Paratransit Driver - Denver

Via Mobility Services•Denver, CO

33d•$22

About The Position

Want to become a part of a company that cares about YOU? Ready to make an impact on your community & help individuals live an independent life? Is customer service one of your strengths? Looking for a role that offers a lot of variety and not one day is the exact same? Did you answer yes to any of these questions? If so, then Via Mobility Services may be the place for you. Being a Paratransit Driver has its Advantages: You will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. We offer: A fun and supportive environment providing door through door services A role where you can interact and make a difference in a life Paid training and growth opportunities Employee Discounts including TMobile, Boulder Rec Center & more As a Paratransit Driver you will safely operate a paratransit vehicle and transport passengers across the Denver Metro area, while adhering to Vias Standard Operating Procedures. In this role you will work closely with dispatch on scheduling and routes where you will be responsible for communicating and assisting passengers with disabilities and special needs. We have 1 full-time opportunity available: Tuesday & Friday 7:30am-4:30pm Starting pay is $22.39 per hour with annual increases, with opportunity for safety bonuses. Learn more about why we are a great place to work: https://viacolorado.org/work-with-us/careers/employee-benefits/ About Via Mobility: We are a vibrant, accomplished nonprofit with a culture built on four key values teamwork, honesty, integrity and a passion for helping others. Via team members have a common goal: to provide our clients with mobility and transportation options that enhance a quality of life, self-sufficiency, and access to the community. Since 1979, Via has helped tens of thousands of older adults and people with disabilities live more independent lives. We also serve our community through volunteer driver training programs, disability awareness education and advocacy, human service collaborations and partnerships, community transit offerings and contracting capabilities. Via is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO)

Requirements

19 years old or older with a high school diploma, GED or equivalent
Possess a valid Colorado Drivers License in good standing
Reliable work history with strong punctuality and attendance
Greet passengers and maintain a safe environment
Must pass & maintain DOT & job skills physical, random drug testing, and ongoing Motor Vehicle Records checks

Responsibilities

safely operate a paratransit vehicle
transport passengers across the Denver Metro area
adhering to Vias Standard Operating Procedures
work closely with dispatch on scheduling and routes
responsible for communicating and assisting passengers with disabilities and special needs