Part-Time Paratransit Driver: ADA Door-to-Door Service

Transdev; Portland (OR); Presencial; USD 38.000 - 53.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Vacation

Paid sick leave

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Life insurance

Company holidays

Descripción de la vacante

Transdev in Portland, OR is seeking a part-time TriMet Lift Driver to deliver safe, door-to-door transit for ADA passengers under the LIFT contract. You will operate a transit bus or van, follow schedules, assist passengers with disabilities, and perform pre- and post-trip checks.

Starting pay $27.25 with progression to $38.44 over 3 years. Benefits include vacation, sick leave, medical, dental & vision, life insurance, and 401k.

Formación

• 21 years or older.
• Minimum 5 years of driving experience (personal or professional).
• Excellent communication & customer service skills.
• Must have or obtain valid driver’s license issued in the state of Oregon or Washington before training starts.
• Must be able to work shifts or flexible work schedules as needed.
• Must be able to work assigned shifts, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and flexible or split schedules as required by operational needs.
• Must be able pass a DOT physical and maintain a DOT card throughout employment.
• Subject to a DOT drug testing and physical if applicable. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including cannabis, for any reason.

Responsabilidades

• Safety-Focused Operations: Execute flawless operations by meticulously following designated routes and schedules, while adhering to stringent safety protocols and traffic regulations.
• Passenger Care: Exhibit exceptional care and assistance towards passengers, ensuring smooth boarding, comfortable rides, and timely disembarkation for all.
• Vehicle Vigilance: Champion vehicle safety through comprehensive pre-trip and post-trip inspections, promptly reporting any maintenance issues, and maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and safety equipment readiness.
• Adherence to Protocols: Uphold company policies and procedures rigorously, encompassing seat belt enforcement, emergency response preparedness, and compliance with regulatory mandates.
• Operates a transit bus or van and transports passengers with disabilities safely in accordance with Company policy and local, county, state, and federal laws.
• Provides door-to-door assistance to passengers to safely travel between the vehicle and the door of home or destination. This includes escorting and assisting passengers with disabilities including pushing wheelchairs up and down ramps, assisting passengers up and down stairs, steps and curbs and inclines, assisting passengers on the vehicle and securing passengers and their mobility aids on the vehicle.
• Other duties as required

Conocimientos

Driving experience

Customer service

DOT compliance

Wheelchair assistance

Safety awareness

Descripción del empleo

Transdev in Portland, OR is seeking a part-time TriMet Lift Driver to deliver safe, door-to-door transit for ADA passengers under the LIFT contract. You will operate a transit bus or van, follow schedules, assist passengers with disabilities, and perform pre- and post-trip checks.

Starting pay $27.25 with progression to $38.44 over 3 years. Benefits include vacation, sick leave, medical, dental & vision, life insurance, and 401k.