Paratransit Van Operator (driver)
Job Summary
Spokane Transit is recruiting for Paratransit Van Operators to start in our Thursday, June 2, 2022 training class. As a Van Operator you will be responsible for providing door-to-door transportation services for the elderly and people with disabilities. You will efficiently and safely transport customers to their proper destinations in a courteous, safe and timely manner. In doing so, you will create, promote, and maintain relationships with customers and fellow employees while providing an important service to your community.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Service Oriented
- Respectful
- Safe
- Customer Oriented
- Punctual
- Courteous
Our Benefits
In addition to the career opportunity, a competitive salary, and the areas’ recreational activities, we offer an excellent benefits package that includes:
- COMPETITIVE SALARY AND GREAT BENEFITS!
- Paid training to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
- Training Wage of $16.57/hr – ($18.45/hr after successfully completing training)
- Annual pay step increases up to top step (Currently $25.49/hr)
- Robust medical plans with affordable monthly premiums
- Dental plan with affordable monthly premiums
- WA State Public Employee’s Retirement System (PERS) defined benefit plan
- Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) employer contribution of $25/month
- Basic life and long-term disability insurance
- Competitive vacation & sick leave
- Free bus passes for employee and dependents
- Onsite workout facility
- Cell phone carrier discount
- Gym membership discount
Education and Experience
- Excellent customer service skills
- A valid driver’s license (min. 5 years)
- Good driving record for the last 3 years
- Strong work ethic and desire to serve others
- Experience with the elderly and people with disabilities
- Ability to pass an FTA drug screen and a DOT physical
- Ability to safely operate a vehicle under varying traffic conditions
- Able to obtain a CDL Class C Learner’s permit or license with passenger endorsement
Interested in Applying?
Qualified individuals please include a cover letter, and resume with your completed online application.
This position closes 04/15/2022.
Spokane Transit is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of age, disability, ethnicity/race, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or veteran status.