CDL Driver - Orange County

MTM Transit • NY - Orange County, NY

3d • 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 service to passengers, including older adults and individuals with disabilities. Training classes start every couple of weeks. The listed starting pay is $25.00 per hour.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• 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 years after reinstatement with no moving violations.
• Must 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 showing at least 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 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 according to safety protocols.
• Ensure on-time passenger pickups and drop-offs.
• Demonstrate understanding and sensitivity to the needs of older adults and individuals with disabilities.
• Complete required vehicle pre-trip, post-trip, and DVI inspections.
• Complete required paperwork.
• Use tablets and other electronic devices as required.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid training.
• Overtime.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• 401(k) with company match.
• Internal career growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED