CDL Driver - Orange County

MTM Transit•Newburgh, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

MTM Transit, in partnership with Orange County, is hiring full-time and part-time CDL drivers in Newburgh, New York. Drivers provide safe, reliable transportation and personalized care to passengers, including older adults and individuals with disabilities. The role requires assisting passengers with boarding and exiting, supporting mobility-device use and securement, and ensuring on-time pickups and drop-offs. Drivers also complete vehicle inspections and required paperwork and use electronic devices as needed. Training classes start every couple of weeks. Starting pay is $25.00 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
Must be 21 years of age or older.
Valid New York Class C or Class B CDL with passenger endorsement, or ability to obtain one.
No more than one moving violation per year for the past five years.
No DUI or DWI convictions.
If a license was previously revoked, at least three full subsequent years after reinstatement with no moving violations.
Ability to pass a DOT physical and pre-employment drug/alcohol screening.
No rail-crossing convictions.
No careless or reckless driving convictions.
No driving while a license is suspended or revoked.
No attempting to elude a police officer.
Valid authorization to work in the United States.
Must provide a resume with a minimum of 10 years of work history.
Ability to use a tablet, GPS, two-way radio, or other electronic device.
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Ability to communicate with others and comprehend instructions.
Ability to understand highway traffic signs, signals, maps, manifests, and schedules.
Ability to obtain knowledge of FTA, ADA, and DOT regulations.
Familiarity with the main roadways and major highways in the service area.

Responsibilities

Provide safe and reliable transportation.
Demonstrate excellent defensive driving skills.
Provide excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
Assist passengers with loading and unloading from the vehicle.
Assist with mobility devices and securement as required by safety protocols.
Ensure on-time customer pickups and drop-offs.
Demonstrate understanding and sensitivity to the needs of older adults and individuals with disabilities.
Complete required thorough vehicle pre-trip, post-trip, and DVI inspections.
Complete required paperwork.
Use tablets or other electronic devices as required.