Vehicle Operator

Paratransi; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Same Day Pay via TapCheck

Health benefits after probation

800+ hours paid holidays/vacation

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Paratransit, Inc. is seeking a Vehicle Operator in Sacramento, CA, for a full-time role driving seniors and disabled passengers, and operating a fixed-route shuttle to farmers’ markets and hospitals, plus delivering food bank boxes.

The job requires a clean driving record, 21+ years old, ability to lift 28lbs and wheelchair handling up to 400lbs, pre-employment drug test, post-offer physical, and background check. Open shifts 5:30am–7:30pm, 40 hours weekly, with benefits after probation.

Qualifications

• Must have a clean driving record.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana), post-offer physical and background check.
• Reliable with a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Drive seniors and disabled passengers to programs.
• Operate a fixed-route shuttle to farmers’ markets and hospitals.
• Deliver food bank boxes to individuals in need.
• Boxes weigh up to 28lbs.
• Pick up seniors and disabled passengers from their programs and transport them home.
• Must bend to floor to secure wheelchairs.
• Must push wheelchairs weighing up to 400lbs.

Skills

Clean driving record

Reliable

Pre-employment drug test

Post-offer physical

Background check

Job description

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Vehicle Operator

Full Time Manual Labor California, Sacramento, CA, US

12 days ago Requisition ID: 1090

Salary Range: $17.50 To $17.50 Hourly

Do you want weekends and holidays off? Do you love driving? Are you friendly and enjoy helping others? If yes, this may be the job for you!

About the Position:

A typical day for our drivers includes: Driving seniors and disabled passengers to their program. Driving a free fixed route shuttle to farmers’ markets and hospitals. Delivering food bank boxes to individuals in need. Boxes weigh up to 28lbs. Picking up seniors and disabled passengers from their program and taking them home. You must be able to bend down to the floor to secure wheelchairs to the bus. Must be able to push wheelchairs weighing up to 400lbs.

Once a job offer is made must be able to show proof of having all 3 of the following documents. Copies not allowed :

1. Certified Birth Certificate, Valid/unexpired Permanente Resident Card, U.S. Certificate of Birth Aboard or Consular Report of Birth Abroad of U.S. Citizen, U.S. Passport or Certificate of Naturalization

2. Social Security Card

Schedule:

• Must have open availability between 5:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday to Friday
• 8-11 hour shifts, 5 days a week, over time after 8 hours, double time after 10 hours
• No late nights, weekends or holidays
• Guaranteed at least 40 hours per week

Qualifications:

• Clean driving record (no more than 2 points)
• At least 21 years old for insurability
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana), post-offer physical and background check
• Reliable
• Starting pay: $17.50 per hour
• Same Day Pay available through TapCheck
• Free Kaiser Medical and SunLife Dental after 60 days
• Paid 10 holidays, 10 vacation, 4 floating holidays and sick leave after probation
• Paid training to obtain your Commercial Driver License at no cost
• Pet Insurance

Vehicle Operators are required to join the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU).

Paratransit, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer