Paratransit Driver

Via is hiring a Paratransit Driver in Fort Worth, TX, to operate lift-equipped vehicles for transporting elderly and disabled individuals. Responsibilities include ensuring safety, performing vehicle inspections, and providing excellent customer service. Candidates must have knowledge of the city, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to assist passengers with mobility aids. The position offers a starting salary of $17.00/hour, with benefits including health and dental coverage.
As a Paratransit Driver for Trinity Metro On-Demand by Via, you will drive accessible vans and provide outstanding customer service to riders in the immediate Fort Worth area.

What You'll Do:
• Safely and courteously, operate lift-equipped vehicles to transport elderly and/or persons with disabilities
• Learn the fundamentals of Via operations and related safety procedures
• Perform the routine operation of vehicles, including pre- and post-shift inspections

Who You Are:
• Possess good knowledge of the city
• Conversational proficiency in English
• Able to operate a wheelchair accessible vehicle within standard safety guidelines to ensure public safety
• Able to deal effectively and courteously with all customers and the public
• Must be able to safely push and maneuver more than 400 pounds of weight, such as in assisting passengers in wheelchairs or handling heavy equipment
• Must be comfortable bending down on one knee for extended periods of time to secure wheelchairs and other mobility aids
• Hold a valid driver’s license
• Pass a drug screening, motor vehicle check, and criminal background check
• At least 25 years old
• Able to apply in person at Via’s offices in the Fort Worth area

Compensation and Benefits:
• The candidate’s experience, knowledge, and skills determine the final salary.
• Salary Range:
• Starting at $17.00/hour during training which increases to $18.00/hour.
• Trainer drivers with prior training experience will be paid up to $19.00/hour.
• We are proud to offer a generous and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401K matching, holiday pay, and PTO.

Via is an equal opportunity employer.