Paratransit Driver: Safe Rides, Training & Career Growth

WeDriveU, Inc.; Bellingham (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision and life ins.

401(k) with 4% employer match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

WeDriveU is seeking a Paratransit Driver in Massachusetts to provide safe, reliable transportation for seniors and disabled passengers on assigned routes. You will operate various vehicles and follow strict safety, driving and customer-service standards.

The role requires excellent communication, defensive driving, and the ability to assist passengers as needed. Full-time, permanent position with $20.00/hour compensation and comprehensive benefits.

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 vehicular and industrial accidents by practicing 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

Safety-driven driving

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Defensive driving

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Job description

WeDriveU is seeking a Paratransit Driver in Massachusetts to provide safe, reliable transportation for seniors and disabled passengers on assigned routes. You will operate various vehicles and follow strict safety, driving and customer-service standards.

The role requires excellent communication, defensive driving, and the ability to assist passengers as needed. Full-time, permanent position with $20.00/hour compensation and comprehensive benefits.