Vehicle Operator

Paratransit Inc • Sacramento, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

A typical day for our drivers includes: Driving seniors and disabled passengers to their program. Driving a free fixed route shuttle to farmers’ markets and hospitals. Delivering food bank boxes to individuals in need. Boxes weigh up to 28lbs. Picking up seniors and disabled passengers from their program and taking them home. You must be able to bend down to the floor to secure wheelchairs to the bus. Must be able to push wheelchairs weighing up to 400lbs. Once a job offer is made must be able to show proof of having all 3 of the following documents. Copies not allowed : 1. Certified Birth Certificate, Valid/unexpired Permanente Resident Card, U.S. Certificate of Birth Aboard or Consular Report of Birth Abroad of U.S. Citizen, U.S. Passport or Certificate of Naturalization 2. Social Security Card 3. California Driver License

Requirements

• Valid California Driver License
• Clean driving record (no more than 2 points)
• At least 21 years old for insurability
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana), post-offer physical and background check
• Reliable
• Excellent communication skills
• Must be able to show proof of having all 3 of the following documents: Certified Birth Certificate, Valid/unexpired Permanente Resident Card, U.S. Certificate of Birth Aboard or Consular Report of Birth Abroad of U.S. Citizen, U.S. Passport or Certificate of Naturalization; Social Security Card; California Driver License
• Successful applicants must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States in accordance with Department of Homeland Security regulations.
• Vehicle Operators are required to join the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU).

Nice To Haves

• Weekends and holidays off
• Love driving
• Friendly and enjoy helping others

Responsibilities

• Driving seniors and disabled passengers to their program.
• Driving a free fixed route shuttle to farmers’ markets and hospitals.
• Delivering food bank boxes to individuals in need.
• Picking up seniors and disabled passengers from their program and taking them home.
• Bend down to the floor to secure wheelchairs to the bus.
• Push wheelchairs weighing up to 400lbs.

Benefits

• Free Kaiser Medical and SunLife Dental after 60 days
• Paid 10 holidays, 10 vacation, 4 floating holidays and sick leave after probation
• Paid training to obtain your Commercial Driver License at no cost
• Retirement plan
• Pet Insurance
• Same Day Pay available through TapCheck

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED