Paratransit Non-CDL Driver

About the role

Transdev is seeking an experienced Bus Driver to join our team in Lakewood, WA. 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.

Pay

• $22.05 - $27.00 (Union Collective Bargaining Agreement Payscale)
• Starting pay $22.05 with progression to $27.00 over 5 years
• First pay increase 6 months from start date - $22.82

Benefits

• Vacation: up to 80 hours per year after one (1) year of service
• Nine (9) paid holidays after completion of six (6) month probation
• Paid Sick Leave: One (1) hr earned for each forty (40) hours worked after available after ninety (90) days of employment
• Medical, dental & vision after 90 calendar days of employment for full-time employees
• Life insurance and 401k retirement benefits

Schedule

Full-Time Position Subject To Collective Bargaining Agreement

Responsibilities

• Execute flawless operations by meticulously following designated routes and schedules, while adhering to stringent safety protocols and traffic regulations
• Exhibit exceptional care and assistance towards passengers, ensuring smooth boarding, comfortable rides, and timely disembarkation for all
• 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
• Uphold company policies and procedures rigorously, encompassing seat belt enforcement, emergency response preparedness, and compliance with regulatory mandates
• Other duties as required

Qualifications

• 21 years or older
• 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. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including cannabis, for any reason

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 50 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