Paratransit Van Operator (Driver)
Job Summary
Spokane Transit is recruiting for Paratransit Van Operators to start in our next training class on July 16, 2024. 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 $18.23/hour
- Standard Wage range of $20.31/hour – $28.05/hour
- 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
- Acentra Employee Assistance Program
- $500 for new hire uniforms
- $25-$40 per month uniform allowance
- For more detailed information on benefits click here
Examples of Duties
- Follows company policies and procedures as it relates to Paratransit van service.
- Provides safe, comfortable and reliable transportation to persons of disability; promotes positive
customer relations; and maintains a clean, neat appearance and pleasant disposition. - Greets customers in a friendly, courteous manner.
- Supervises the conduct of individuals accepted as customers while riding in the vehicle
and/or, when present, at STA designated boarding and departure locations. - Observes uniform regulations and/or other rules, policies and regulations as outlined by
Spokane Transit. - Provides escort assistance to customers and carries groceries to/from the van.
- Operates onboard mobile data computer to accurately record and edit trip related data.
- Communicates with the Paratransit Department concerning equipment; operational or customer
problems; or accidents, by using a two-way radio or completing appropriate written reports. - Monitors two-way radio calls, reporting conditions such as accidents, customer incidents,
mechanical malfunctions, delays in service and traffic problems. - Completes accident or incident reports; on-the-job injury claims; surveys; van operator
reports and other required written materials in a timely manner.
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. In order to receive consideration, please include a Resume with your completed online application. If you have any questions, you can email David Cooper, HR Specialist, at [email protected]. This position is open until 6/30/2024.
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.