Paratransit Driver

Fort Worth , United States

AI overview

Drive accessible vans to provide outstanding service to riders, ensuring safe transport for elderly and persons with disabilities in Fort Worth while learning Via's operational procedures.

As a Paratransit Driver for Trinity Metro On-Demand by Via, you will drive accessible vans and provide outstanding customer service to riders in the immediate Fort Worth area.

What You'll Do:

  • Safely and courteously, operate lift-equipped vehicles to transport elderly and/or persons with disabilities
  • Learn the fundamentals of Via operations and related safety procedures
  • Perform the routine operation of vehicles, including pre- and post-shift inspections

Who You Are:

  • Possess good knowledge of the city
  • Conversational proficiency in English
  • Able to operate a wheelchair accessible vehicle within standard safety guidelines to ensure public safety
  • Able to deal effectively and courteously with all customers and the public
  • Must be able to safely push and maneuver more than 400 pounds of weight, such as in assisting passengers in wheelchairs or handling heavy equipment
  • Must be comfortable bending down on one knee for extended periods of time to secure wheelchairs and other mobility aids
  • Hold a valid driver’s license
  • Pass a drug screening, motor vehicle check, and criminal background check
  • At least 25 years old
  • Able to apply in person at Via’s offices in the Fort Worth area

Compensation and Benefits:

  • The candidate’s experience, knowledge, and skills determine the final salary.
  • Salary Range
    • Starting at $17.00/hour during training which increases to $18.00/hour. 
    • Trainer drivers with prior training experience will be paid up to $19.00/hour.
  • We are proud to offer a generous and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401K matching, holiday pay, and PTO.

Via is an equal opportunity employer.

Perks & Benefits Extracted with AI

  • Health Insurance: We are proud to offer a generous and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • 401K matching and holiday pay: 401K matching, holiday pay.
  • Paid Time Off: We are proud to offer ... PTO.

Via (viacustomers.com) was a Mobile Commerce Software Company that focused on transforming customers into repeat buyers. They offered services such as List Growth, SMS Marketing, Abandoned Carts, and a No Code App Builder. Initially, they helped busine...

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