Non CDL Driver

Location 4201 Tacony Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19124 US

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Categories Drivers

Req ID JR3369 Non CDL Driver (Open)

First for a reason

First Student is the largest school transportation provider in North America with more than a century of experience providing safe and reliable transportation. We work with 1,250 school districts in 39 states and 8 Canadian provinces carrying approximately five million students in 21,000 schools daily.

Now hiring non-CDL Drivers in Philadelphia, PA!

A Total Transportation/First Student company in Philadelphia, PA!

Why join to be a PARATRANSIT Driver (NO CDL required)? For many reasons

• Starting Pay - $20.00/HR

• Bonus opportunities available

• Paid Training

• Excellent Benefits!

• Friendly and supportive work environment that values teamwork and camaraderie.

About the Position

• Safely operate a specialized vehicle to transport differently-abled passengers to their desired destinations.

• Perform pre and post inspections

• Provide excellent customer service by assisting passengers with boarding, securing mobility devices, and ensuring their comfort throughout the ride.

• Follow assigned routes and schedules, while maintaining strict adherence to traffic rules and regulations.

• Exhibit exceptional patience, understanding, and empathy towards passengers, ensuring their needs are met with utmost care.

• Maintain accurate records of trips, mileage, and any events that may occur during your shift.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of driving experience.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to handle mobility devices and assist passengers with disabilities.

• Must be at least 21 years old to apply.

• Required to pass a map test and have knowledge of the Philadelphia area

• Required to complete all necessary training.

• Ability to lift a maximum of fifty (50) pounds

• Ability to sit for long periods while operating a vehicle

• Subject to DOT drug testing. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason.

In the state of Washington, all technician and driving positions, including but not limited to van drivers and any other position requiring employees to drive a company-owned vehicle, are considered safety-sensitive and are therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing, including cannabis.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. First is also committed to providing a drug-free workplace. First will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, and any other fair chance law. Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance Poster is at this link or upon request https://www.phila.gov/media/20210423160847/Fair-Chance-Hiring-law-poster.pdf.