Paratransit Driver
Have you considered being a Driver in your community? Now's your chance! Get PAID to do what you love! Transdev drivers are a specialized team of people! We operate paratransit vehicles serving adults with disabilities throughout the Lehigh Valley. Each day our drivers transport individuals who rely on our service to doctors' appointments, work, grocery stores, and much, much more! As a driver you will provide our clients with the freedom and independence of reliable, safe transportation. If you love helping people and driving come work for us! That is exactly why our drivers say this is the "lots of-freedom, life-changing, love-what-you-do" line of work! Transdev is proud to offer :
Benefits for full-time employees include :
Vacation : up to 14 days per yearPaid Sick Leave : 8 hrs monthly for full-time employeeMedical, dental & vision; life insurance, 401k retirement benefits, and company holidays.Paid trainingSet scheduleYear-round workFreedom of being out on the open road (No desk work!)GPS guidance in all vehiclesMake a real difference in the lives of the passengers you serveResponsibilities :
Safely transporting passengers in a safe, courteous, and reliable manner throughout the service areaAssisting in the boarding of passengers using wheelchairs or other mobility aids and properly secure wheelchairs and scootersRequirements :
21 years or olderMinimum 3 years of driving experience (personal or professional). Must be able to pass MVR check.Subject to a DOT drug testing and physical if applicable.DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including cannabis, for any reason.Excellent communication & customer service skills.Must be able to work shifts or flexible work schedules as needed.Physical Requirements :
Work outside in varying temperature, weather, and humidity conditions-100% of the job is performed outside, work alone and in remote locations.Sit for extended periods (up to 6 8 hours per day); frequently walk for long distances and on possible sloped ground or slippery and uneven surfacesPush and pull objects up to 25 pounds, occasionally throughout the workday; lift material weighing up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance; occasionally bend, kneel, or crouch to files or equipment stored at ground levelWithstand heavy traffic areas while performing the duties of the job; tolerate exposure to considerable amounts of dust, vehicle fumes and noise.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Transdev complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities.
Transdev is the largest private sector operator of multiple modes of passenger transit in North America, providing bus, rail, paratransit, and shuttle services. We manage over 200 transportation contracts for cities, transit authorities and airports, providing safe, sustainable, and innovative mobility solutions.
