Now Hiring Full Time School Van Drivers - Kalamazoo, Michigan!

As a First Student Part Time Paratransit Van Driver you will play a vital role in your community and the lives of the passengers you transport.

Paratransit Van Driver benefits:

• Pay Details: Dependent on experience and qualifications
• Hourly Rate: $17.50
• Training Hourly Rate: $17.50 per hour
• Full and part-time opportunities available
• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurance or coverage options.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan.
• Career Advancement Opportunities: Advance into operational, maintenance, management, and leadership roles in over 540 locations across the U.S. & Canada!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Counseling and support services for personal and work-related issues.
• Community Impact: Be a trusted figure for individuals and families.

You might be a good fit as a Paratransit Van Driver if you:  

• Are at least 21 years old
• Must have chauffeur license (we can offer guidance on how to obtain)
• Are looking for a flexible full or part-time schedule
• Enjoy helping people in the community
• Have a valid driver’s license for at least 3 years

Your day as a Paratransit Van Driver will include:

• Safely transport of community members and neighbors to and from appointments, errands and everything in between.
• Supervise boarding and unloading at stops; assist citizens while entering the vehicle and with mobility aids.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections (brakes, lights, tires, emergency exits).
• Report mechanical issues promptly and keep the bus clean and sanitary.
• Obey all traffic laws and company safety standards.
• Communicate with passengers, staff, and dispatch about behavior or delays.
• Demonstrate leadership and customer service skills.

Paratransit Van Driver Jobs are Perfect For:

• Retirees looking for supplemental income
• Parents seeking work
• Veterans transitioning into civilian roles
• Anyone seeking a second career or flexible job
• Individuals who enjoy working with people
• History driving with ride share companies or taxi services
• Previous experience as a teacher, social worker, classroom assistant, hospitality worker, or customer service or retail associate.

Note: This position is subject to DOT drug testing as a safety-sensitive employee. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason.

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Language Requirement
This role requires English proficiency. Federal, state, and local requirements, including U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, require training, safety communications, company policies, employment documents, and other job-related communications be conducted in English.

First for a reason:

At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.

In the state of Washington, all technician and driving positions, including but not limited to van drivers and any other position requiring employees to drive a company-owned vehicle, are considered safety-sensitive and are therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing, including cannabis.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. First is also committed to providing a drug-free workplace. First will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, and any other fair chance law. Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance Poster is at this link or upon request https://www.phila.gov/media/20210423160847/Fair-Chance-Hiring-law-poster.pdf.