Driver - MTA Mobility

Job Description

We are looking for a MTA Mobility Para-Transit Driver to join our team! You will be responsible for driving company vehicles in a safe, courteous, and reliable manner throughout the contracted service area within a daily assigned time schedule.

Responsibilities:

Provides safe, reliable and efficient transportation

Maintains a strong attendance record

Performs pre/post trip vehicle inspections required

Possess a functional knowledge of the demographics of the service area

Stops at designated points to load and/or unload passengers

May assist in the boarding of passengers using wheelchairs or other mobility aids

Completes and submits written reports concerning passengers and all accidents

Assumes any and all other duties assigned

Qualifications:

Previous minimum 1 year professional driving experience

Posses or ability to obtain an updated certified driving record

Ability to handle physical workload; push/pull tension of at least 50 pounds

Ability to work under stress

Ability to work early morning hours, day shift and weekend days

Ability to verbally communicate with passengers and dispatchers including use of a 2-way radio

Subject to wet, cold, and/or hot environmental conditions

Subject to vehicle noise and vibration while operating transit vehicle

Must be able to work without direct supervision

Must read and understand street signs, route sheets and maps

Must meet DOT requirements

Full-time