Driver

Driver

Job Locations


US-IL-Chicago

ID


2021-1846

Position Type


Regular Full-Time

Overview

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Responsibilities

NEW! $2,000 Hiring Bonus for All New Hires Now Hiring Paratransit Drivers$23.93/Hour | No CDL Required | Paid Training Why Drive with Us?

Join MV Transportation and make a difference in your community! Every day, you'll play an important role in helping members of your community get to medical appointments, work, school, shopping, and other essential destinations. If you're looking for a meaningful career where you can make a positive impact, we'd love to hear from you.

What We Offer

$23.93 per hour
• $2,000 Hiring Bonus for All New Hires
• Paid Training
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• FREE $5,000 Life Insurance Policy
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Job Responsibilities

• Safely operate a paratransit vehicle in a 24/7 operation.
• Assist passengers boarding and exiting vehicles.
• Transport seniors and individuals with disabilities safely and professionally.
• Secure wheelchairs and mobility devices using proper securement procedures.
• Escort passengers to and from the first portal of pickup and drop-off locations.
• Communicate effectively with dispatch and passengers.
• Deliver exceptional customer service while ensuring passenger safety.

$2,000 Hiring Bonus available to all newly hired Paratransit Drivers. Bonus payout subject to company terms and conditions.

Qualifications

Talent Requirements:

• 21 years or older.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and DOT physica l.
• Current valid driver's license for least five (5) years .
• Clean driving record (No more than one (1) moving violations in five (5) years) and a reliable employment history.
• Sincere desire to work with the general public, especially the elderly and people with disabilities.
• Knowledge of the local city area.
• Comfort with maps and GPS systems
• Possess excellent communication and decision-making skills.

Benefits are available to full-time employees.

Teamsters Health Clinic while actively working

Retirement Benefits: 401k with company match

Personal Days Off: 2 days after completing 1 year, 3 days after 3 years, 4 days after completing 5 years of employment contingent upon appropriate attendance.

Sick time: 40 hours of paid after 12 months of employment

Jury Duty: Up to 5 paid days of jury duty service after 12 months of employment

Bereavement Leave: up to 3 days for qualifying family members

Paid Holidays: 8 paid holidays

Driver Vacation Time:

1-2 completed years of service shall earn five (5) days (40 hours) of vacation per year.

3 completed years of service shall earn ten (10) days (80 hours) of vacation per year.

4 or more completed years of service shall earn fifteen (15) days (120 hours) of vacation per year.

10 or more completed years of service shall earn twenty (20) days (160 hours) of vacation per year.

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.