Driver - Non CDL

WeDriveU•Austin, TX

8h•Onsite

About The Position

WeDriveU is a leader in shared mobility solutions, connecting communities, campuses, and workplaces across the U.S. The company operates private shuttle and public transit systems, serving millions of passengers annually with a team of over 5,500 members and 4,000 vehicles across 55 U.S. locations. As part of a global family of brands, WeDriveU provides safe, reliable, and sustainable transportation options. This Paratransit Driver role involves providing safe and reliable transportation service to passengers by operating various vehicles such as sedans, vans, limousines, taxi-cabs, shuttles, medium duty buses, transit buses, and/or motor coaches on fixed or changing routes.

Requirements

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; as a safety-sensitive employee, will be subject to random substance abuse screening under Company policy.
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, 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.

Responsibilities

Provides safe and reliable transportation service to passengers by operating position specific vehicles such as sedans, vans, limousines, taxi-cabs, shuttles, medium duty buses, transit buses, and/or motor coaches with a fixed or changing route.
Reports any maintenance problems to Maintenance in accordance with Company procedure and does not operate an unsafe vehicle.
Reports to duty on time and maintains assigned route on time but in a safe manner.
Physically assists passengers in evacuation of the vehicle in case of emergency.
Immediately reports any accident or incident per Company policy.
Exercises passenger and/or student management per Company policy.
Informs all appropriate personnel of problems/procedures.
Keeps the interior of the assigned vehicle clean and presentable.
Presents a neat and professional personal appearance at all times.
Ensures vehicle is properly fueled according to facility procedures.
Completes all required paperwork (including route change sheets, time cards, vehicle repair requests) and submits to the appropriate authority in a timely manner.
Maintains a cooperative attitude with fellow employees, supervisors, customers, and passengers while always promoting company goodwill.
Prepares vehicle for inclement weather conditions, including scraping or cleaning windows, applying tire chains.
Safely and efficiently utilizes vehicle equipment, including wheelchair lifts, radios and emergency equipment.
Other duties as assigned.