Access A Ride Paratransit Drivers- Full Time (MAGGIES)

Company: First Student
Location: Brooklyn
Posted on: November 8, 2024

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.

Now Hiring Full Time Paratransit Drivers:

As a Paratransit Full Time Bus Driver you will play a vital role in your community and the lives of the costumers you transport.

No experience as a Paratransit bus driver is required. We train! We're proud to train you with our industry-leading technology to help you succeed!

Your day will include:

• A guaranteed 40 hours per week
• Additional hours gained through overtime shifts when availableParatransit Bus Driver benefits:
  
  • $26.00/HR - $27.00/HR Starting Wage
  • $5,000 Sign On Bonus
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits plus 401k Retirement Savings Plans (Benefits offered may vary by location or CBA)*
  • No experience necessary. We offer paid training!
    For our Paratransit Driver roles, First Student encourages applications from candidates who:
    
    • Do not have a college degree or high school diploma
    • Have military experience
    • Are returning to the workforce or looking for a second job
    • Are retirees
    • Are looking to jump start a new career
      You might be a good fit if you:
      
      • Are looking for a part-time schedule
      • Enjoy working with the public
      • Are at least 21 years old
      • Have a valid driver's license for at least 3 years
      • No more than 4 points
        This position is subject to DOT drug testing as a safety-sensitive employee. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason.
        
        *Conditions apply; see locations for details.
        
        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.
        

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