Access A Ride Paratransit Drivers, STARTING $26/HR - Part Time (GVCII) Job at First Student, New York, NY

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  • First Student
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Job Description

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 - Part Time

GVCII, Bronx, NY's Paratransit Leader

Why join as a Paratransit Driver? For many reasons
• $26.00/HR-$27.00/HR starting wage; depending on experience
• $2,500 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
• 20- 30 hour work week, (Overtime rate $39/HR)

• Sick Days Available

• 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 -Chance-Hiring-law-poster.pdf.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Relocation bonus, Shift work, Night shift,

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