Para-Transit Driver

About the position

The position involves transporting the public, including seniors and developmentally disabled passengers, using an appropriately sized vehicle. The role requires ensuring passenger safety, operating wheelchair lifts, and maintaining vehicle cleanliness. The driver must foster good relationships with passengers and staff, attend mandatory training, and adhere to safety protocols while driving in various conditions.

Responsibilities

• Ensures all passengers are properly secured.
• Operates wheelchair lift properly for loading and unloading.
• Ensures all wheelchair equipment is stored properly prior to movement of vehicle.
• Operates vehicle in all-weather and terrain conditions for field trips and other related travel as required.
• Fosters and maintains good rapport with passengers, centers, care providers and staff.
• Attends mandatory required training and various meetings.
• Safely transports passengers from designated pick-up and drop-off locations.
• Uses two-way radio.
• Responsible for maintaining a safe environment within the bus by enforcing rules of conduct and responding to emergencies.
• Maintains cleanliness of vehicle to ensure safe operating condition.
• Collects accident information in the event of minor accidents.
• Performs, documents and submits daily vehicle condition reports.
• Reads, interprets and follows maps.
• Performs arithmetic calculations.
• Completes reports as required.
• Travels for business as required.
• Maintains regular attendance and punctuality.
• Works evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Commercial A or B with passenger endorsement (P) is required.
• Six months of experience is preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain relevant certification(s) within 30 days of hire.
• Possess and maintain a valid commercial A or B license with passenger endorsement (P).
• Maintain acceptable driving record, reliable transportation, adequate auto insurance as required by State law, and insurability by agency carrier.
• Pass required background investigation including medical examination, Department of Justice fingerprint clearance.
• CPR and First Aid training required within six months of hire.
• COVID-19 vaccination required within 60 days of hire, unless approved for religious or medical exemption.
• Pass required drug and alcohol testing prior to employment; will be subject to continual drug and alcohol testing throughout employment.