Driver - Phoenix

MTM Transit•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

MTM Transit, in partnership with Valley Metro, is hiring full-time, entry-level, non-CDL Paratransit Shuttle Bus Drivers serving the Phoenix area. The role provides safe, reliable transportation and personalized service to passengers, including older adults and individuals with disabilities. Drivers assist passengers with boarding and exiting, help with mobility devices and securement as required, and ensure timely pickups and drop-offs. Training is paid and lasts three weeks onsite at the company’s Gilbert location. Shifts are assigned after training.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Valid U.S. driver’s license held for the past three years.
Valid authorization to work in Arizona and the United States.
Must pass a DOT physical and pre-employment drug screening.
Must pass a criminal background investigation and motor vehicle record check.
No reckless driving in the past five years.
No DUI or DWI convictions in the past ten years.
No more than one moving violation during each of the past three years.
If a license was previously revoked, must have at least three full years after reinstatement with no violations.
Availability seven days a week between 4:00 a.m. and 1:00 a.m.; schedule is 35–40+ hours per week, with shifts assigned after training.
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.
Use defensive driving skills.
Provide customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
Assist passengers with loading into and unloading from the vehicle.
Assist with mobility devices and securement as required by safety protocols.
Ensure on-time passenger pickups and drop-offs.
Show 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.