Access-A-Ride Bus Driver

Job description

We are a private bus company located in Brooklyn, NY, who operates paratransit vehicles serving people with disabilities throughout New York City. Drivers transport individuals who rely on our service to doctors’ appointments, work, grocery stores, and much, much more. As a driver you will pick up and drop off passengers throughout the five boroughs in a safe courteous and timely manner.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Ensure safe on-road operations while maintaining on-time pick-ups and drop-offs.
Familiarity with assigned service area.
Awareness of ADA Policies and Procedures and understanding ADA compliance.
Proper operation of all wheelchair lifts.
Collect the prescribed fares and notify paratransit dispatch of any refusal to pay or any other type of issues, fare evasion, or fraud.
Providing information to passengers.
Welcome and help passengers.
Effectively communicate with passengers especially in case of service disruptions.
Perform pre and post trip inspections
Report to the paratransit any problems that may disrupt scheduled service or cause you to fall behind schedule.
Report immediately to dispatch any vehicular accident or passenger incident and follow the incident and accident reporting procedures.
Performs all other duties as assigned.

You Must Have:

License: CDL A, B, or C
Endorsement: Passenger
Clean Driving Record: Three (3) Years
Age Minimum: 21
Must pass a pre employment drug test
Knowledge of Five (5) Boroughs, Bridges, Expressways, Highways, Preferred.

Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule
Paid time off
Shift:

4 hour shift
Day shift
Evening shift
Morning shift
Night shift
Work Days:

Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person