DRIVER

Company: First Transit
Location: East Hartford
Posted on: January 15, 2021

Job Description:

WE'RE BACK AND HIRING!! Have you considered being a Van Driver in your community? Now's your chance! Get PAID to do what you love! Safety is our top priority and all drivers will be provided the necessary protective equipment to perform their job. First Transit Drivers provide transportation within our local communities. Each day our drivers transport individuals who rely on our service to doctors' appointments, work, grocery stores, and much, much more! As Van Driver, you would provide our clients with the freedom and independence of reliable, safe transportation. If you love helping people and driving – come work for us! That is exactly why our drivers say this is the “lots ­of-freedom, life-changing, love-what-you-do” line of work! We are proud to offer these great benefits to our drivers:

• Starting Wage up to $15.35 an hour
• Attractive benefits package, including 401(k) with company contribution, medical, dental and vision
• Paid PTO/Vacation
• Cutting Edge Paid Training
• Year-round work
• Following all safety guidelines for our drivers protection
• Freedom of being out on the open road (No desk work!)
• GPS guidance in all vehicles
• Making a real difference in the lives of the passengers you serve You'll be responsible for:
  • Safely transporting passengers in a safe, courteous, and reliable manner throughout the service area
  • Assisting in the boarding of passengers using wheelchairs or other mobility aids and properly secure wheelchairs and scooters We want you to drive with us if you:
    • Have good verbal communication skills
    • Are at least 21 years old
    • A valid driver's license is required - must possess or have the ability to obtain F, A, or V endorsement
    • CDL with PS, PF, PA or PV also acceptable
    • Have held a valid driver's license for at least 3 years
    • Please note all applicants are subject to drug test, and physical First Transit keeps people moving and communities prospering - That's why we need amazing people like YOU to APPLY NOW! FirstGroup is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. FirstGroup is also committed to providing a drug-free workplace. For candidates applying to positions in San Francisco or Los Angeles California, FirstGroup will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance or Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance.

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