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Microtransit Operator Opportunity

Be a part of starting our new microtransit service for Decatur and surrounding communities. Now $21.10/hour. Come and work for Decatur Public Transit System in business since 1971 and still going strong! Paid training classes starting immediately secure your seat today! If you have questions please call View phone number on click.appcast.io.

MV Transportation is currently seeking safe, reliable operators to provide freedom of mobility for all members within our community that wish to use microtransit service. The Microtransit Operator will transport passengers with scheduled appointments from a designated pick-up location to the designated drop-off location. Safety is a priority, and every operator will be required to clear a background and pass a drug test prior to employment. In addition, employees will attend paid company provided training, before starting a scheduled shift.

What's in it for you:

• $21.10 per hour starting rate
• No CDL required
• Company provides paid training as the safety and well-being of our employees and the passengers we serve remains our #1 priority!

Driver minimum requirements:

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Minimum 3 years of driving experience. Prior public transportation or customer service experience is a plus
• Must be able to submit and clear a background and drug test and DOT physical (at no cost to the applicant)
• Must be able to work a varied schedule, including evenings, weekends and holidays
• Knowledge of the service area, streets and freeway networks is a plus
• Ability to read, write and speak English
• Excellent telephone/radio skills
• Demonstrate good customer service skills

We can put you on the road to a great career helping others! Healthcare benefits: PPO medical, medical HSA, prescription, dental, vision (spouse and dependent children), telemedicine, FSA, life, AD&D, group accident, LTD, STD, EAP, critical illness, hospital indemnity, substance abuse professionals programming. Retirement benefits: 401k and union pension: the company contributes to the WCT pension for each hour for which compensation is paid to a maximum of 2080 hours per calendar year. Paid time off: 0 mos - year 2 = 1.538 bi-weekly accrual w/ 40 yearly accrual cap. Paid holidays: 8 paid holidays. Paid sick leave: 1 hour/per 30 hours for all FT employees.

MV Transportation is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants. Where permissible under applicable state and local law, applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test and background check after receiving a conditional offer of employment.