Sub Driver Trainee

10 Center for Disability Svcs Inc; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Retirement Savings Plan

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Generous PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Early Access to Pay with RAIN

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

The Center for Disability Services is seeking a Sub Driver Trainee to participate in a paid training program for obtaining a CDL. The role supports transporting individuals with developmental disabilities using various vans and buses, with training through to a full-time Driver position upon CDL completion.

Initial schedule during training is Monday–Friday, 20–25 hours per week with no weekends or major holidays, and offers benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be able to follow directions and communicate clearly.
• Able to perform simple arithmetic and understand weights/measures.
• Valid NYS Class D License is required.
• Willing to train and pass CDL Permit and CDL License (B or C).
• At least 21 years old and capable of lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Must be available to work out of Albany and Niskayuna locations.

Responsibilities

• Assist transporting individuals with developmental disabilities by operating vans and buses.
• Drive safely in heavy or light city and highway traffic following all regulations.

Skills

Following directions

Communication

Basic math

Education

NYS Class D License

CDL Permit Training

Job description

Where people get better at life! Join us in our mission to make a difference and shape a more inclusive future. The Center for Disability Services offers hope, innovation, and achievement to the people we support. For 80years, we have been one of upstate NewYork’s largest providers of programs and services for individuals who have disabilities. Many of the innovative programs and vital services that we offer are not available elsewhere. We are searching for a Sub Driver Trainees to join our team! This is a paid training program to assist those looking to obtain a Commercial Driver's License! Come work with our certified team to get your CDL - we will help prepare you for the written test to obtain a permit and provide you with the tools and resources for your road test to turn that permit into a license. During the training period, we offer flexible scheduling for Monday through Friday, working between 20 and 25 hours per week - no weekends or major holidays! Once you have a valid CDL, you can move up to a full time Driver, which now offers newly enhanced rates, quarterly incentives and bonus programs, and uniforms. This position provides assistance to transport individuals with developmental disabilities by operating safely and courteously, various types of vans and buses through heavy or light city and highway traffic, in all conditions and following all rules and regulations.

Requirements

• Ability to follow directions, communicate, perform simple math functions and knows basic weights and measures
• Valid NYS Class D License
• Ability to train and pass CDL Permit and License (B or C)
• At least 5 years of active driving experience required
• Must be at least 21 years old and be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
• Must be available to work out of Albany and Niskayuna locations

At The Center for Disability Services, we don’t just accept difference – we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees and the people we support. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any protected class of job applicant or employee in our employment practices.

Compensation Range:

$19.00 - $19.00

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Retirement Savings Plan
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Early Access to Pay with RAIN
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

For over 80 years, the Center for Disability Services has served as a trusted community leader, providing innovative programs and services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities here in the Capital Region and North Country. We are committed to empowering individuals to lead full, independent lives, and have served over 12,000 people to date. At the Center, we firmly believe that no job is too small when it comes to making a difference in the lives of people with disabilities. As a team, every employee plays an integral part in our mission to empower individuals and promote independence. Whether you’re directly involved in patient care, coordinating programs, managing operations, or providing essential support, your contribution is vital to creating a brighter and more accessible world for those we serve. Join us in our mission to make a difference and shape a more inclusive future.