Class B Paratransit Driver Job Job at Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority, Des Moines, IA

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  • Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority
  • Des Moines, IA

Job Description

Class B Paratransit Driver Job

Paratransit is a door-to-door DART service provided for senior citizens and persons with disabilities living in Polk County who are functionally unable to independently use the regular DART service bus. Trips may include medical appointments, the grocery store, and a one-a-month miscellaneous trip. If you're looking to be home every night and to make a positive impact on the community, then DART is for you!

Job Duties:
Pre and Post-trip inspection of vehicle
Promptly pick up and drop off passengers according to a schedule that fits the needs of passengers.
Assist passengers to board and exit the vehicle safely, fastening wheelchairs and other medical or mobility equipment in a secure fashion. Maintain records and trip logs that outline your driving activities

Minimum Training and Experience Requirements:
21 years of age or older
High school diploma/or equivalent
Must be able to obtain a CDL with passenger and airbrake endorsements

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:
Ability to operate assigned equipment in a safe manner
Ability to follow and understand policies and procedures
General knowledge of the Des Moines area, landmarks, etc.
Ability to operate a bus in city traffic
Customer service experience preferred

Schedule: DART's service runs from 7-days a week, from 4:00 am to 12:30 am. Schedules are set each week and you would be provided your schedule, typically, one week in advance. We require our newly hired drivers to have the flexibility to take a shift during our hours of operation. Drivers start out with split shifts, and eventually move to straight 8-hour shifts.
A schedule example- First Run: 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Second Run: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Pay: $13.84 training pay. $15.38 after graduation. $15.89- 91 days post-graduation. 1-year + $17.43 with 2.5% increase every July.

Paid CDL Training with license reimbursement
$2,000 to $3,000 Sign-On Bonus (depending on CDL and endorsement status)
Health Insurance with an option Health Savings Account that DART contributes to annually
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Company Paid Life Insurance
457 (b) Retirement Savings Plan
I.P.E.R.S. Retirement System
Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
4 Paid Floating Holidays
Paid Holidays after 90-days post graduation
40 hours vacation after 1-year with increases every couple years
On-site Wellness Center
Complimentary Buss Pass & discounted family pass
Annual Uniform Allowance
Free Annual Wellness Screenings
B-Cycle Membership
Discounts on travel, personal care, nutrition, home & family, hearing & vision, fitness, apparel & footwear
Opportunity to advance: Our Training Manager, Lead Dispatcher, and Transit Scheduler all started out as Drivers!

How to apply for this Driving Job

Fill out a Gary's Job Board application. That same application can be used to apply to as many jobs as you'd like. Create a Driver's Account.

Person to Contact about this CDL Job: Millie Bretl

Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority Phone Number: 515-283-5008
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Full CDL Job Information

Question

Answer

Company Name

Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority

Class of CDL

Class B

Job Position/Title

Paratransit Driver

Type of Route

Local

# of seats to fill

5

Person to Contact about this Job Profile

Millie Bretl

How to Apply

City

Des Moines

State

IOWA

Minimum Years of Experience Required

< 6 months

Does the driver need to have a Hazardous Materials Endorsement?

No

Does the driver need to have a Tank Endorsement?

No

Does the driver need to have a Doubles/Triples Endorsement?

No

Does the driver need to have a Passenger Endorsement?

Yes

Dui?

3-5 yrs

Traffic tickets allowed in the last 3 years?

> 5

Any at fault accidents allowed in the last 3 years?

Yes

Do you require a company provided DOT physical?

Yes

What does the job pay?

$13.84 training pay. $15.38 after graduation. $15.89- 91 days post-graduation. 1-year + $17.43 with 2.5% increase every July.

Please describe any benefits you offer (Very important so we can help you find the right candidate)

Paid CDL Training with license reimbursement
$2,000 to $3,000 Sign-On Bonus (depending on CDL and endorsement status)
Health Insurance with an option Health Savings Account that DART contributes to annually
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Company Paid Life Insurance
457 (b) Retirement Savings Plan
I.P.E.R.S. Retirement System
Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
4 Paid Floating Holidays
Paid Holidays after 90-days post graduation
40 hours vacation after 1-year with increases every couple years
On-site Wellness Center
Complimentary Buss Pass & discounted family pass
Annual Uniform Allowance
Free Annual Wellness Screenings
B-Cycle Membership
Discounts on travel, personal care, nutrition, home & family, hearing & vision, fitness, apparel & footwear
Opportunity to advance: Our Training Manager, Lead Dispatcher, and Transit Scheduler all started out as Drivers!

Please describe the job in detail

Paratransit is a door-to-door DART service provided for senior citizens and persons with disabilities living in Polk County who are functionally unable to independently use the regular DART service bus. Trips may include medical appointments, the grocery store, and a one-a-month miscellaneous trip. If you're looking to be home every night and to make a positive impact on the community, then DART is for you!

Job Duties:
Pre and Post-trip inspection of vehicle
Promptly pick up and drop off passengers according to a schedule that fits the needs of passengers.
Assist passengers to board and exit the vehicle safely, fastening wheelchairs and other medical or mobility equipment in a secure fashion. Maintain records and trip logs that outline your driving activities

Minimum Training and Experience Requirements:
21 years of age or older
High school diploma/or equivalent
Must be able to obtain a CDL with passenger and airbrake endorsements

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:
Ability to operate assigned equipment in a safe manner
Ability to follow and understand policies and procedures
General knowledge of the Des Moines area, landmarks, etc.
Ability to operate a bus in city traffic
Customer service experience preferred

Schedule: DART's service runs from 7-days a week, from 4:00 am to 12:30 am. Schedules are set each week and you would be provided your schedule, typically, one week in advance. We require our newly hired drivers to have the flexibility to take a shift during our hours of operation. Drivers start out with split shifts, and eventually move to straight 8-hour shifts.
A schedule example- First Run: 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Second Run: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

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Job Tags

Holiday work, Temporary work, Relocation bonus, Shift work, Night shift,

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