Paratransit Driver
Capitol Heights, MD
Transdev in Springfield, VA is looking for safe and customer service-oriented individuals to serve on our WMATA Metro Access contract. As a Driver, you would provide our clients with the freedom and independence of reliable, safe transportation. Drivers will operate a vehicle on an assigned route in transporting passengers to and from designated locations, as well as related activities, in a safe, timely manner. If you love helping people and driving – come work for us!
Transdev is proud to offer:
Competitive compensation $24.59 -$36.00 * Based on CBA Pay scale
Benefits include:
Vacation: a minimum of 5 days per year
Paid Sick Leave: 40 hours yearly full-time employees; medical, dental & vision after 90 calendar days of employment for full-time employees, life insurance, 401k retirement benefits, and company holidays.
DUTIES:
- Operators shall complete pre-trip inspections prior to pull-out and post-trip inspections following pull-in.
- Operators shall report emergencies (i.e., accidents, incidents, suspicious activity or packages, and fires), service disruptions, and other occurrences.
- Operators shall ensure fare collection and recording of each boarding by fare type, including recording of non-fare boarding as set forth by the Client and regional fare policies.
- Maintain, read and understand route sheets including time changes and notify supervisor immediately of any changes.
- Maintain good work habits through timeliness and low absenteeism for daily assignment and extra trips.
- Operate the two-way equipment correctly and according to company policy.
- Inspect each vehicle before and after each trip using correct procedures and complete all necessary forms and report Operate the vehicle and stop to allow passengers to board and disembark using safe and responsible procedures.
- Operate adaptive transportation lift to board and discharge challenged passengers using safe and responsible procedures.
- Maintain a presentable appearance which includes being properly dressed according to company standards, neat grooming and good hygiene.
- Maintain a cooperative attitude with fellow employees, supervisors, passengers, always promoting company goodwill.
- Control emergency situations in proper manner.
- Control vehicle keys, pre-trip and post-trip forms while in possession, and turn in to dispatch as required by your supervisor.
- Successfully complete driving skills evaluation.
- Attend all required in-service training, company required safety meetings and training, and any other required meetings.
- Must be able to comply with all contractual obligations as well as all local, state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to the operation of the vehicle.
- Immediately report every accident, no matter how insignificant the accident may appear.
- Accurately maintains proper shift documentation reports, and records.
- Follow the correct end-of-shift procedures.
- Must be willing to work in a Union environment.
- Perform other duties as required.
REQUIREMENTS:
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma required.
- Operators must have a valid drivers’ license for the past five (5) years including a national driver’s license verification and background check.
- All driver must be a minimum of 23 years of age.
- Must exhibit proficiency in the English language.
- Must be able to read a map, possess knowledge of the service area, and be able to pass vision, road, and math, map tests, etc.
- Must be able to work flexible hours.
- Must be hospitable, guest/customer service oriented, and be willing to serve the needs of passengers.
- Must complete and sign a Transdev DOT employment application in its entirety.
- Must provide a complete and verifiable employment history. Employment history must be verified with all employers listed on the application and must include the past 10 years of employment, when applicable.
- You must sign a FCRA form and complete an AiSight background release form.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Thorough knowledge of traffic laws and defensive driving.
- Skill in operation of listed tools and equipment.
- Ability to safely drive various vehicles.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with employees, supervisors and the general public.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to perform duties under varying weather conditions.
- Ability to make independent judgments which have moderate impacts on the organization.
Licensing and Certification:
- Must have maintained a valid driver’s license for three at the time of application.
- Drivers shall not possess two (2) or more moving violations within the past 36 months.
- If an applicant’s license has ever been suspended, the applicant must have three (3) full years with no violations.
Pre-Employment Physical
- Must undergo a pre-employment drug test and physical by a company appointed physician/facility and receive clearance.
- Must be willing to undergo random drug testing.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
T The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully p perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations as sanctioned by the Department of T Transportation asportation, may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- 10% of work is accomplished in doors and in air conditioned or well-ventilated facilities.
- 90% of work is accomplished outside.
- Performs physical activities that require considerable use of the arms, repetitive hand-wrist motion, and legs and moving the whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of passengers and materials. Must be able to lift or handle up to 50-100 pounds (i.e., strapping in passengers and the loading and unloading passengers, etc.).
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and vibrations.
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. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [email protected]
Transdev maintains a drug-free workplace. Applicants must:
- Be eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future (if based in the U.S.).
- Successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen.
Job Category: Drivers
Job Type: Full Time
Req ID: 8628
Pay Group: QQP
Cost Center: 781
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.
Drug-free workplace
If based in the United States, applicants must be eligible to work in U.S. without restrictions for any employer at any time; be able to pass a drug screen and background check.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.59 - $36.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
