Paratransit Driver (Class C Driver's License)

VistAbility; Concord (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Cell phone stipend

Mileage reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

VistAbility in Concord, CA is seeking a Paratransit Driver to transport adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities from their homes to a day program facility in the morning and return them home in the afternoon.

Qualified candidates must hold a Class C California Driver's license with a good driving record, at least one year of verifiable work driving, and the ability to complete transportation documentation; the position offers part-time hours with split shifts and mileage and cell

Qualifications

• Class C California Driver's license and good driving record.
• At least one year of continuous work driving experience.
• Ability to complete transportation documentation accurately.

Responsibilities

• Transport adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to and from day programs.
• Maintain safety and supervise riders during transit.
• Interact in a positive, supportive manner with riders and complete required paperwork.

Skills

Map reading

Punctuality

Reliability

Communication

Tools

Class C license

Job description

Paratransit Driver (Class C Driver's License) (Concord, CA)

Position: Paratransit Driver

Location: Concord, CA

Shift: Split Shift. Monday-Friday.

Hours: 7:45am–9:45am and 2:30pm–4:30pm

Compensation: $24 per hour (20 hours / week)

Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

Required business use of a personal cell phone is reimbursed through a semi monthly stipend.

Mileage is reimbursed at the IRS rate for approved business travel.

Paid time off:

• 11 paid holidays + 1 birthday holiday
• 12 sick days per year
• 10–25 vacation days per year (based on tenure)

Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

Do you have experiencewith driving medical transport, ambulance or emergency vehicles, airport shuttles, limousines, transporting clients for appointments or outings? Part-time and split shift, Paratransit Driver needed to work in Concord. Transport adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities from their homes to day program facility in the morning and return to program participants' homes in the afternoon.

Qualifications:

• Ability to read maps, be punctual, reliable and to work various hours during the day.
• Some experience with vehicle maintenance.
• Ability to complete transportation documentation accurately.
• Good communication skills; ability to interact in a positive and supportive manner with riders.
• Experience with securing wheelchairs with tie downs.
• Ability to maintain supervision of riders to ensure safety while in transit.

Minimum requirements:

• Class C California Driver's license
• Good driving record
• At least one year of continuous, verifiable experience driving for work purposes
• Must be able to successfully complete all screenings as required by Community Care Licensing