Job Description

Location 4201 Tacony Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19124 US Phone Number () - Categories Drivers Req ID JR6917 Non-CDL Driver (Open) First for a reason: At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer. Now hiring non-CDL Drivers in Philadelphia, PA! A Total Transit/First Student company in Philadelphia, PA! Why join to be a PARATRANSIT Driver (NO CDL required)? For many reasons

• Starting Pay - $20.00/HR
• $800 Sign-On Bonus, the bonus will be paid out over 6 months.
• Bonus opportunities available
• Paid Training
• Excellent Benefits!
• Will match salary with experience!
• Immediate positions available!
• Friendly and supportive work environment that values teamwork and camaraderie.

Qualifications to become a non-CDL Paratransit driver:

• Must be at least 21 years old to apply.
• Minimum 2 years of driving experience. Must have driver's license for 3 years and the license must be in good standing.
• Required to have knowledge of the Philadelphia area
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle mobility devices and assist passengers with disabilities.
• Required to complete all necessary training.
• Ability to lift a maximum of fifty (50) pounds
• Ability to sit for long periods while operating a vehicle
• Subject to DOT drug testing. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason.

About the Position

• Safely operate a specialized vehicle to transport differently-abled passengers to their desired destinations.
• Perform pre and post inspections
• Provide excellent customer service by assisting passengers with boarding, securing mobility devices, and ensuring their comfort throughout the ride.
• Follow assigned routes and schedules, while maintaining strict adherence to traffic rules and regulations.
• Exhibit exceptional patience, understanding, and empathy towards passengers, ensuring their needs are met with utmost care.
• Maintain accurate records of trips, mileage, and any events that may occur during your shift.
• Conditions apply, see location for details. Bonus expires 12/31/2025

In the state of Washington, all technician and driving positions, including but not limited to van drivers and any other position requiring employees to drive a company-owned vehicle, are considered safety-sensitive and are therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing, including cannabis. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. First is also committed to providing a drug-free workplace. First will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, and any other fair chance law. Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance Poster is at this link or upon request

Job Tags

Immediate start, Relocation bonus, Shift work,

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