Paratransit Driver – Access-A-Ride (Full-Time)

First Student; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Career advancement

Job summary

First Student is hiring full-time Paratransit (Access-a-Ride) Drivers in the Bronx, NY. You will transport community members to appointments, assist with boarding and mobility aids, and perform vehicle inspections while upholding safety standards.

No experience is required; paid training is provided. Earn $17.00 per hour during training and $26.00 per hour after completion, with a $5,000 sign-on bonus and benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and career advancement

Qualifications

• No experience required; training provided.
• Must be able to drive 15-passenger buses as trained.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport community members to appointments, errands, and destinations.
• Assist passengers with boarding/unloading and mobility aids.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections; maintain vehicle cleanliness.
• Follow traffic laws and safety standards; communicate with dispatch.

Skills

Valid driver's license

English proficiency

Education

No specific degree required

Job description

First Student is hiring full-time Paratransit (Access-a-Ride) Drivers in the Bronx, NY. You will transport community members to appointments, assist with boarding and mobility aids, and perform vehicle inspections while upholding safety standards.

No experience is required; paid training is provided. Earn $17.00 per hour during training and $26.00 per hour after completion, with a $5,000 sign-on bonus and benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and career advancement