Paratransit Bus Operator (Non-CDL)

Job overview

The Paratransit Bus Operator (Non-CDL) role is onsite in Hapeville, GA, with the listing location in Atlanta, GA. Training pay is $16.00 per hour; post-training pay is $17.00–$20.00 per hour based on verified professional driving experience, performance, and attendance. The Operations / Transportation department provides transportation for passengers with disabilities and other eligible riders. The operator safely transports passengers on assigned routes, assists with boarding and mobility-device securement, and follows applicable safety and service requirements. The role also supports reliable operations through vehicle inspections, dispatch communication, accurate trip records, and professional responses to service issues.

What you'll do

• Transport passengers according to assigned routes and manifests
• assist with boarding, securement, and de-boarding, including mobility devices
• comply with DOT, ADA, company, and traffic regulations
• complete vehicle inspections and report defects
• communicate with dispatch
• complete trip documentation
• respond professionally to delays and passenger concerns
• maintain a clean and safe vehicle
• use defensive driving techniques.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

paratransit bus operator

non-cdl

passenger transportation

accessible transportation

defensive driving

dot compliance

ada compliance

atlanta ga

hapeville ga

a national transit

full-time

$17–$20/hour post-training

all-shift availability

24/7 operations

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• paid time off after one year of employment.

Why this role

Requires availability for all shifts in a 24/7 operation, with start times between 3:00 AM and 4:00 PM; mandatory new-hire training is approximately three weeks. Requires a valid Georgia driver’s license, at least three consecutive years licensed, a valid DOT medical card, and two to three years of verifiable professional driving experience.

About the employer

A National Transit is hiring for this role. Industry: Special Needs Transportation. Sector: 48.