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Have you considered being a Professional Vehicle Operator in your community? Now’s your chance to join our growing team! We are looking to add 30 drivers this month!

Be among the first to be offered the COVID-19 vaccine as an essential worker.

First Transit Non-CDL Professional Vehicle Operators provide transportation via WMATA/MetroAccess within our local communities. Each day our drivers transport individuals who rely on our service to doctors’ appointments, work, grocery stores, and much, much more! As a Vehicle Operator, you would provide our clients with the freedom and independence of reliable, safe transportation. If you love helping people and driving – come work for us! 

Safety is our top priority and all drivers will be provided the necessary protective equipment to perform their job.                           

Our buses are disinfected daily and masks, gloves and sanitizer are all provided.

Due to social distancing guidelines, we will schedule interviews via email, however, expect a delay due to the maximum number of interviews being conducted daily.

We are proud to offer these great benefits to our drivers:

• $17.07/HR Starting Wage!
• Attractive benefits package, including 401(k) with company contribution, medical, dental and vision
• Paid PTO/Vacation
• Cutting Edge Paid Training
• Flexible and Consistent work schedule
• Year-round work
• Freedom of being out on the open road (No desk work!)
• GPS guidance in all vehicles
• Making a real difference in the lives of the passengers you serve

You’ll be responsible for:

• Safely transporting passengers in a safe, courteous, and reliable manner throughout the service area
• Assisting in the boarding of passengers using wheelchairs or other mobility aids and properly secure wheelchairs and scooters

 We want you to drive with us if you:

• Have good verbal communication skills
• Are at least 21 years old
• Have held a valid driver’s license for at least 5 years - This requirement is not to include the time you have held a learner's permit or provisional license.
• Are willing to work long hours and shifts of up to 12 hours. 
• Must be in possession of a valid District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia driver's license at the time of application.
  • No other out of state license can be accepted. 
• Please note all applicants are subject to drug test, and physical

We're located at 8621 Central Ave. Capitol Heights, MD 20743

First Transit keeps people moving and communities prospering - That’s why we need amazing people like YOU to APPLY NOW!  

FirstGroup is an equal opportunity employer. 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. FirstGroup is also committed to providing a drug-free workplace. For candidates applying to positions in San Francisco or Los Angeles California, FirstGroup 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.