Paratransit Driver - Access-a-Ride (Full-Time) $5K Sign-On

First Student Shared Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Career advancement

Overtime pay

Safety bonus

Attendance bonus

Referral bonus

Paid training

Guaranteed hours

Employee discounts

EAP

Job summary

First Student in the Bronx, NY is hiring full-time Paratransit Drivers (Access-a-Ride GCV II). No experience is required; training is provided. Earn $26.00 per hour after training, with a $17.00 training wage and a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

As a Paratransit Driver you will transport riders to appointments, assist with boarding and mobility aids, perform pre-trip inspections, and maintain a clean vehicle.

Qualifications

• No experience required; training provided.
• Must have valid NY driver's license or be willing to obtain one.
• Clean driving record with no more than 4 points on license.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport riders to appointments and errands.
• Assist passengers boarding and alighting; help with mobility aids.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections; report issues promptly.
• Maintain clean vehicle and adhere to safety standards.
• Communicate with dispatch and passengers to ensure timely service.

Skills

English proficiency

Customer service

Safe driving

Driving record

Job description

First Student in the Bronx, NY is hiring full-time Paratransit Drivers (Access-a-Ride GCV II). No experience is required; training is provided. Earn $26.00 per hour after training, with a $17.00 training wage and a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

As a Paratransit Driver you will transport riders to appointments, assist with boarding and mobility aids, perform pre-trip inspections, and maintain a clean vehicle.