Access A Ride Paratransit Drivers- Full Time (GVCII) - Military Veterans
at First Student
First for a reason:
At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.
-Driver: Access A Ride Paratransit Drivers - Full Time
GVCII, Bronx, NY's Paratransit Leader
Why join as a Paratransit Driver? For many reasons
• $16.50/HR During Training
• $26.00/HR-$27.00/HR starting wage; depending on experience
• $5,000 Sign-on Bonus * (After 90 Days, On the Road with CDL License)
• No experience necessary! 2 Weeks Paid training (80 hours) into service!
• CDL training Class Offered
• 40 hours work week, (Overtime rate $39/HR)
• Paid Vacations, Personal Days, and Holidays
• Safety and Attendance Bonuses
• Several Shifts Available Including Weekends and Overnights- Operating 24/HRS a Day, & Days a Week.
About the Paratransit Driver Position
- Safely operate a specialized vehicle to transport differently-abled passengers to their desired destinations.
- Provide excellent customer service by assisting passengers with boarding, securing mobility devices, and ensuring their comfort throughout the ride.
- Follow assigned routes and schedules, while maintaining strict adherence to traffic rules and regulations.
- Exhibit exceptional patience, understanding, and empathy towards passengers, ensuring their needs are met with utmost care.
- Maintain accurate records of trips, mileage, and any events that may occur during your shift.
- Two-week training program!
Qualifications:
- Preferably some Familiarity with the 5 boroughs.
- Valid CDL license (Class A, B, or C) with passenger endorsements.
- Minimum 3 years of driving experience.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to handle mobility devices and assist passengers with disabilities.
- Must be at least 21 years old to apply.
- All candidates must currently possess a valid New York State Driver’s license.
- All candidates must have no more than 2 accidents or 2 convictions in the past 3 years.
- All candidates must be able to pass a pre-employment Federal Drug Test and a DOT Physical.
- NO MORE THAN 4 POINTS OR 3 VIOLATIONS IN THE LAST 3 YEARS.
- NO DUI OR DWI IN THE LAST 5 YEARS
- WE WILL ASSIST WITH YOUR 19-A CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
*Conditions apply. See location for details. Bonus Subject to Expire, Inquire within.
In the state of Washington, all technician and driving positions, including but not limited to van drivers and any other position requiring employees to drive a company-owned vehicle, are considered safety-sensitive and are therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing, including cannabis.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. First is also committed to providing a drug-free workplace. First will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, and any other fair chance law. Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance Poster is at this link or upon request https://www.phila.gov/media/20210423160847/Fair-Chance-Hiring-law-poster.pdf.
We aspire to have a culture where all people are First. We strive to attract and retain a diverse workforce therefore all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. First is also committed to providing a drug-free workplace. For candidates applying to positions in San Francisco or Los Angeles California, First will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance or Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance. First is an equal opportunity employer and by doing so we will sustain and promote an inclusive culture that supports future growth for all.
New York, NY
We consider it an honor to extend meaningful career opportunities to veterans once they separate and to military spouses as their husbands and wives actively serve. We pride ourselves on understanding military families’ unique circumstances and accommodating what they need, whether it’s:
- A part or full-time job upon separation to ease your transition into the civilian workforce
- A full or part-time job to supplement your serving spouse’s income
- The freedom, flexibility, and peace of mind to move with your military transferred spouse – we have thousands of locations all across the U.S., Puerto Rico and Canada
- The start of a successful future that sees twenty or more years of distinguished service with us, with many promotions and achievements along the way
Join us and you’ll find that our mission of strengthening our local communities and core values that stress integrity, excellence, caring and dedication are very similar to the military. We also have directly related technical, mechanical, maintenance and automotive opportunities along with management and leadership opportunities where you can continue to lead and serve with passion and pride.