Paratransit Operator

Transdev North America; Village of Garden City (NY); On-site; USD 67,199,328 - 72,875,040; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $5,000

Paid time off

Medical, dental & vision after 90 days

Life insurance

401k retirement benefits

Job summary

Transdev North America is hiring immediately for Paratransit CDL Bus Drivers in Nassau County, NY. You will transport individuals to appointments, work, and stores with a strong emphasis on safety and customer service.

The role starts at an hourly rate of $23.4463 with planned progression to $25.4366 over 3 years, plus a $5,000 sign-on bonus paid in six increments. Eligible full-time employees receive PTO, health/dental/vision, life insurance and 401k after 90 days.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Valid NY State CDL Class C or higher with passenger endorsement.
• Must present MVR from last 30 days; DOT drug testing required.

Responsibilities

• Safely transporting passengers in a courteous, reliable manner.
• Assist boarding of passengers using wheelchairs or mobility aids and secure equipment.
• Notify dispatch of incidents or mechanical concerns.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Excellent customer and communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Hiring Immediately for Paratransit CDL Bus Drivers!

$5,000 sign-on-bonus paid out in 6 increments.

Transdev drivers are a specialized team of people! We operate paratransit vehicles serving people with disabilities throughout Nassau County, NY. Each day our drivers transport individuals who rely on our service to doctors’ appointments, work, grocery stores, and much, much more! As a driver you will provide our clients with the freedom and independence of reliable, safe transportation. If you love helping people and driving – come work for us!

Transdev is proud to offer

Starting hourly rate $23.4463 with progression to $25.4366 over 3 years.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Medical, dental & vision after 90 calendar days of employment for full-time employees, life insurance, 401k retirement benefits

Responsibilities

• Safely transporting passengers in a safe, courteous, and reliable manner throughout the service area
• Assisting in the boarding of passengers using wheelchairs or other mobility aids and properly secure wheelchairs and scooters
• Notify dispatch of any incidents, accidents, mechanical concerns
• Other duties as required

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent
• A valid NY State CDL Class C or higher driver's license with passenger endorsement in good standing is required.
• Must present an original Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) issued within the last 30 days
• Previous bus or heavy-duty vehicle driving experience preferred
• Excellent customer and communication skills
• Must be able to work shifts or flexible work schedules
• Subject to DOT drug testing. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason.

Drug-Free Workplace

• Be eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future (if based in the U.S.).
• Successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Transdev complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact us: [e-mail]

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.

Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status.