Paratransit Bus Operator Full-Time (Non-CDL) 11-25 BD

divh2Paratransit Bus Operator (Non-CDL)/h2pThe A National brand has been in the transportation arena for more than 35 years! And we have a long history of providing safe and reliable transportation services to individuals all across the country./ph3Location: Hapeville, GA/h3h3Employment Type: Full-Time/h3h3Department: Operations / Transportation/h3pPosition Summary: Paratransit Bus Operators are responsible for providing safe, reliable, and professional transportation services to passengers with disabilities and other eligible riders. This is a safety-sensitive role operating in a 24/7 environment. Operators must demonstrate strong defensive driving skills, professionalism, and strict adherence to safety, attendance, and compliance standards. This role is ideal for individuals who are dependable, structured, safety-focused, and able to work in a highly regulated transportation environment. Candidates seeking flexible or limited schedules should not apply./ppKey Responsibilities:/pulliSafely transport passengers according to assigned routes and manifests/liliProvide respectful boarding, securement, and de-boarding assistance, including mobility devices (wheelchairs, walkers, etc.)/liliOperate vehicles in compliance with DOT, ADA, company, and traffic regulations/liliComplete required pre-trip and post-trip inspections and report defects immediately/liliMaintain communication with dispatch/control center/liliAccurately complete trip documentation/liliRespond professionally to service disruptions, delays, or passenger concerns/liliMaintain a clean, safe, and professional vehicle environment/liliDemonstrate defensive driving techniques at all times/liliUphold a professional appearance and customer-focused demeanor throughout each shift/li/ulpMinimum Qualifications (Non-Negotiable):/pulliMust be at least 21 years of age/liliMust possess and maintain a valid Georgia drivers license/liliMust have been a licensed driver for a minimum of three (3) consecutive years/liliNo drivers license suspensions or serious violations within the past three (3) years/liliMust pass a criminal background check, DOT physical, and drug and alcohol screening/liliMust be able to speak, read, and understand English proficiently/liliMust maintain a valid DOT medical card throughout employment/li/ulpProfessional Driving Experience Requirement:/pulliMust have a minimum of 23 years of verifiable professional driving experience/liliExperience must be in a structured work environment (paratransit, shuttle, bus, medical transport, school transportation, commercial fleet, or similar)/liliRideshare (Uber/Lyft), food delivery, or app-based driving alone does not meet this requirement unless supplemented with verifiable structured driving employment/liliAll driving experience must be verifiable through prior employers/li/ulpResume Employment Verification Requirement:/pulliApplicants must submit a current and fully updated resume/liliResume must include complete employment history with company names, position titles, and month/year dates of employment/liliIncomplete, outdated, or unverifiable resumes may delay or impact consideration/liliCompensation placement is determined based on verified experience, performance, and attendance/li/ulpAvailability Requirements (Critical):/pulliMust be fully available and flexible to work ALL shifts/liliStart times may occur anytime between 3:00 AM and 4:00 PM/liliOperations run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week/liliNo fixed schedule is guaranteed/liliCandidates with limited availability or fixed scheduling needs should not apply/li/ulpTraining Commitment Requirement:/pulliNew Hire Training is approximately 3 weeks and is mandatory/liliFull attendance during training is required/liliAbsences during training are not permitted except for pre-approved, documented emergencies/liliDocumentation may be required for any absence/liliFailure to meet training attendance standards may result in disqualification or termination/li/ulpAttendance Reliability Standards:/pulliThis is a safety-sensitive role requiring consistent and dependable attendance/liliOperators must report to assigned shifts on time and as scheduled/liliPersonal reasons without documentation will not be considered excused absences/liliAttendance patterns that negatively impact operations may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination/li/ulpCompensation Training Pay: $16.00 per hour Post-Training Pay: $17.00 $20.00 per hour based on verified professional driving experience, performance, and attendance/ppBenefits:/pulliHealth Insurance/liliDental Insurance/liliVision Insurance/liliPaid Time Off (after one year of employment)/li/ulpImportant Candidate Notice: This position requires strict adherence to safety, attendance, and compliance standards. Applicants unable to meet licensing, screening, availability, or training requirements will not be eligible for employment./p/div