Paratransit Bus Driver

Company: First Student
Location: Brooklyn
Posted on: November 6, 2024

Job Description:

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 MV Transportation Drivers for QVC II and Maggies Paratransit

As a Paratransit Bus Driver you will play a vital role in your community and the lives of the customers you transport.

No experience as a Paratransit bus driver is required. We train! We're proud to train you with our industry-leading technology to help you succeed!

Your day will include:

• A guaranteed 40 hours per week.
• Additional hours gained through overtime shifts when available
  Paratransit Bus Driver benefits:
  
  • At least $26.00/hr. starting wage, will match current wages if above this.
  • Will keep current benefits including PTO and vacation daysFor our Paratransit roles, First Student encourages applications from candidates who:
    
    • Do not have a college degree or high school diploma
    • Have military experience
    • Are returning to the workforce or looking for a second job
    • Are retirees
    • Are looking to jump start a new career
      You might be a good fit if you:
      
      • Enjoy working with the public
      • Are at least 21 years old
      • Have a valid driver's license for at least 3 years
      • No more than 4 points
        This position is subject to DOT drug testing as a safety-sensitive employee. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason.
        
        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 https://www.phila.gov/media/20210423160847/Fair-Chance-Hiring-law-poster.pdf.
        

Keywords: First Student, Levittown , Paratransit Bus Driver, Professions , Brooklyn, New York