attitude with fellow employees, supervisors, customers, and passengers while always promoting company goodwill.
• Prepares vehicle for inclement weather conditions, including scraping or cleaning windows, applying tire chains.
• Safely and efficiently utilizes vehicle equipment, including wheelchair lifts, radios and emergency equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Traffic rules knowledge

Defensive driving

Passenger assistance

Safety-conscious

Job description

WeDriveU, Inc. is seeking Paratransit Drivers to provide safe, reliable transportation for passengers using a variety of vehicles. You will follow routes, ensure on-time performance, and maintain vehicle readiness while upholding company standards.

The role requires strong communication, ability to assist passengers, and commitment to safety. Training is provided, and advancement opportunities exist within a supportive team environment.