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Driver Job Locations US-IL-Chicago ID 2021-1846 Position Type Regular Full-Time Overview If you reside in California, please see our California Applicant Privacy Policy for more information about our data handling practices and your data rights. 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.