Paratransit Driver

First Student • Madison, WI

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About The Position

First Student is hiring part-time and full-time Paratransit Drivers in Madison, Wisconsin. Drivers safely transport community members to appointments, errands, and other destinations, while assisting passengers with boarding, unloading, and mobility aids. No prior experience is necessary; professional driver training and guidance are provided, including instruction and qualification on 9-passenger buses. The listed hourly rate is $21.00, with a training rate of $15.00; pay is dependent on experience and qualifications. A $1,000 sign-on bonus is advertised for full-time drivers.

The role requires English proficiency for training, safety communications, company policies, employment documents, and other job-related communications, including those required by federal, state, and local rules and U.S. Department of Transportation regulations. First Student describes itself as a family of more than 60,000 employees and says its family of brands includes Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II.

Requirements

• English proficiency for training, safety communications, company policies, employment documents, and other job-related communications.
• Comply with applicable federal, state, and local requirements, including U.S. Department of Transportation regulations.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport community members to and from appointments, errands, and other destinations.
• Supervise boarding and unloading at stops and assist passengers entering the vehicle and using mobility aids.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of brakes, lights, tires, and emergency exits.
• Report mechanical issues promptly and keep the bus clean and sanitary.
• Obey traffic laws and company safety standards.
• Communicate with passengers, staff, and dispatch about behavior or delays.
• Demonstrate leadership and customer service skills.

Benefits

• $1,000 sign-on bonus for full-time drivers.
• Comprehensive professional driver training and guidance, including instruction and qualifications on 9-passenger buses.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance or coverage options.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Career advancement opportunities in operational, maintenance, management, and leadership roles across more than 540 locations in the U.S. and Canada.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counseling and support services for personal and work-related issues.
• Employee discounts on various products and services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed