Job Description:
Do you want weekends and holidays off? Do you love driving? Are you friendly and enjoy helping others? If yes, this may be the job for you!
About the Position:
A typical day for our drivers includes: Driving seniors and disabled passengers to their program. Driving a free fixed route shuttle to farmers’ markets and hospitals. Delivering food bank boxes to individuals in need. Boxes weigh up to 28lbs. Picking up seniors and disabled passengers from their program and taking them home. You must be able to bend down to the floor to secure wheelchairs to the bus. Must be able to push wheelchairs weighing up to 400lbs.
Once a job offer is made must be able to show proof of having all 3 of the following documents. Copies not allowed:
- Certified Birth Certificate, Valid/unexpired Permanente Resident Card, U.S. Certificate of Birth Aboard or Consular Report of Birth Abroad of U.S. Citizen, U.S. Passport or Certificate of Naturalization
- Social Security Card
- California Driver License
Schedule:- Must have open availability between 5:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday to Friday8-11 hour shifts, 5 days a week, over time after 8 hours, double time after 10 hours
- No late nights, weekends or holidays
- Guaranteed at least 40 hours per week
Qualifications:- Valid California Driver License
- Clean driving record (no more than 2 points)
- At least 21 years old for insurability
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana), post-offer physical and background check
- ReliableExcellent communication skills
Salary
Starting pay: $17.50 per hour
Same Day Pay available through TapCheck
Benefits:- Free Kaiser Medical and SunLife Dental after 60 days
- Paid 10 holidays, 10 vacation, 4 floating holidays and sick leave after probation
- Paid training to obtain your Commercial Driver License at no cost
- Retirement plan
- Pet Insurance
How to Apply:
To apply, click the link below. Only complete applications will be considered. Applications are not available for pick up or drop off at Paratransit. We are only accepting online applications at www.paratransit.org. Successful applicants must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States in accordance with Department of Homeland Security regulations. Vehicle Operators are required to join the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU).Paratransit, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer
