Driver - MTA Mobility

Job Description Job Description We are looking for a MTA Mobility Para-Transit Driver to join our team! You will be responsible for driving company vehicles in a safe, courteous, and reliable manner throughout the contracted service area within a daily assigned time schedule. Responsibilities: Provides safe, reliable and efficient transportation Maintains a strong attendance record Performs pre/post trip vehicle inspections required Possess a functional knowledge of the demographics of the service area Stops at designated points to load and/or unload passengers May assist in the boarding of passengers using wheelchairs or other mobility aids Completes and submits written reports concerning passengers and all accidents Assumes any and all other duties assigned Qualifications: Previous minimum 1 year professional driving experience Posses or ability to obtain an updated certified driving record Ability to handle physical workload; push/pull tension of at least 50 pounds Ability to work under stress Ability to work early morning hours, day shift and weekend days Ability to verbally communicate with passengers and dispatchers including use of a 2-way radio Subject to wet, cold, and/or hot environmental conditions Subject to vehicle noise and vibration while operating transit vehicle Must be able to work without direct supervision Must read and understand street signs, route sheets and maps Must meet DOT requirements