Mariah - Paratransit Driver - NON CDL
$43,181–$43,181 year
On-sitePhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Summary
Operate position-specific vehicles including sedans, vans, and buses to provide safe, reliable transportation to passengers on fixed or changing routes. Physically assist passengers in evacuation during emergencies and provide individualized accommodation for seniors and disabled individuals using wheelchair lifts and special seating. Report all maintenance issues, accidents, and incidents immediately per company policy while maintaining assigned routes on time. Keep vehicles clean, properly fueled, and prepared for inclement weather, including scraping windows and applying tire chains. Complete all required paperwork, route change sheets, and time cards in a timely manner. Maintain a cooperative attitude with employees, supervisors, customers, and passengers while practicing defensive driving at all times.
Required Qualifications
- Must have experience transporting senior and/or disabled citizens in accordance with pre-arranged appointments/schedules
- Must be able to provide individualized assistance/accommodation to senior and or disabled passengers by utilizing wheelchair lifts, seats and other special access necessary to affect a safe, secure and comfortable ride
- Must ensure that individuals with disabilities have adequate time to complete boarding or disembarking from the vehicle
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Must possess, or be able to obtain, all valid applicable state license and other required certifications to operate company vehicles
- Must meet physical and medical requirements and pass substance abuse screening
- Must satisfactorily complete and pass all training and attend safety meetings and in-service meetings in order to remain qualified
- Extensive knowledge of traffic rules and regulations
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to lift and assist passengers when necessary
- Must have a high degree of attention and considerable dexterity in the control of vehicles such as sedans, vans, paratransit vans, limousines, taxi-cabs, shuttles, medium duty buses, transit buses, school buses, and/or motor coaches
- Must practice defensive driving at all times and avoid vehicular and industrial accidents by practicing safe driving and work habits
- Compliance with all applicable company, federal, state, county, district, and contract specific Driver requirements
Desired Qualifications
- Previous experience as a Paratransit Driver recommended
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