Paratransit Operator - Safe, Community‑Focused Driver

City Of Gainesville, FL; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

On-site fitness centers

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Job summary

The City of Gainesville seeks a Paratransit Driver to operate paratransit service vehicles safely and courteously, serving riders in the Gainesville area. You report to a supervisor and perform tasks with limited supervision while upholding ADA and safety standards.

Responsibilities include operating vehicles, handling farebox transactions, assisting passengers with boarding and disembarking, and maintaining accurate daily reports and records.

Qualifications

• Three (3) verifiable, consecutive years of driving experience.
• Pre-employment medical examination required, including satisfactory drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Safely operates all models of agency paratransit service vehicles in accordance with traffic laws.
• Manages farebox transactions and records passenger data.
• Collects fares from passengers and verifies passes/IDs.
• Acts as first-line customer service representative by maintaining positive rider relations.

Job description

The City of Gainesville seeks a Paratransit Driver to operate paratransit service vehicles safely and courteously, serving riders in the Gainesville area. You report to a supervisor and perform tasks with limited supervision while upholding ADA and safety standards.

Responsibilities include operating vehicles, handling farebox transactions, assisting passengers with boarding and disembarking, and maintaining accurate daily reports and records.