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 Allentown, PA. Each day our driverstransport 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:
- $17 / hour
- Attractive benefits package, including 401(k) with company contribution, medical, dental and vision
- Paid time off & vacation
- Paid training
- Set schedule
- Year-round work
- Freedom of being out on the open road (No desk work!)
- GPS guidance in all vehicles
- Make a real difference in the lives of the passengers you serve
- Freedom of being out on the open road (No desk work!)
Responsibilities:
- Safely transporting passengers in a safe, courteous, and reliable manner throughout the service area
- Assisting in the boarding of passengers using wheelchairs or other mobility aids and properly secure wheelchairs and scooters
Requirements:
- At least 21 years old
- Valid driver's license for a minimum 2 years
- Excellent verbal communication & customer service skills
- 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.
- Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs., bend, crouch, kneel, twist, and push easily.
- Complete a 7-year background check and no more than 3 moving violations on motor vehicle record for the past three years.
About Transdev: 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. Our mission is to improve public transportation, to enhance quality of life and contribute to a more sustainable environment. For more information, please visit our website at www.transdevna.jobs 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. 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. 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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request. 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. California applicants: Please review here: for CA Employee Privacy Policy. Job Category: Driver/Operator - Bus, Paratransit, Taxi, Limo, Shuttle Job Type: Full Time Req ID: 3969 Pay Group: G75 Cost Center: 218 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. California applicants: Please Click Here for CA Employee Privacy Policy. About Transdev Cities, counties, airports, companies, and universities across the U.S. contract with Transdev to operate their transportation systems, maintain their vehicle and fleets, and deliver on mobility solutions. Transdev U.S. employs a team of 32,000 across 400 locations while maintaining more than 17,000 vehicles. Part of a global company, Transdev is a leader in mobility with operations in 19 countries, proudly operated by 110,000 team members from around the world. As an operator and global integrator of mobility, we are driven by our purpose. Transdev - the mobility company - empowers the freedom to move every day thank to safe, reliable, and innovative solutions that serve the common good. Find out more at or watch an overview video.