Paratransit Driver

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Driver/Operator

We are currently looking for an experienced Bus Driver to join our elite team in Concord, CA. As a key member, you will be entrusted with ensuring safe and comfortable transportation for our passengers, while upholding the highest standards of professionalism and customer service.

Transdev is proud to offer

• $23.9 - $29.28 (Union Collective Bargaining Agreement Payscale)
• Starting pay $23.9 with progression to $29.28 over 5 years.

Benefits include

• Vacation: up to 20 days per year
• Holidays: 6 company holidays per year after 90 calendar days of employment; 2 personal holidays after 1 year of continued service
• Paid Sick Leave: 5 days per year / 3 days per year for part-time employees after 90 calendar days of employment
• Medical, dental, vision & life insurance after 60 calendar days of employment for full-time employees
• 401k retirement benefits for part-time and full-time employees after 1 year of employment

Key Responsibilities

• Safety-Focused Operations:
  Execute flawless operations by meticulously following designated routes and schedules, while adhering to stringent safety protocols and traffic regulations.
• Passenger Care:
  Exhibit exceptional care and assistance towards passengers, ensuring smooth boarding, comfortable rides, and timely disembarkation for all.
• Vehicle Vigilance:
  Champion vehicle safety through comprehensive pre-trip and post-trip inspections, promptly reporting any maintenance issues, and maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and safety equipment readiness.
• Adherence to Protocols:
  Uphold company policies and procedures rigorously, encompassing seatbelt enforcement, emergency response preparedness, and compliance with regulatory mandates.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• 21 years or older
• Valid CDL Class C passenger endorsement and VTT
• Minimum 3 years of driving experience (personal or professional)
• Excellent communication & customer service skills.
• Must be able to work shifts or flexible work schedules as needed.
• Subject to a DOT drug testing and physical if applicable.

Physical Requirements

• Work outside in varying temperature, weather, and humidity conditions - 100% of the job is performed outside, work alone and in remote locations.
• Sit for extended periods (up to 6–8 hours per day); frequently walk for long distances and on possible sloped ground or slippery and uneven surfaces
• Push and pull objects up to 15 pounds, occasionally throughout the workday; lift material weighing up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance; occasionally bend, kneel, or crouch to files or equipment stored at ground level
• Withstand heavy traffic areas while performing the duties of the job; tolerate exposure to considerable amounts of dust, vehicle fumes, and noise.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Transdev complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities.

Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, or other legally protected status.