Paratransit Driver Peoria, IL

WeDriveU is the leader in shared mobility solutions that connect communities campuses and workplaces. WeDriveU operates private shuttle and public transit systems across the U.S serving millions of passenger journeys a year. The companys 5500 team members operate 4000 vehicles across 55 U.S. locations providing safe reliable and sustainable options as part of a global family of brands serving more than 1 billionbus and rail passengers on four continents. Visit learn more about our company clients and career opportunities.

Paratransit Driver Responsibilities Include :

• Provides safe and reliable transportation service to passengers by operating position specific vehicles such as sedans vans paratransit vans limousines taxi-cabs shuttles medium duty buses transit buses and / or motor coaches with a fixed or changing route.
• Reports any maintenance problems to Maintenance in accordance with Company procedure and does not operate an unsafe vehicle.
• Reports to duty on time and maintains assigned route on time but in a safe manner.
• Physically assists passengers in evacuation of the vehicle in case of emergency.
• Immediately reports any accident or incident per Company policy.
• Exercises passenger and / or student management per Company policy.
• Informs all appropriate personnel of problems / procedures.
• Keeps the interior of the assigned vehicle clean and presentable.
• Presents a neat and professional personal appearance at all times.
• Ensures vehicle is properly fueled according to facility procedures.
• Completes all required paperwork (including route change sheets time cards vehicle repair requests) and submits to the appropriate authority in a timely manner.
• Maintains a cooperative attitude with fellow employees supervisors customers and passengers while always promoting company goodwill.
• Prepares vehicle for inclement weather conditions including scraping or cleaning windows applying tire chains.
• Safely and efficiently utilizes vehicle equipment including wheelchair lifts radios and emergency equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional responsibilities for our Paratransit Drivers may apply per location requirements and include but are not limited to :

Requirements Include :

Note : Interested applicants for a Transit Driver position may begin with us as a Driver Trainee. The best trained drivers in the business work for us because we devote a significant amount of resources training and development to our employees. Upon successful completion of our training program and successful completion of all necessary requirements for the position individuals are placed in a Driver role.

We Offer

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Personal Development

WeDriveU is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment free of discrimination or harassment where thoughts and ideas of all employees are appreciated and respected. We value excellence and recognize that by respecting the diverse backgrounds skills and perspectives of our workforce we will sustain a competitive advantage and remain an employer of choice. We also see diversity as more than policies; it is imperative for enabling us to attract retain and develop the best talent available.

Key Skills

Inventory Control,Basic Math,Paratransit,Tanker Experience,Van Driver,Box Truck Experience,Commercial Driving,Commercial Vehicle Experience,Delivery Driver Experience,Manual Transmission Experience,Driving,Heavy Lifting

Employment Type : Hourly

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1