Paratransit Driver

FIRST STUDENT MANAGEMENT LLC; Madison (WI); Vor Ort; USD 25.000 - 33.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Sign-On Bonus

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Career Advancement

EAP

Employee Discount Program

Zusammenfassung

First Student is hiring Full-Time Paratransit Drivers in Madison, Wisconsin. You will transport community members to appointments and errands, assist passengers with mobility aids, and perform safety checks with supportive training provided. No prior experience is required as we offer expert training and a $1,000 sign-on bonus.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), and opportunities for career advancement across locations in the U.S. & Canada.

Aufgaben

• Safely transport community members to appointments and errands.
• Supervise boarding and unloading; assist passengers with mobility aids.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the bus.
• Report mechanical issues and keep the vehicle clean and safe.
• Adhere to traffic laws and company safety standards.
• Communicate with passengers, staff, and dispatch about delays or behavior.
• Demonstrate customer service and leadership qualities.

Kenntnisse

English proficiency

Jobbeschreibung

Now HiringPart/Full-TimeParatransit Drivers–Madison, WI

Sign-On Bonus: $1,000*

As a Full-Time Paratransit Driver, you will play a vital role in your community and the lives of our passengers. No experienceis necessary to become a Paratransit Driver. Weare here to help you succeedwith expert training and guidance to help you become a safe and professional First Student Paratransit Driver.

Paratransit (Madison Metro) Driver benefits:

• Pay Details: Dependent on experience and qualifications
• Hourly Rate: $21.00 per hour
• Training Hourly Rate: $15 per hour
• Comprehensive professional driver training is provided, including instruction and qualifications on 9 -passenger buses, resulting in increased experience and proficiency.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurance or coverage options.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan.
• Career Advancement Opportunities:Advance into operational, maintenance, management, and leadership roles in over 540 locations across the U.S. & Canada!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Counseling and support services for personal and work-related issues.
• Community Impact: Be a trusted figure for individuals and families.
• Employee Discount Program: Discounts on various products and services.

Your day as a Paratransit Driver will include:

• Safely transport of community members and neighbors to and from appointments, errands and everything in between.
• Supervise boarding and unloading at stops; assist citizens while entering the vehicle and with mobility aids.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections (brakes, lights, tires, emergency exits).
• Report mechanical issues promptly and keep the bus clean and sanitary.
• Obey all traffic laws and company safety standards.
• Communicate with passengers, staff, and dispatch about behavior or delays.
• Demonstrate leadership and customer service skills.

Paratransit Driver Jobs are Perfect For:

• Retirees looking for supplemental income
• Parents seeking work
• Veterans transitioning into civilian roles
• Anyone seeking a second career or flexible job

Language Requirement

This role requires English proficiency. Federal, state, and local requirements, including U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, require training, safety communications, company policies, employment documents, and other job-related communications be conducted in English.

First for a reason: At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.

In the state of Washington, all technician and driving positions, including but not limited to van drivers and any other position requiring employees to drive a company-owned vehicle, are considered safety-sensitive and are therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing, including cannabis.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

First is also committed to providing a drug-free workplace.

First will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, and any other fair chance law.

Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance Poster is at this link or upon request https://www.phila.gov/media/20210423160847/Fair-Chance-Hiring-law-poster.pdf.

MISSION

Provide unmatched care and the safest ride to school, so when students arrive, they start and end their day with an exceptional experience and are ready to achieve their full potential.

FOCUS ON SAFETY

Safety is at the heart of everything we do

CARE FOR OUR STUDENTS

Ensure our vehicles are welcoming and trusted places where students feel comfortable and secure

SURPASS CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS

Go the extra mile to deliver an extraordinary experience for our customers and communities

FOSTER TEAMWORK

Work together, act with integrity, respect each other, champion diversity and inclusion

SET THE HIGHEST STANDARDS

Continually seek a better way to do things with innovation, sustainable practices, financial discipline, commercial excellence, and operational excellence