Paratransit Van Operator (driver)
Job Summary
Spokane Transit is recruiting for Paratransit Van Operators to start in our next 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:
Paid training to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
Training wage of $17.82/hour
Wage range of $19.86/hour – $27.43/hour
Up to $3,000 in sign-on bonuses available
· PPO Medical Plans (Vision coverage included)
Premera Blue Cross – Your Choice 250 Heritage Plus Plan
HMO Medical Plans (Vision coverage included)
Kaiser Permanente Medical Core Plan
Kaiser Permanente Medical Core Buy-Up Plan
Delta Dental PPO Plan
WA State Public Employee’s Retirement System (PERS)
PERS 2 or PERS 3
Deferred Compensation/457 plan
· Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) employer contribution of $25/month
· Employer Paid Basic life ($25,000), AD&D ($5,000) and long-term disability insurance
Pet Insurance
Vacation Accrual Schedule (paid)
1 year of continuous service – 40 hours
2-4 years of continuous service – 80 hours
5-9 years of continuous service – 120 hours
10-15 years of continuous service – 160 hours
16-24 years of continuous service – 200 hours
25+ years of continuous service – 240 hours
· Sick Leave Full-time employees – 96 hours per year maximum Part-time Employees 72 hours maximum
0462 hours earned per hour in paid status
7 Paid Holidays
3 Floating Holidays and 1 birthday floater
Free bus passes for employee and dependents
· Onsite workout facility
· KEPRO Employee Assistance Program
$500 for new hire uniforms
$25-$40 per month uniform allowance
https://www.spokanetransit.com/about-sta/employment/for-sta-employees/
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 can apply using the link below. Please include a cover letter and resume with your completed online application. If you have any questions you can email David Cooper, HR Specialist, at [email protected]
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.