Paratransit Driver — Access-A-Ride, Full-Time

Job overview

The Paratransit Driver — Access-A-Ride, Full-Time role is an onsite position in Brooklyn, New York. Starting pay is $26 per hour; the posting also states a $17 training wage and a $39 overtime rate. First Student’s Maggie’s Paratransit provides on-demand, door-to-door transportation for people with disabilities or special needs through NYC Access-A-Ride. The driver safely transports passengers to appointments, errands, and other destinations while assisting with boarding and mobility aids. The role also includes vehicle inspections, cleanliness, compliance with traffic and safety rules, and communication with passengers, staff, and dispatch.

What you'll do

• Transport passengers safely
• supervise boarding and unloading and assist passengers with mobility aids
• conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections
• report mechanical issues and keep the bus clean and sanitary
• follow traffic laws and company safety standards
• communicate with passengers, staff, and dispatch about behavior or delays.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

paratransit driver

access-a-ride

full-time

brooklyn ny

first student

maggie’s paratransit

passenger transportation

door-to-door service

mobility assistance

driver training

$26/hour starting rate

$17 training wage

$39 overtime rate

sign-on bonus offered

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance or coverage options
• 401(k)
• employee assistance program
• guaranteed minimum 40 hours per week
• safety, attendance, and referral bonuses
• additional hours available
• career advancement opportunities.

Why this role

No experience is necessary; professional driver training is provided. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered for CDL holders with a Class C or higher and passenger endorsement, and a $3,000 sign-on bonus is offered for non-CDL holders; conditions apply.

About the employer

First Student is hiring for this role. Industry: Special Needs Transportation. Sector: 48.