Bus Driver

Description

Paratransit Drivers

Hiring Immediately in Maplewood, New Jersey

$16.40/hour CDL Drivers - $15.38/hour non-CDL Drivers

Transdev Services, Inc. is hiring Paratransit Drivers to start immediately at our Maplewood, NJ facility in Essex County. The ideal candidate will provide passengers with safe, friendly transportation to and from their destinations in vehicles designed for wheelchair lifts, seats, and their special access. We welcome candidates with experience in customer service or home healthcare who can provide high-quality customer care and satisfaction. Transdev proudly serves our communities with ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) transportation.

So, come join the largest private-sector operator of public transportation in North America - one that cares about its employees, passengers, and their communities.

Why Drive with Us?

• $2,000 sign-on bonus!
• Starting salary $16.40/hour for CDL Drivers. $15.38/hour for non-CDL Drivers.
• No experience necessary!
• Paid training!
• Paid health benefits!
• Paid time off!
• Holiday pay!
• Flexible work schedules!
• 401(k)!
• Annual increases!
• Tuition reimbursement!
• Career advancement opportunities!
• Being appreciated as a valuable member of a great team!

How we are keeping our employees and customers safe:

• Strict adherence to CDC Guidelines.
• Enhanced vehicle cleaning/disinfecting measures with concentrated focus on high frequency touch areas.
• PPE distribution (hand sanitizer, masks, gloves).
• Social distancing enforced.
• Enhanced facility cleaning/disinfecting measures with concentrated focus on high frequency touch areas.

What you will be doing:

• Provide door-to-door transportation for passengers safely and efficiently.
• Ensure passengers are properly secured and aid with all entries and exits.
• Greet passengers, accept fare payment, and maintain a safe environment.
• Notify dispatch of all incidents, accidents, mechanical concerns.
• Completes pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Other duties as required.

• 21 years old or older with a high school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• A valid CDL B license with passenger endorsement OR be willing to obtain one.
• Must possess excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Must be punctual with an emphasis on your attendance.
• Must submit to drug testing and DOT physical
• Must be able to work in all types of weather.
• Must be able to complete driver training.

Physical requirements include the ability to:

• Sit for extended periods of time.
• Lift, push, pull, and carry tools, objects, or equipment above shoulder level without assistance.
• Move up and down stairs easily.
• Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.

About Transdev:

Based near Chicago, Transdev is the largest private-sector operator of multiple modes of transit in North America, including bus, rail, streetcar, paratransit, shuttle services, microtransit, and autonomous mobility. Transdev is committed to being the trusted partner of cities and transit authorities through quality execution and innovations in mobility. Its parent company, Transdev Group, is a leading global operator and integrator of mobility operating in 17 countries and provides passengers every day the freedom to connect to what they care about in their cities.

For more information, please visit our website at www.transdevna.com.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.

Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.