Transit Driver: Safe Rides, Real Community Impact

MTM, Inc; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

Paid Training & Overtime

Paid Holidays & PTO

401(k) with Company Match

Internal career growth opportunities

Job summary

MTM Transit in Austin, Texas, is hiring full-time drivers to provide safe, reliable transportation for our communities. Beginning training classes start every Monday, with a focus on customer service, safety, and efficient operations.

Join MTM Transit and CapMetro to help remove barriers to mobility. You’ll use tablets, GPS, and radios to support on-time pickups and courteous service for riders, including older adults and people with disabilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Valid US driver’s license for 3 years.
• Texas driver’s license or able to obtain within 3 months.
• No DUI or DWI in past 10 years.
• No more than 1 moving violation in 3 years, 2 in 5 years.
• Must pass DOT physical and pre-employment drug/alcohol screening.
• Must pass TX DPS MVR background check.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Resume with at least 10 years of work history.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and reliable transportation.
• Demonstrate defensive driving skills.
• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist with passenger loading and unloading from vehicle.
• Assist with mobility devices and securement as required for safety protocols.
• Ensure on-time pick-up and drop-off of the customer.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to needs of older adults and individuals with disabilities.
• Complete thorough vehicle pre-trip and post-trip inspections; complete required paperwork.
• Utilize tablets or electronic devices as required.

Skills

GPS navigation

Confidentiality

Communication

Traffic signs

Regulatory knowledge

Route knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Tablets

GPS devices

Two-way radio

Job description

MTM Transit in Austin, Texas, is hiring full-time drivers to provide safe, reliable transportation for our communities. Beginning training classes start every Monday, with a focus on customer service, safety, and efficient operations.

Join MTM Transit and CapMetro to help remove barriers to mobility. You’ll use tablets, GPS, and radios to support on-time pickups and courteous service for riders, including older adults and people with disabilities.