Paratransit Service Employee

GVC II; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union medical, dental, and vision

Paid vacation and personal time off

Paid birthday and designated holidays

Scheduled wage increases

Life insurance

Boot allowance

Union 401(k) retirement plan

Growth opportunities

Job summary

GVC II, part of First Student, seeks a Paratransit Service Employee to support daily fleet readiness, vehicle inspections, and facility operations ensuring safe, dependable service.

You will fuel, inspect, and reposition paratransit vehicles, maintain records, and assist with clean and organized yards, with safety at the forefront. This role requires flexibility for weekend/holiday hours and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Dependable, punctual, and committed to workplace safety.
• Comfortable performing physically active work in indoor and outdoor environments.
• Willingness to work flexible schedules, including weekends, holidays, and extended hours as needed.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to follow instructions, work independently, and contribute to a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Fuel, inspect, and reposition paratransit vehicles throughout the facility.
• Conduct vehicle condition checks, identifying visible damage, fluid issues, and other concerns.
• Maintain accurate fueling, inspection, and inventory records.
• Assist with interior and exterior vehicle cleaning to maintain fleet presentation standards.
• Keep parking areas, fueling stations, yards, and maintenance facilities clean and organized.
• Respond to fuel spills and other facility concerns in accordance with safety procedures.
• Communicate vehicle defects, safety hazards, and operational concerns to supervisors.
• Provide general fleet and yard support as needed to maintain efficient daily operations.

Skills

Age 21+

HS Diploma

Dependable

Physical fitness

Flexible schedule

Attention to detail

Team player

Independent worker

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Paratransit Service Employee

Location: Bronx, NY. Company: GVC II. Employment Type: Full-Time | Varied Shifts. Pay: $20 per hour.

Why First Student?

At GVC II, part of the First Student family, we take pride in providing safe, reliable transportation services to the communities we serve. Our maintenance and quality control teams play a vital role in keeping our paratransit fleet safe, clean, and ready for daily operations. We're looking for dependable, detail-oriented individuals to join our team as Paratransit Service Employee (Quality Control Specialists). This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on fleet experience while building a career in the transportation industry.

What We Offer

• Union medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid vacation and personal time off
• Paid birthday and designated holidays
• Scheduled wage increases
• Life insurance
• Boot allowance
• Union 401(k) retirement plan
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement

What You'll Do

As a Paratransit Quality Control Specialist, you'll support daily fleet readiness, vehicle inspections, and facility operations to help ensure our vehicles are prepared to provide safe, dependable service.

• Fuel, inspect, and reposition paratransit vehicles throughout the facility.
• Conduct vehicle condition checks, identifying visible damage, fluid issues, and other concerns.
• Maintain accurate fueling, inspection, and inventory records.
• Assist with interior and exterior vehicle cleaning to maintain fleet presentation standards.
• Keep parking areas, fueling stations, yards, and maintenance facilities clean and organized.
• Respond to fuel spills and other facility concerns in accordance with safety procedures.
• Communicate vehicle defects, safety hazards, and operational concerns to supervisors.
• Provide general fleet and yard support as needed to maintain efficient daily operations.

What We're Looking For

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Dependable, punctual, and committed to workplace safety.
• Comfortable performing physically active work in indoor and outdoor environments.
• Willingness to work flexible schedules, including weekends, holidays, and extended hours as needed.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to follow instructions, work independently, and contribute to a team environment.

Why Join GVC II?

At GVC II, your work makes a difference every day. Quality Control Specialists help ensure that vehicles are ready to serve passengers who rely on safe, accessible transportation. This position also provides valuable experience for individuals interested in advancing into roles such as Mechanic, Maintenance Supervisor, or Paratransit Driver. With comprehensive union benefits, opportunities to develop new skills, and the support of an established transportation organization, you'll have the opportunity to build a lasting career.

Language Requirement

This role requires English proficiency. Federal, state, and local requirements, including U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, require training, safety communications, company policies, employment documents, and other job-related communications be conducted in English.

First for a reason: At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer. In the state of Washington, all technician and driving positions, including but not limited to van drivers and any other position requiring employees to drive a company-owned vehicle, are considered safety-sensitive and are therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing, including cannabis.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. First is also committed to providing a drug-free workplace. First will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, and any other fair chance law. Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance Poster is at this link or upon request https://www.phila.gov/media/20210423160847/Fair-Chance-Hiring-law-poster.pdf.

MISSION

• Provide unmatched care and the safest ride to school, so when students arrive, they start and end their day with an exceptional experience and are ready to achieve their full potential.
• FOCUS ON SAFETY: Safety is at the heart of everything we do.
• CARE FOR OUR STUDENTS: Ensure our vehicles are welcoming and trusted places where students feel comfortable and secure.
• SURPASS CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS: Go the extra mile to deliver an extraordinary experience for our customers and communities.
• FOSTER TEAMWORK: Work together, act with integrity, respect each other, champion diversity and inclusion.
• SET THE HIGHEST STANDARDS: Continually seek a better way to do things with innovation, sustainable practices, financial discipline, commercial excellence, and operational excellence.