Driver - Pima

MTM Transit•Tucson, AZ

13d•Onsite

About The Position

MTM Transit, in partnership with Sun Shuttle Dial A Ride, is hiring full-time CDL and non-CDL Drivers in Tucson, Arizona. Drivers provide safe, reliable transportation and personalized service to passengers, including older adults and people with disabilities. Training classes begin every week, and shifts are assigned after training is completed. The role is based at 829 West Silverlake Road, Tucson, AZ 85713, and requires schedule availability seven days a week between 4:30 a.m. and 8:30 p.m., with 35–40 or more hours per week.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must have and maintain a valid Arizona driver's license; some positions require a CDL with passenger endorsement.
No reckless driving offenses within the past five years.
No DUI or DWI convictions within the past ten years.
No convictions involving moral turpitude within the past five years.
Valid authorization to work in the United States.
Ability to pass a DOT physical and pre-employment drug screening.
Ability to pass a criminal background check and investigation and a Motor Vehicle Record check.
Availability seven days a week between 4:30 a.m. and 8:30 p.m.; schedules are assigned after training and involve 35–40 or more hours per week.
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 boarding and exiting the vehicle.
Assist with mobility devices and securement as required by safety protocols.
Ensure customers are picked up and dropped off on time.
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 or other electronic devices as required.