Do you want weekends and holidays off? Do you love driving? Are you friendly and enjoy helping others? If yes, this may be the job for you!
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:
Certified Birth Certificate, Permanente Resident Card, Passport or Certificate of Naturalization
Social Security Card
California Driver License
Schedule:
Must have open availability between 5:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday to Friday
10-11 hour shifts, 5 days a week, over time after 8 hours, double time after 10 hours
No late nights, weekends or holidays
Guaranteed at least 40 hours per week
Qualifications:
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
Salary:
Starting pay: $16.99/hour (increases to $17.50/hour on 1/1/25)
Same Day Pay available through TapCheck
$1,000 bonus after training completed; additional $500 if already licensed to drive a bus for 16+ passengers
Earn up to $220.87 a day (based on working a 11 hour day), as shown below:
$16.99/hour x 8 hours = $135.92
$16.99/hour x 1.5 (overtime rate) x 2 hours = $50.97
$16.99/hour x 2 (double time rate) x 1 hour = $33.98
Total day pay = $220.87
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
How to Apply: To apply, click the link below. Only complete applications will be considered. After applying, you will receive an email from our HR team about the next steps.
https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=cb684f64-30df-4dd9-ba06-02b893e1236a&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=544390&lang=en_US&source=CC2
Note: We only accept online applications. You must prove your eligibility to work in the U.S. after a job offer.
Paratransit, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Applications are not available for pick up or drop off at Paratransit. We are only accepting online applications at www.paratransit.org. 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).
